Adaptation in Action coaching

Are you looking to enhance your municipality's climate adaptation efforts? If you’ve applied for Adaptation in Action funding through the Green Municipal Fund’s Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation initiative, you can benefit from free coaching from climate adaptation experts focused on municipal project development and implementation.

What are coaching services?

Adaptation in Action coaching will empower municipalities with expert guidance, ensuring your climate adaptation projects are effective, equitable and resilient. Tailored coaching is available to help you navigate the complexities of climate adaptation implementation with the latest information and consideration, ensuring your projects are successful and inclusive.

Municipalities of all sizes can access free expert guidance focused on developing your knowledge on the following areas:

• Equity

  • Indigenous Engagement and Reconciliation
  • Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (AREI)
  • Inclusive Engagement and Community Collaboration

• Management

  •  Project Management, including resource optimization and financial planning

• Technical

  •  Nature-Positive Solutions

Our coaching services aim to deliver up to 10 hours of personalized coaching sessions per participant, tailored to help you navigate and succeed in your climate adaptation projects. 

Benefits of these services:

• Tailored, on-demand expert support  

  • Our coaching services are designed to maximize the impact of your climate adaptation projects by providing personalized support tailored to your community's specific needs. Our goal is to ensure that your projects are effective, equitable, and resilient.

• Expertise you can trust

  • Our coaches are seasoned professionals with extensive experience in key areas of climate adaptation. They bring a deep understanding of the unique challenges municipalities face and are fully equipped to guide you through them.

• Free of charge

  • These services are offered at no cost to participating municipalities. Our priority is to ensure you have access to the resources you need to make a lasting impact.

Who are the coaches?

Our coaches are experts in their respective fields, bringing a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to your project. 

Who is eligible for coaching? 

Our coaching services are available to municipal applicants of LLCA Adaptation in Action funding, regardless of if your community is awarded funding or not.

How to access these services?

Step 1: Submit your application for Adaptation in Action funding

GMF will select up to 100 municipalities to be eligible for the coaching services, regardless of whether your Adaptation in Action application was successful. To express your interest and provide insights on your needs and project, you'll fill out an online form. This form serves a dual purpose: it signals your interest in coaching services and helps us understand your project’s specific needs.

Step 2: Develop a tailored coaching plan

Based on the needs identified in your project, FCM staff will collaborate with you to co-create a tailored coaching plan. This personalized learning journey may involve one or more coaches, depending on your specific context and needs. The goal is to empower you to bring your project to fruition with the support and expertise you require.

Step 3: Begin your coaching sessions

Your coaching sessions will be scheduled at your convenience, ensuring that you get the support you need when you need it. Sessions will be conducted virtually, providing flexibility for your team.

Step 4: Implement and succeed

With the guidance of your coaches, you’ll be better equipped to implement your project successfully, overcoming challenges and achieving your climate adaptation goals. Throughout your coaching experience and at the end of the coaching sessions, we will seek your feedback to ensure that the experience was valuable and to help us improve our services for future participants.

Cost

Completely Free

The Adaptation in Action Coaching Services are provided at no cost to participating municipalities. Our mission is to empower you to take meaningful climate action without financial barriers.

Time frame

Coaching sessions will be offered between January 2025 and March 2026.