Quick EscapeYWCA Hamilton The Sustainable, Resilient Communities Initiative
A Sustainable, Resilient Hamilton — Together
The Sustainable, Resilient Communities Initiative (SRCI) is supported by the Government of Canada’s Sustainable Development Goals Program and led by YWCA Hamilton in collaboration with Refuge: Hamilton Centre for Newcomer Health, Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, Solidarity Place Worker Education Centre, Environment Hamilton, and Sisters in Sync. The SRCI drives public education and community awareness for civic engagement and action around municipal priorities, process and planning. Local government decisions impact our daily lives and residents can take an active role to advance progress in their communities.
Rooted in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), SRCI initiative builds local resilience by using the SDGs as a global framework to help residents make connections between these goals, local issues, and municipal priorities. This project will support individuals and communities in mobilizing collective action for a more equitable and sustainable Hamilton.
How can Hamilton advance the SDGs and localize them?
This initiative not only raises awareness of equity budgeting and how impact our lives – it also connects local action to global goals.
Cities are uniquely positioned to drive progress on the SDGs because of their direct connection to everyday life. SDGs provide a blueprint for tracking progress on complex, interrelated challenges, making them particularly relevant for cities, local actors and communities seeking to achieve inclusive, sustainable, and equitable change.
We are focusing our work on nine key SDGs aligned with current Hamilton Council’s Priorities.
Accelerate Our Response to Climate Change
Linked SDGs:
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities (safe, inclusive, and resilient communities)
SDG 13: Climate Action (reduce emissions and adapt to climate impacts)
Promote Growth in Key Economic Sectors
Linked SDGs:
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth (access to good jobs, fair pay, and opportunity)
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (support sustainable industries and local business
Involve Diverse Voices in Decision-Making & Problem Solving
Linked SDGs:
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions (inclusive and responsive decision making)
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals (collaboration across communities and sectors)
A Community-Led Approach to City Building
We’re inviting Hamilton residents, community groups, and city leaders to:
- Learn about the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
- Learn about the City’s Strategic Plan and Priorities
- Build momentum through the next municipal election
- Participate in a Community Survey
How Can I Participate
Join our community gatherings, workshops, and learning events.
Fill out our Community Survey to share how the global goals and City’s priorities are showing up in your life.
Let’s Build a Sustainable, Resilient Hamilton, Together.
Sustainable, Resilient Communities is a collaborative initiative led by YWCA Hamilton and funded by the Government of Canada’s Sustainable Development Goals Program.
For more information please contact:
Muska Frackowiak
MFrackowiak@ywcahamilton.org
YWCA Hamilton supports the Sustainable Development Goals
We acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada’s Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program.
