When it comes to climate action, Georgians are ready to lead. That’s why Drawdown Georgia is proud to introduce How to Take Climate Action in Your Community, a fresh, practical toolkit that empowers Georgia’s climate community with the steps, strategies, and inspiration to scale solutions where they live.

This toolkit was written by Maurice Carter of Sustainable Newton, a volunteer-driven nonprofit based in Newton County. Sustainable Newton’s mission is to drive solutions-oriented local responses to climate change by building awareness, engaging residents, and enabling collaborative action in homes, businesses, and local governments.

At a time when local action has never been more important or more rewarding, this toolkit offers actionable advice for building momentum around climate solutions that work for Georgia. Whether you’re starting a new group, strengthening an existing effort, or simply looking for ways to get more involved, the guide is packed with resources to help you make a difference.

What You’ll Find Inside our Newest Climate Action Toolkit

The How to Take Climate Action in Your Community toolkit is more than just a resource—it’s a roadmap for bringing climate solutions home. Inside, you’ll discover:

• Conversation Starters: Why talking about climate is the single most important action you can take, and how to connect with friends, neighbors, and family around shared concerns and solutions.

• Steps to Organize Locally: How to form or join a climate action group, host events, collaborate with allies, and build a movement rooted in your community.

• Engaging Local Government: Tips on working with elected officials and city staff, finding champions, and making the case for local policies that support clean energy, waste reduction, and more.

• Funding Pathways: Practical advice for partnering with local governments, nonprofits, and even corporations to secure grants and sponsorships for climate projects.

• Stories for Inspiration: Examples of Georgia faith communities, nonprofits, and other community organizations who are already leading the way in recycling, clean energy, climate-smart agriculture, and beyond.

Why This Climate Action Toolkit Matters

The truth is, most Georgians already support climate solutions. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of people in our state back policies like renewable energy and clean transportation. What’s missing is conversation, connection, and the confidence to act together.

This toolkit is designed to bridge that gap, helping you start small, grow momentum, and scale solutions in the places that matter most: your neighborhoods, congregations, schools, and local governments. By pairing your knowledge of your community with proven solutions and resources, you can unlock powerful change.

Maurice Carter and Sustainable Newton bring lived experience to this work—not just as climate thinkers, but as doers. Their efforts in Newton County give this toolkit weight: every section grew from navigating real conversations, partnerships, pushback, and success stories.

By combining that local wisdom with Drawdown Georgia’s statewide modeling and frameworks, How to Take Climate Action in Your Community offers a path forward for communities everywhere in Georgia to turn climate ambition into tangible change.

Ready to Get Started?

If you’ve ever wondered, “What can I do?”, this is your answer. The How to Take Climate Action in Your Community toolkit provides the knowledge, tools, and inspiration to build a healthier, more resilient Georgia while cutting carbon emissions. Check out our new toolkit now to get started.