Accelerate Neighborhood Climate Action

Redlands residents at the forefront of addressing local impacts of climate change make up the organization Accelerate Neighborhood Climate Action (ANCA). The Redlands-based nonprofit is dedicated to educating and empowering neighbors to work together towards local climate resilience and adaptation.

Founded in 2017 in Denver, Colorado, and established in Redlands in 2022, ANCA's goals are to reduce carbon emissions, increase readiness for climate impacts and ensure environmental justice.

ANCA Redlands founder, Linda Hamilton explains the urgency behind the group's work.

"There is no question that we will go through extremely hard times even if we miraculously manage to abolish fossil fuels," said Hamilton. That's why ANCA is proposing things like disaster preparedness, localized and accessible healthcare, and sustainable local food systems.

ANCA anticipates that to accomplish their vision, it will take everyone from city leaders down to neighborhood groups.

"By working on a common vision, we will get to know our neighbors better, strengthen our networks, and learn new ways to live as we face difficult challenges in the years to come," said Hamilton.

ANCA's vision for climate resilience is centered around 10 actions that will help to reduce carbon emissions, increase readiness to meet the challenges of a changing climate, and help to ensure environmental justice, these include:

local sustainable food system
cooler homes and neighborhoods
low carbon transportation system
sustained water conservation
protection of biodiversity
disaster preparedness at the neighborhood level
localized economy
zero waste community
localized and accessible healthcare
energy-efficient homes and businesses

You can learn more about these key areas here.

Accelerate Neighborhood Climate Action (ANCA) was recognized with the Mayor's Award at the 2023 annual State of the City event. The organization has been praised for its efforts in developing and promoting a local vision aimed at preparing Redlands for the present and future impacts of climate change.

Get involved

ANCA engages the community to address major climate impacts through monthly educational workshops.

The nonprofit also mobilizes individuals and neighborhoods through Climate Action Forums. You can read about their first neighborhood climate meeting here.

In addition to monthly workshops and neighborhood forums, ANCA spearheads the annual Earth Day event, A Day of Climate Action. Those interested in participating in the 2024 event can sign up here.

Other ways to support ANCA:

If you'd like to get involved and volunteer with ANCA learn more here.
If you would like to contribute financially, you can click on the following link to make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal: Donate to ANCA Redlands