Coalition and Network Building
To build truly impactful climate solutions, we must work together across organizations and communities. Coalition and network building allows SGA to amplify our own impact, as well as that of our partners.
Community Coalitions for Change
SGA helps bring communities together to find equitable climate solutions, creating a regional sustainability ecosystem that prioritizes care for both people and the planet.
Through webinars, forums, conferences, and other events, SGA creates opportunities for community leaders to learn from each other and share best practices.
Public institutions such as schools, park districts, and libraries are key sites for impactful sustainability projects that help communities achieve climate goals. SGA catalyzes connections between these institutions both within and across municipalities, fostering collaborations that increase impact.
SGA serves as a hub of expertise and resources for businesses, nonprofits, municipal governments, and public institutions. We support our stakeholders not only with our own internal expertise, but also by connecting them with other organizations that can help achieve their climate and sustainability goals.
Creating Connections for a Sustainable Future
Building connections and networks between communities, civic leaders, and climate advocates is at the heart of what we do, because we’re so much more powerful and effective when we work together.
Programs
Farm to School
SGA’s Farm to School program connects farmers, buyers, food service directors, schools, and other stakeholders to help build a thriving and sustainable local food system.
Food Waste Reduction and Composting
SGA’s Food Waste Reduction & Composting program brings together advocates from around Chicagoland to reduce food waste and increase food security.
Solar
SGA partners with solar companies, municipalities, and other stakeholders to bring onsite and community solar projects to communities, driving local clean energy development.
Collaborations
Cross Community Climate Collaborative
C4 is an award-winning collaboration of Chicago area suburban communities working together to drive large-scale, equitable climate and sustainability projects.
GreenTown
GreenTown conferences bring together community stakeholders, civic leaders, and passionate citizens to catalyze climate solutions.
PlanItGreen
PlanItGreen is a collaboration of Oak Park and River Forest area institutions working together to implement local sustainability and clean energy projects.
Building Connections - Together
Partners play a key role in our ability to build impactful coalitions and networks by extending the reach and impact of our sustainability programs.
