Description:

This is a vital time for communities and the people who live and work in them to become more involved in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving a healthier environment. Climate Change poses a huge threat to the future, and the future is now.

Harmony Foundation published the highly acclaimed Community Action Workshop Manual and companion series of Profiles for Community Action to support community efforts to achieve socially and environmentally sound development. Of special importance at this time is Climate Change: a Profile for Community Action, a comprehensive, 72-page guide which includes a clear, readable and comprehensive overview on climate change, inspiring examples of successful initiatives in other communities and many other valuable resources.

Author's Bio:

MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD is Founder and Executive Director of Harmony Foundation of Canada and Chair of Programs for Earth Council Alliance. He has been widely recognized for his pioneering work in environmental education and building bridges between business, government and community interests. He received UNEP's Global 500 Award in 1992 at the Earth Summit, The prestigious Commonwealth Foundation in 1994 and The Ethics in Action Lifetime Achievement Award (1998). He is the author and/or contributing editor of 18 books, numerous periodicals and reports on environment and development. He has considerable experience and training in adult education, wildlife ecology, sustainable community development and ecological agriculture.