Climate Action Week Event Host Information

2023 Event Details

The City invites community organizations, governments, businesses, academic institutions, arts/music organizations, individuals and other interest groups within Whatcom County to host an event during Climate Action Week 2023, September 22-30. Community engagement through events such as panel discussions, workshops, concerts, exhibitions and more is essential to continuing to build awareness and further our community’s commitment to climate action. We hope to build upon the success of the past Climate Action Week events that have engaged more than 1,000 community members annually.

This year, we encourage hosts to align their events with the 2023 theme of Leading with Collaborative Solutions by considering ways their event can promote collaboration and information sharing, highlight existing partnerships, or form new ones. This could look like providing opportunities for event participants to network, sharing climate solutions or stories from other communities, or co-hosting your event with other organizations. Learn more about the theme in the drop-down menu below.

Approved Climate Action Week events are posted on the City’s webpa​ge​ and calendar​ and receive additional promotional support​​ if submitted by Friday, August 25. Events can be registered as late as September 22. This week is an opportunity to showcase all the work that is already happening in our community as well as generate new interests and reach diverse audiences.​​​​​​​​​ ​Please sign up for our climate action email updates to stay updated on changes.

Individuals or organizations who would like to host an event must complete a free online event registration form.

Important Dates

  • August 25: Deadline to register events to be included in promotional materials
  • September 22: Deadline to register events for Climate Action Week
  • September 22-30: Climate Action Week dates
  • September 30: City’s Climate Action Week Closing Event

Events can be registered as late as September 22. However, to ensure your event is included in promotional materials, the registration deadline is Friday, August 25. You may submit an incomplete registration form by this deadline if needed, but you must at least include the following details in your submission: the date, time, location, title, and a brief description of your event. You can submit additional details after the registration deadline if needed. When filling out your registration form, you can use the “save” button to save your work to return to later. Once the form is submitted, you will be emailed a link that will allow you to return to the form to make changes if needed as well.

Approved 2023 events are added to the Climate Action Week Event Calendar shortly after we receive registration forms from event hosts. The sooner we are provided with the basic details of your event (time, date, location, title, description), the sooner we can add the event to our webpage.

The 2023 Climate Action Week theme is Leading with Collaborative Solutions.

We can make the greatest impact when we work together, whether by partnering on projects and events locally or sharing knowledge and inspiration with communities across the world. The most meaningful climate change solutions result from collaborating with and learning from one another.

This year, we encourage event hosts to consider ways that their events can promote collaboration and information sharing, highlight existing partnerships, or form new ones. This could look like providing opportunities for event participants to network, sharing climate solutions or stories from other communities, or co-hosting your event with other organizations. Contact us at all-in@cob.org if you’d like to learn about any event hosts looking for a sponsor or partnership for their event. 

Hosting an event is free! Once your event is approved, it will be added to the event webpage and the City’s event calendar, in addition to any cross-promotion your organization may plan. Your event will also be promoted with print and digital advertising by the City at no cost to you.

The promotion for Climate Action Week 2023 will be similar to past years, including:

  • City of Bellingham website
  • Social media posts and ads
  • Press release 
  • E-newsletters and targeted emails
  • Paid advertising in local newspapers
  • PSAs on local radio stations
  • Printed flyers posted around Bellingham and sent electronically to various groups
  • Onine event calendars
  • And more!

Event hosts are responsible for organizing all necessary logistics for their own events, including but not limited to:

  • Obtaining any necessary permits, if applicable (please note that there are often fees and other requirements associated with obtaining permits)
  • Securing and paying for event venues
  • Providing traffic control, if necessary
  • Ensuring event accessibility (ADA and language accommodations, if possible)

Typically the only support that the Climate Action Week staff can provide is promotional support and advice. We recommend partnering with community organizations and businesses, or finding sponsors, to help reduce the costs and effort required to host an event. Please contact us at all-in@cob.org if you are looking to partner with a community organization or business as we may be able to suggest ideas or connect you with other groups.

Event Inspiration

Looking for inspiration for your event? View events from past ALL IN for Climate Action Weeks.

Facility and Equipment Rentals

Below is a non-comprehensive list of public facility rentals available in the Bellingham area. Please note that many of these rentals require a fee and some require proof of insurance. Please contact all-in@cob.org if you plan to reserve City of Bellingham or Port of Bellingham facilities or equipment for a Climate Action Week event to see if we can assist you.

Additionally, you can also check with local businesses or organizations with a physical space to see if they’d be interested in partnering on your event and could provide a space.

More Information

Contact Information

For questions about Climate Action Week, please contact all-in@cob.org.