What is Community Engagement (1)

Community engagement is an approach in which communities foster trust, increase collaboration, communication and involvement. This approach is based on principles that respect the right of all community members to be informed, involved and empowered.

Community engagement can empower collective decision making and gives people the opportunity to work towards and communicate their goals and vision for the future.

Community engagement takes into account the broad range of views and perspectives across the community to establish a shared vision and common purpose. This fosters a shared ambition between community members, and encourages individuals to act together to achieve their common goals.

Creating the right environment, in which everyone is able and confident to contribute effectively to the shared team goal is essential for good community engagement.

Importantly, community engagement recognises the need for adaptability to meet complex and ever-changing needs. The shared community ability to adapt to a rapidly changing climate and the challenges of a shifting environment will become increasingly valuable in coming years.
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