Greater Victoria NatureHood is a collaborative effort that brings together non-profit, public and private organizations to connect residents with nearby nature, with a particular focus on youth, families, and equity-deserving groups. The collaborative encourages people to experience, protect and restore nature throughout the Greater Victoria region.

The Ocean Conservation Education & Action Network: South Vancouver Island brings local non-profit organizations together to increase access to marine education and strengthen ocean literacy throughout Greater Victoria.

The Craigflower Creek Coalition works to protect and restore the Craigflower Creek watershed and its populations of coho salmon and coastal cutthroat trout. Its work combines science-based monitoring, ecological restoration and community engagement.

The Gorge Waterway Initiative (GWI) is a collaborative, community-driven group of non-profit and public organizations working to protect and enhance the natural and cultural features of the Gorge Waterway, Portage Inlet and surrounding watersheds.

The BC Climate Emergency Campaign (BCCEC) brings together civil society organizations working collaboratively to increase the ambition of climate policy and action in British Columbia.

The West Coast Climate Action Network (WE-CAN) connects climate organizations and initiatives from across British Columbia. The network helps its members share resources and strengthen collective climate action.

The South Island Climate Action Network (SI-CAN) is a network of climate advocacy organizations on southern Vancouver Island that shares information and works toward effective climate action.

Esquimalt Climate Organizers (ECO) works to engage and support Esquimalt residents and Town Council in local climate action and community climate preparedness.

A Subcommittee of the Greater Victoria NatureHood is beginning the process to nominate Greater Victoria as a UNESCO Biosphere Region under the Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB). Biosphere Regions bring together three complementary functions: learning places for sustainable development; supporting science and education; and building economic development that is socio-culturally-environmentally sustainable.