Motives for collective climate action – Community work promoting community climate commons

Abstract

Based on a systematic literature review, this article explores motives for participation in Community Climate Commons and how community work can promote their participation and mobilization. Four motives – social, ecological, economic, political – were identified and related to a community and ecosocial work framework. Motives were driven by community efforts to protect livelihoods, preserve social identity, strengthen democratic engagement, and address climate threats. Community Climate Commons thus function as arenas for participation, collective empowerment and mobilization, linking community well-being with ecosocial sustainability. The study contributes to social work research and practice by deepening understanding of civic community-based climate action.