Community Engagement in Bloomington encompasses the broad spectrum of activities through which residents and businesses can actively participate in local climate action and sustainability efforts. This sector's scope includes everything from attending informational workshops and educational events, such as the City’s annual Earth Day celebration, to more active roles like participating in the citizen-led Commission on Sustainability.

Community engagement is critical in the context of local sustainability initiatives because it ensures stakeholder involvement, bringing diverse perspectives and voices to the forefront of climate action discussions. Such engagement is pivotal for shaping effective and inclusive policies that integrate the community's needs and aspirations into its local climate action planning and implementation work.