Webinar — Ask an expert: Tools and resources for adapting to a changing climate
Presented by the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
12:00–1:30 p.m. EST
From extreme weather events to invasive species, like the Emerald Ash Borer, Canadian municipalities face significant impacts from a changing climate. Communities need to consider long-term climate changes in municipal plans and infrastructure investments, but some municipalities are only beginning this process, according to research from the National Municipal Adaptation Project. To close this gap, federal, provincial and municipal groups have collaborated to build an Adaptation Library that connects communities with the resources they need.
This webinar highlights research findings and available resources, and offers a question-and-answer-style discussion with leading experts who are developing tools to help Canadian communities prepare for a changing climate. Bring your questions, learn about new tools and build connections to support initiatives in your community.
- Devin Causley, Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Ask me about: Challenges to addressing climate impacts and key resources to help kick-start municipal initiatives.
- Dan Sandlink, Institute of Catastrophic Loss Reduction
Ask me about: Resources to respond to urban flooding and examples of municipal actions.
- David Lapp, Engineers Canada
Ask me about: Assessing climate-related risks to infrastructure.
- Ewa Jackson, ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability
Ask me about: How Canadian communities are working to adapt and how to engage decision makers.
- Michael Sullivan, Canadian Institute of Planners
Ask me about: Public engagement in helping communities adapt to challenges such as extreme weather events.
- Planning for a Changing Climate Engaging Planners towards Action — Mike Sullivan
- Are you ready for the new normal? Be prepared. Be resilient. — Ewa Jackson
- Ask An Expert: Tools And Resources For Adapting To A Changing Climate — Devin Causley
- Engineering Vulnerability and Risk Assessment of Public Infrastructure to Adapt to our Changing Climate: The PIEVC Engineering Protocol — David Lapp
- ICLR — Dan Sandink