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Multidisciplinary team led by Indiana University professor Elinor Ostrom to conduct research on impacts of climate change on water
By on September 23rd, 2011

Multidisciplinary team led by Indiana University professor Elinor Ostrom to conduct research on impacts of climate change on water

Elinor Ostrom, Distinguished Professor of political science at Indiana University (IU) Bloomington and the 2009 Nobel Prize Laureate in economic sciences, is the principal investigator in a three-year project to study the impact of climate change on water resources and the ability of governance systems to adapt to the resulting challenges. “Much of the world’s [...]

Crops & Food Supply • Extreme Weather • Population Displacement • Uncategorized • Water Governance
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A message from Al Gore about 24 Hours of Reality
By on September 13th, 2011

A message from Al Gore about 24 Hours of Reality

ACT has donated our FaceBook page and Twitter feed to broadcasting the 24 Hours of Reality. “Tomorrow, people from around the world will join hands to create 24 Hours of Reality. I hope you’ll join us. Together, we’re going to focus the world’s attention on the scope, scale and impact of the climate crisis. 24 [...]

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On Flood Plain, Pondering Wisdom of Rebuilding Anew
By on September 06th, 2011

On Flood Plain, Pondering Wisdom of Rebuilding Anew

Residents of the Catskill Mountains in southeast New York have become accustomed to repairing homes and infrastructure after flood damage where villages and hamlets dot the banks of creeks and streams that thread through the valleys. Tropical Storm Irene’s destruction is causing some to question the practicality of continued living in the area. Recent studies [...]

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Climate Change Adaptation and Water 2011-12 Webinar Series
By on August 30th, 2011

Climate Change Adaptation and Water 2011-12 Webinar Series

Natural Resources Canada’s Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Division is pleased to announce a series of water-themed webinars based on projects from the Regional Adaptation Collaborative (RAC) Program. Beginning this fall, presenters will share leading practices, innovations and lessons learned based on RAC projects underway that are informing adaptation decisions related to water planning and [...]

Adaptation Community • Water Governance
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You are invited: Climate Change Adaptation Guidelines for Sea Dikes and Coastal Flood Hazard Land Use
By on August 30th, 2011

You are invited: Climate Change Adaptation Guidelines for Sea Dikes and Coastal Flood Hazard Land Use

You are invited to join staff from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, and Climate Action Secretariat to learn about proposed new guidelines for design of sea dikes and coastal land use management to adapt to anticipated sea level rise in BC. Workshops will include presentations from Ministry staff and project consultants [...]

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Climate change courses for civil servants – BC sets another first
By on August 29th, 2011

Climate change courses for civil servants – BC sets another first

The following is a joint media release from the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) and the BC Minister of Environment Terry Lake about today’s launch of the Climate Insights 101 online short courses series on climate change available at www.pics.uvic.ca.  PDF media release The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) has today announced the [...]

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Updates to conference agenda: Canada’s North Beyond 2011
By on August 19th, 2011

Updates to conference agenda: Canada’s North Beyond 2011

Excitement is building around Canada’s North Beyond 2011. This event brings together Canadian and international thought leaders, decision-makers and influencers immersed in Northern issues with focus on governance, resource development, community security, infrastructure and human capital. Updates to the conference agenda are in direct response to recent interviews and trips across Northern Canada. The new [...]

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Switzerland supports Bangladesh in adapting to climate change
By on August 05th, 2011

Switzerland supports Bangladesh in adapting to climate change

Dr. Urs Herren, Ambassador of Switzerland to Bangladesh, celebrated the National Day of Switzerland by addressing the government and citizens of Bangladesh in a published letter that highlights Swiss dedication to assisting with adaptation to climate change. The letter acknowledged that Switzerland and Bangladesh share the challenge of mitigating, and adapting to, climate change: “Climate [...]

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