A Low Carbon Resilience Decision Tool for Local Government
May 2021
This LCR Decision Tool helps local government staff and practitioners to embed effective and systemic climate action in their policies, plans, and decisions.
Explore ReportCategory: Low Carbon Resilience
LCR: Advancing the Co-Benefits of Climate Action
April 2021
This LCR Tool connects climate action with important co-benefits, advancing key community priorities relating to health, equity, biodiversity, and economies
Explore ReportClimate Change ICABCCI ICABCCI: Tools Low Carbon Resilience (LCR) Report
Building Equity Using Nature-based Solutions
March 2021
Following the onset of COVID-19, ACT hosted a national webinar to share community-based initiatives that address social justice, equity, and climate action.
Explore ReportBiodiversity Climate Change Featured ICABCCI ICABCCI: Snapshots Low Carbon Resilience (LCR) Nature Based Solutions Publications Report
Climate Change, Equity, and COVID-19: Considerations in a Changing World
October 2020
Following the onset of COVID-19, ICABCCI hosted two webinars to learn about the impacts of COVID-19 on our partner communities and how to build back better.
Explore ReportACT News Climate Change Community News Crops & Food Supply Featured Health Risks ICABCCI ICABCCI: Snapshots Low Carbon Resilience (LCR) Publications Report
Low Carbon Resilience: A Briefing for Mayors and Elected Officials
September 2020
This report offers an introduction to the concept of Low Carbon Resilience specifically tailored to Mayors and elected officials.
Explore ReportACT News Climate Change Featured ICABCCI ICABCCI: Tools Low Carbon Resilience (LCR) Report
Advancing a Regional Green Infrastructure Network in Metro Vancouver: Summary Report
September 2020
This report is a continuation of ongoing ACT research into the value of establishing a regional green infrastructure (GI) network in Metro Vancouver.
Explore ReportACT News Climate Change Featured Low Carbon Resilience (LCR) Nature Based Solutions Report
Clean, Resilient Flood Technology Options in Canada
July 2020
An analysis of innovative, clean technology solutions that can play a key role in mitigating flood risks for Canadian communities.
Explore ReportClimate Change Featured Low Carbon Resilience (LCR) New Technologies News & Events Publications Sea Level Rise
LCR Communications and Implementation: Lessons from ICABCCI Partner Communities
May 2020
This report captures lessons learned and reported through ICABCCI’s third Peer Learning Workshop, held on January 30, 2020.
Explore ReportAdaptation Community ICABCCI ICABCCI: Snapshots Low Carbon Resilience (LCR)
Accounting for Natural Assets in Local Government: A Low Carbon Resilience Approach
February 2020
An analysis of best practices and proxy data for accounting for natural assets, such as wetlands, forests, and coastlines.
Explore ReportLow Carbon Resilience Interventions: Case Studies at the Building, Neighbourhood and Community Levels
October 2019
Examples of LCR interventions illustrating benefits for adaptation and mitigation as well as co-benefits, funding and financing mechanisms, and key considerations.
Explore ReportAdaptation Community ICABCCI ICABCCI: Reports Low Carbon Resilience (LCR) New Technologies Report
Update: Paying for Urban Infrastructure in Canada
This 2019 report updates and supplements ACT’s 2015 report Paying for Urban Infrastructure Adaptation in Canada.
Explore ReportClimate Change Low Carbon Resilience (LCR) New Technologies Report
Advancing LCR Planning to Implementation Pathways in Local Government
August 2019
This report summarizes ACT's second ICABCCI partner community workshop on approaches to developing low carbon resilience.
Explore ReportAdaptation Community ICABCCI ICABCCI: Snapshots Low Carbon Resilience (LCR) Report
ICABCCI Partner Community Criteria
Criteria used to co-select ACT's ICABCCI case study partner communities.
Explore ReportLCR Opportunities in Local Governments: Survey Results
June 2019
This report highlights key results from a survey of 12 local BC governments on the potential for low carbon resilience and summarizes conclusions and next steps.
Explore ReportAdaptation Stories ICABCCI ICABCCI: Snapshots Low Carbon Resilience (LCR) Report
Identifying LCR Integration Opportunities in Local Governments
January 2019
This report summarizes key learnings from ICABCCI's inaugural workshop, which brought together 12 diverse BC communities.
Explore ReportClimate Change ICABCCI ICABCCI: Snapshots Low Carbon Resilience (LCR)
Joint Statement: Canada’s National Professional Associations
December 2018
This joint statement from four of Canada’s leading National Professional Associations commits to providing national leadership on advancement of LCR.
Explore ReportLow Carbon Resilience: Best Practices for Professionals – Final Report
December 2018
This report focuses on the key role professionals play as change agents in climate action, and illustrates best practices for planning and implementation of LCR.
Explore ReportAdaptation Community Featured Low Carbon Resilience (LCR) Report
Professionals’ Best Practices for Low Carbon Resilience: Phase 1
August 2018
In the spring of 2018, ACT (the Adaptation to Climate Change Team) at SFU consulted with practitioners on emerging climate action needs in their professions.
Explore ReportMeasuring Progress on Adaptation and Climate Resilience: Recommendations to the Government of Canada
January 2018
The mandate of the Expert Panel on Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Results was to propose indicators to measure progress on adaptation
Explore ReportAdaptation Stories Climate Change Low Carbon Resilience (LCR) Report
Taking Action on Green Resilience
November 2017
This report presents conclusions from a national workshop with local governments on integrating adaptation and mitigation at the 2017 Livable Cities Forum.
Explore ReportStill Creek: A Case Study of Transboundary Municipal Ecosystem Governance
June 2017
Climate change impacts such as flooding and extreme heat will increase and be costly for cities to manage. Supporting ecosystem health will be key.
Explore ReportBiodiversity Climate Change Low Carbon Resilience (LCR) Nature Based Solutions Report
Low Carbon Resilience: Transformative Climate Change Planning for Canada
June 2016
This paper explores the importance of integrating adaptation and mitigation to achieve low carbon resilience (LCR).
Explore ReportThe Columbia River Treaty: A Primer
October 2014
This ACT-authored book clearly explains the nature of this complex water agreement between Canada and the US and key considerations for its impending update.
Explore ReportACT News Adaptation Stories Biodiversity Climate Change Community News Economy Energy Low Carbon Resilience (LCR) Nature Based Solutions News & Events Publications
Climate Adaptation and BC’s Low Carbon Economy
March 2009
It is imperative that we significantly reduce our ecological footprint and move to a low carbon, resilient economy.
Explore ReportClimate Adaptation: Planning for BC
November 2008
This paper summarizes key principles of adaptation, explores climate challenges for nine top-of-mind issues, and makes recommendations to help advance action.
Explore ReportACT News Adaptation Community Adaptation Stories Climate Change Low Carbon Resilience (LCR) Report