Climate Action Planning webinar August 7 Creating low-carbon resilient communities with Michael Boswell, Adrienne Greve, and Tammy Seale https://myemail.constantcontact.com/SAVE-THE-DATE—-Climate-Action-Planning–Webinar–August-7.html?soid=1102306387692&aid=U5JbaLb1_bQ
Webinar from Canada’s Changing Climate Report summarizing chapter 4 – temperature and precipitation – Thursday July 4 https://forms.gle/TDgnXq4xW9paToXJ7
Climate change impacts such as flooding and extreme heat are projected to increase in British Columbia over the next few decades and will be extremely costly for cities to manage. As well, species are struggling to adapt to changing weather patterns and climate extremes combined with the impacts of human development. Planning for resilience while […]
As climate change begins to have measurable effects, members of many professions are encountering challenges to established standards of practice and disruption of decision-making processes that are based on historical norms. Elevated risk of damages is also causing concern around topics such as liability and investment, as well as exposure to short- and long-term impacts […]
Climate change is advancing at an alarming rate around the world. It is now more important than ever that we move ahead as fast as possible with emissions reduction (mitigation), while planning for resilience to the impacts that are already evident and projected to worsen (adaptation). However, these crucial pathways are still largely being considered […]
The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions and the Fraser Basin Council released a new report titled Integrated Community Sustainability Planning: Implications for Rural BC. The report investigates the application of integrated community sustainability planning (ICSP) by regional districts and small municipalities in rural areas of the province. It also examines key sustainability issues faced by […]
As the year comes to a close, a new report by Climate Central reveals 2012 as the hottest on record in the United States. The report also predicts that the average temperature for 2012 will exceed the previous record (set in 1998) by more than one degree Fahrenheit. Climate Central used data from the 118 […]
“Preparing for Climate Change: An Implementation Guide for Local Governments in BC” will take place on December 11, 2012 from 1 to 2pm Eastern time. The webinar was prepared in response to the need for practical on-the-ground adaptation solutions for local governments, elected officials and staff, including planners, engineers, chief administrative officers, financial officers, and […]
