Anabela Bonada, PhD was on the Jim Toth show where she explained that world leaders need better strategies for natural disasters. “We tend to be a reactive society, dealing with problems as they occur, but we need to switch our mentality to taking action ahead of impact.” Watch at 8:22 here: https://lnkd.in/gjVzQw_6
Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation | Centre Intact d’adaptation au climat
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We help Canadians prepare for extreme weather and climate change, with a focus on flood, fire, & extreme heat resilience
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The Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation (Intact Centre) is an applied research organization located within the Faculty of Environment, University of Waterloo. The mandate of the Intact Centre is to conduct original research and work with multiple stakeholders – such as residents, communities, all levels of government, businesses, legal community and academe – to limit the impacts of climate change and extreme weather risk. The Intact Centre strives to translate research into adaptation best practices and standards, and to engage Canadians to adapt by focusing on five key areas: 1. Flood resilience 2. Wildfire risk reduction 3. Urban heat reduction 4. Preservation of natural infrastructure, and 5. Engagement with capital market on climate adaptation Follow us on Twitter at @ICCA_Canada.
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http://www.intactcentreclimateadaptation.ca/
External link for Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation | Centre Intact d’adaptation au climat
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- Waterloo, Ontario
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- 2015
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- climate adaptation, climate change, flooding, Wildfire, Urban Heat, Climate Finance, and Natural Infrastructure
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Faculty of Environment, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West
Waterloo, Ontario N2L3G1, CA
Employees at Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation | Centre Intact d’adaptation au climat
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Joanna Eyquem PGeo. ENV SP. CWEM. CEnv.
Managing Director, Climate-Resilient Infrastructure | Board Vice Chair, Natural Assets Initiative | Committee Advisor | Media Outreach
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Kathryn Bakos
Managing Director, Finance and Resilience at Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation
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Charles Brindamour
Chief Executive Officer at Intact
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Sierra Vowels
Candidate for Bachelors of Environment, Resource, and Sustainability | Urban Studies Minor | Biology Minor
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Joanna Eyquem PGeo. ENV SP. CWEM. CEnv. spoke yesterday with Richard Cloutier, Julie Buckingham, on 680 CJOB News Talk - Breaking News Winnipeg regarding the need for greater leadership, urgency and accountability for #climateadaptation in Canada. Listen to the interview here: https://lnkd.in/gpWACsFm
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Joanna Eyquem PGeo. ENV SP. CWEM. CEnv. and Caroline Metz spoke to 25 CBC/Radio-Canada stations about how naming heatwaves could help drive greater awareness and action to prepare for extreme heat events in Canada. Listen to Joanna Eyquem's interview here with CBC Vancouver (The Early Edition): https://lnkd.in/gYkbtSJ2 Listen to Caroline Metz's Interview here with CBC Kamloops (Daybreak Kamloops): https://lnkd.in/gPqnbRbK
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Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation | Centre Intact d’adaptation au climat reposted this
Simple upgrades to your home can reduce your risk of wildfire damage, so get ready to roll up your sleeves or call your contractor. 🏗️ Fresh weather-stripping and non-combustible ventilation screens and fencing all help lower the risk of property damage from wildfires. 🔥🛡️🏡 👇 Let us know whether that’s work you can handle or you prefer to call a pro. 🛠️ For more practical tips to minimize wildfire damage check out the recent report on wildfire resiliency from the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation | Centre Intact d’adaptation au climat at the University of Waterloo: https://lnkd.in/g3MBE_WC #Wildfires #Climate #Adaptation #Resilience #BuildingResilientCommunities *** De simples travaux à votre maison peuvent réduire le risque de dommages causés par les feux de forêt, alors préparez-vous à retrousser vos manches ou à appeler votre entrepreneur. 🏗️ L’installation de nouveaux bourrelets de calfeutrage, de grille de ventilation et de clôtures incombustibles contribue à réduire le risque de dommages matériels causés par les feux de forêt. 🔥🛡️🏡 👇 Faites-nous savoir si vous pouvez vous en charger ou si vous préférez faire appel à un professionnel. 🛠️ Pour d’autres conseils pratiques afin de réduire le risque de dommages causés par les feux de forêt, consultez le dernier rapport du Centre Intact d’adaptation au climat de l’Université de Waterloo : https://lnkd.in/gfksBiAz #FeuxDeForêt #Climat #Adaptation #Résilience #CollectivitésRésilientes
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Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation | Centre Intact d’adaptation au climat reposted this
In Canadian Press, I express my view that "all levels of government need to treat escalating climate change-related natural disasters as the crisis they are and quickly enact mitigation strategies before things get worse. This is a red alert type of situation. Not only is there an enormously high degree of risk, we’re realizing that risk is only going to increase. As bad as things are now with floods, the wildfires and the extreme heat events, it’s going to get worse. Climate change is irreversible.” https://lnkd.in/g4XH2w4i
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Caroline Metz spoke to CBC News about the increasing frequency and intensity of heat waves in Edmonton. "Heat waves are lasting longer, they're more intense, and they're happening more often. We had hurricane Fiona just a couple of years ago, and when we have a hurricane, we have a way to talk about that hurricane. So naming a heatwave gives us a way to refer to that heatwave." Watch the interview here: https://lnkd.in/geNBapGc
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Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation | Centre Intact d’adaptation au climat reposted this
My memories of #summer ☀️ in the #suburbs, as a kid, are filled with prickly yellow grass, searing skies, whining cicadas, and #heatwaves shimmering at the horizon. There were no or very spindly trees along the roads and in the parks. When I moved to an older neighbourhood in Hamilton, Ontario as a teenager, the long green corridors of trees 🌳 and lush, mature gardens🏵 transformed my summer experience, bringing relief from the unrelenting heat that kept me in the house instead of out with friends. #naturebasedsolutions are proven and powerful tools in the fight against the impacts of #climatechange. As the example in the linked story below shows, they can be economical as well. University of Waterloo Faculty of Environment, its partner Waterloo Climate Institute, and the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation | Centre Intact d’adaptation au climat hosted by Environment have world-leading experts working with government, organizations and communities to understand, #mitigate and #adapt to the extraordinary effects of climate change. Join us in working together and with #nature to tackle this collective, global crisis. #uwaterloo
Youth Advisor at Global Center on Adaptation / ECOSOC Consultative status / UNEP Observer/ UNFCCC Observer / UNEP-MAP Partner / PACJA Egypt Coordinator / WCD Egypt / Climate Activist / Environment specialist
For a cost of just $6.50 per person, the Colombian city of Medellín has cut its average temperature by 2°C with the help of "Green Corridors". What are Green Corridors? "Green Corridors” are lines of trees and plants that cost a total of $16.3 million to put in place and $625,000 a year to maintain. Why are cities heating up faster than rural areas? Cities heat up faster than rural areas primarily due to the urban heat island (UHI) effect. This phenomenon occurs because urban environments, with their dense infrastructure of buildings and roads, absorb and re-emit more heat than natural landscapes. Factors contributing to this include: - Material Properties - Urban materials like asphalt and concrete retain heat better than vegetation. - Human Activity - Heat generated from vehicles, industrial processes, and air conditioning adds to urban temperatures. - Reduced Vegetation - Less greenery in cities means less evaporative cooling, leading to higher temperatures, especially at night. What are the ways to reduce temperatures in cities? - Increase urban greenery (trees, parks, green spaces) - Use reflective and light-colored materials for roofs and pavements - Implement blue infrastructure (ponds, rivers, water bodies) - Promote green roofs and walls - Optimize urban design and planning for shade and ventilation - Reduce human-generated heat (encourage fans over air conditioning, use efficient cooling systems) With temperatures rising across the globe, such initiatives are critically important. #decarbonisation #green #greencorridors #sustainablecities #sustainability Visual: 023
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Join Joanna Eyquem PGeo. ENV SP. CWEM. CEnv. tomorrow for the Green Municipal Fund webinar: The business case for planting trees. Register: https://lnkd.in/eMVjSxzm
Webinar: The business case for planting trees Learn from a panel of experts about the benefits rooted in vibrant urban forests. Tree Canada / Arbres Canada, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Green Municipal Fund This webinar is well suited for: - Municipal elected officials - Parks and recreation staff - Planners - Asset management staff - Climate change and sustainability staff - Urban forestry practitioners - Local organizations - Residents interested in local climate adaptation https://lnkd.in/gnAskMt7
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Kathryn Bakos, featured in Ottawa Citizen, and Ottawa Sun, warns that aging infrastructure can't handle the increased runoff from urbanization. Development threatens wetlands, grasslands, and forests, removing natural defenses. She advocates for cities to maintain 30% natural infrastructure alongside upgrades, stating, “Building resilience is easier and more cost-effective than retrofitting.” Ottawa Citizen: https://lnkd.in/gAxT_iMq Ottawa Sun: https://lnkd.in/gC6AFDnV
'We know this is coming': More high-volume rainfall events in Ottawa's future
ottawacitizen.com
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Blair Feltmate spoke to The Globe and Mail in this op-ed and emphasizes the urgent need for Canadian homeowners to protect their homes from flooding. With 1.5 million Canadians now ineligible for flood insurance, proactive measures are critical. "This need was on display with Toronto’s mid-July storm that flooded thousands of homes and displaced many of the 500,000 people in the Greater Toronto Area who rent basement apartments. Fueling the need for better preparedness, driven by climate change, future storms will be more severe." #FloodPreparedness #ClimateAdaptation Read the article: https://lnkd.in/gZhYuKfz
Opinion: Toronto-area floods cost us more than $4-billion. When will we learn?
theglobeandmail.com