Ontario Resource Centre for Climate Adaptation (ORCCA - CRACO)

Need expert insights on climate impacts and adaptation in Ontario? We're happy to help. CBC/Radio-Canada sought ORCCA's expertise on practical strategies to help Ontarians mitigate the effects of climate change, specifically in the wake of the intense July 16th, 2024 flash floods, which caused widespread disruption across Toronto and southern Ontario. #ORCCA Director, Ewa Jackson shared actionable climate adaptation strategies in a CBC listeners She talked about nature-based solutions, policy recommendations, and more. Listen to the interview 👉 https://lnkd.in/ecFKa3Qe Visit the #ORCCA_CRACO Support Desk if you are looking for expert insights 👉 https://lnkd.in/gZTe2NZv #ORCCASupportDesk #ClimateAdaptation #ClimateResilience

How can communities plan for a future with more frequent and intense #Wildfires? ️🔥 Here are some wildfire resilience and preparedness resources that can help: ➡️ Cites Adapt to Extreme Wildfires Celebrating Local Leadership (Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction) ➡️ Wildfire-Ready: Practical Guidance to Strengthen the Resilience of Canadian Homes and Communities (Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation | Centre Intact d’adaptation au climat) ➡️ Fact Sheet Climate Change and Wildfires (Canadian Climate Institute / Institut climatique du Canada) ➡️ Protecting Vulnerable Private Properties in High-Risk Wildfire Areas (City of Elliot Lake) ➡️ Mitigating Wildfire Risk Through Multi-Level Public and Private Partnerships (the municipality of killarney) ➡️ FireSmart Wildfire Exposure Assessment (FireSmart™ Canada) ➡️ Communicating Climate Change in Wildfire Season (Re.Climate ) Visit our website to download these resources and more! https://orcca-craco.ca/ #ORCCAResourceLibrary #ClimateAdaptation #ORCCA_CRACO #WildfireResilience

During an insightful CBC/Radio-Canada interview about last month's floods in Toronto, Ewa Jackson highlighted key strategies for #FloodAdaptation. Explore the resources she mentioned and more including: ✅ Managing Your Waterfront Property in a Changing Climate (Federation of Ontario's Cottage Association) ✅ Effective Property Buyouts for Flood Risk Reduction (Partners for Action) ✅ Flood Protection Resources to Help Residents Reduce their Basement Flood Risk (Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation | Centre Intact d’adaptation au climat) ✅ Advancing Adaptation Case Studies (ICLEI Canada) ✅ Flood:Ed (Green Learning) ✅ Municipal Flood Risk Check-Up (Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation | Centre Intact d’adaptation au climat) ✅ Cities Adapt to Extreme Rainfall Celebrating Local Leadership (Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction) Visit our website to download these resources and more! https://orcca-craco.ca/ #ClimateAdaptation #ClimateResilience #ORCCA_CRACO #ResourceLibrary

Have you checked out the #ORCCA_CRACO Resource Library yet? Each month, we add new resources like adaptation documents, tools, and other materials to support climate adaptation in the Great Lakes Basin and throughout Ontario. Here are a few of the latest additions: ➡️ Beyond Sustainability: The Power of Indigenous Healthy Energy Homes (Canadian Climate Institute / Institut climatique du Canada and Indigenous Clean Energy) ➡️ Healthy Buildings in a Changing Climate: Improving Health with Multi-Unit Residential Building Retrofits (Pembina Institute) ➡️ Preparing for Climate Change at Health Care Facilities: Wildfires and Smoke (Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care) ➡️ Get Ready Game (ICLEI Canada and Co-operators) ➡️ Innovations in Public Communications About Climate Resilience (Evergreen Canada) ➡️ Preparing for Climate Change at Health Care Facilities: Air Quality and Smoke Management (Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care, PEACH Health Ontario and CASCADES) Visit our website to download these resources and more! https://orcca-craco.ca/ #ClimateAdaptation #ClimateResilience #ORCCA_CRACO #ResourceLibrary

Last week’s flooding in the Great Toronto Area was a reminder of the need to build resilience to #ExtremeWeather events. From nature-based and policy solutions to things we can all easily do at home, in this CBC/Radio-Canada interview, Ewa Jackson shares insights on how to deal with extreme weather events. 🎧 Listen to the interview: https://lnkd.in/ecFKa3Qe #ClimateAdaptation #FloodResilience #ORCCA_CRACO

How can you help your community adapt to extreme heat this summer? ☀️ With above-normal temperatures predicted for most of Canada by Environment and Climate Change Canada, here are a few good adaptation resources for extreme heat events that can be found in the #ORCCA_CRACO Resource Library. 📊 Infographic: Three Steps to Cost-Effective Home Heat Protection ✅ Recommendations to Municipalities in Response to Heat Warnings 📢 Communicating the Health Risks of Extreme Heat Events 🏨 Toolkit for Public Health and Emergency Management Officials 🏘️ Heat-Proofing Community Housing 🌡️ Irreversible Extreme Heat: Protecting Canadians and Communities from a Lethal Future 🏫 Community Cooling Centres Guide 🏅 Cities Adapt to Extreme Heat Celebrating Local Leadership Visit our website to download these resources and more: https://orcca-craco.ca/ #ClimateAdaptation #HeatResilience #ExtremeHeat #ORCCAResourceLibrary #ORCCA_CRACO

Are looking to improve agricultural resiliency to climate change impacts in your community? Look no further. The #ORCCAResourceLibrary has a multitude of resources, tools, and courses to help implement resilient and adaptive agriculture strategies! Check out these resources to address the challenges of farming in a changing climate: 🌱 Tackling the Farm Crisis and the Climate Crisis 🌱 Resilient Fields Tool 🌱 FaRM Resilience Mentorship 🌱 A Framework for Farm-Level Sustainability Projects 🌱 Summary For Decision-Makers: Climate Change ADaptation and Canada’s Crops And Food Supply 🌱 Growing Common Ground – Pathways To Advance Agroecology Policy In Canada Visit our website to download these resources and more: https://orcca-craco.ca/ ICLEI Canada Climate Risk Institute

Want to understand how climate change is impacting your community? We can help you find and understand local data and science. Guided by Manito Aki Inakonigaawin, the Grand Council Treaty #3 is moving towards a climate change strategy. To support this work, Grand Council Treaty #3 wanted to gain a better understanding of climate impacts and climate data in Treaty #3 Territory from a Western perspective. The ORCCA team gave a presentation on climate change impacts, including future climate projections, and shared tips and resources on where and how to find reliable Western climate data to help inform ongoing work. Whether you need help discovering climate adaptation resources or using climate information to inform your decision-making, we’ve got you covered. Our services are entirely free and accessible to all people living in Great Lakes communities and Ontario. Visit the #ORCCA_CRACO Support Desk today to submit your inquiry: https://lnkd.in/gZTe2NZv

Curious about getting your community ready for the summer heat? Environment and Climate Change Canada predicts above-normal temperatures this season.   Potential Impacts include:   🌡Increased heat-related illnesses, deaths, and worsened existing medical conditions.  ️ 💼 Disruptions to businesses including agriculture and tourism due to heat-related impacts like drought.  ⚡ Increased demand for electricity for air conditioning and higher water usage.    Here’s how to prepare:   ✅ Partner Up: Collaborate with health experts and local partners to spread the word about heatwave risks and staying cool tips.  ✅ Cool Zones: Ensure cooling spaces, public drinking fountains, and green spaces are readily available and accessible for all.  ✅ Make adjustments: Engage with municipal staff and businesses to adapt goods, services, and infrastructure for extreme heat.    Read the ORCCA Seasonal Outlook Report (Spring/Summer 2024) to learn more and get access to tools and resources to prepare your community: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e4ys2dh9   #ORCCAResourceLibrary #ClimateResilience #ClimateAdaptation #ORCCA_CRACO

This month, we celebrate Indigenous History Month and the start of Pride Season. As we reflect on our commitment to listen to and learn from a diversity of perspectives on an ongoing basis through the process of our work, we thought we would share adaptation resources from the #ORCCA_CRACO Resource Library that focus on equity and Indigenous perspectives. Check them out and use them in your climate adaptation work: ✨ Equity and Climate Synergies Resource Hub (ReTooling for Climate Change) ✨ For our Future: Indigenous Resilience Report (Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) ✨ Equitable Climate Adaptation: Considerations for Local Governments (ICLEI Canada) ✨ Indigenous Climate Monitoring Toolkit  ✨ Equity and Climate Lenses – A Guide to Application (County of Dufferin) ✨ First Nations Infrastructure Resilience Toolkit (Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation) Visit our website to download these resources and more: https://orcca-craco.ca/ #ORCCAResourceLibrary #ClimateAdaptation #ORCCA_CRACO #NIHM2024 #PrideMonth