CanAdapt news
Shift Storm, a Newsletter focused on Jobs for a Climate-Changed Economy
The Shift Storm newsletter from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives can help you make sense of it all. Edited by CCPA senior researcher Hadrian Mertins-Kirkwood, this monthly newsletter recaps the latest developments in work and climate from Canada and around the world. Follow along for summaries of key research and discussions of burning issues facing workers in a shifting climate.
Digital Education in Times of Climate Crisis
From my perspective, there are new and important opportunities for teaching and learning centres’ influence on higher education, with a focus on advancing climate change competencies in all curricula.
Orientation Guide on Concepts, Terms and Definitions in the Context of Climate Services, Infrastructure Risk Assessment and Climate Risk Management
Explore the common concepts, terms, and definitions in the context of Climate Services, Infrastructure Risk Assessment, and Climate Risk Management through this guide.
Adaptation Learning Network Final Report
The project, with its supporting funding, is ending. The ALN project launched in January 2019 and closed March 31, 2022. We hope you will check out our Adaptation Learning Network Final Report.
The Power of Climate Adaptation Policy
How does policy play a role in adapting to climate change? I discussed this question with Michelle Patterson, course developer for Intro to Climate Policy or Climate Adaptation Professionals.
Doctor Climate Change
May 28, 2021. An interview with Dr. Cohen about his Adaptation Learning Network course at Royal Roads University, Climate Change Adaptation Fundamentals.
Adapting our Food Systems: A Primer for UBCO’s new Food and Water Security Course
May 13, 2021. A discussion with Joanne Taylor, a post-doctoral researcher at the University of British Columbia Okanagan and facilitator of the ALN food and water security course.
Introducing: The Climate Adaptation Competency Framework
Feb 3, 2021. ALN has been consulting with climate adaptation experts for the past two years, examining existing and future roles that require a knowledge of climate adaptation.
Educating teachers as if sustainability matters
October 8, 2020. The mission of teacher education has always been to empower teachers. How can we help teachers to empower their students through climate change?
An Interview with Roy Brooke, Natural Assets Management Expert
March 6, 2020. We spoke with Roy Brooke about his own journey into this field and why municipalities should be thinking about their natural assets.