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SUMMARY:Infectious Disease and Climate Change Forum
DESCRIPTION:November  8-9\, 2023\n8:00am – 12:45pm PST \nVirtual \nClimate-related factors propel the emergence and re-emergence of infectious diseases. As our climate changes\, animals and organisms are able to live in places that were previously unsuitable habitats\, increasing the risk and transmission of disease. Consequently\, small changes to climate impact where and how many people get these diseases. To continue to highlight the relationship between climate change\, infectious disease\, and health\, CPHA is hosting its second Infectious Disease & Climate Change (IDCC) Forum. \nThe IDCC Forum is a key knowledge exchange event for public health and allied health professionals\, researchers\, policy-makers\, academics\, students\, and trainees committed to sharing their research\, best practices\, and policies to deal with the impacts of climate change on infectious disease\, and on the health of everyone in Canada. \nThis event is part of CPHA’s overarching infectious disease and climate change project\, titled “Creating a national forum for knowledge exchange\, capacity building and collaboration to address infectious diseases and climate change.” Funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada\, through the Infectious Disease and Climate Change Fund\, the goal of the project is to increase the knowledge and capacity of\, as well as collaborations among\, professionals and providers across Canada so that they can inform and educate their communities and respond to the increasing demands posed by climate change and infectious diseases. \nFORUM OBJECTIVES: \n\nEngage public health leaders\, local organizations\, and other partners from within and outside the health sector;\nFacilitate education\, awareness\, and the dissemination of information\, tools\, and best-practices across disciplines;\nHighlight different perspectives on\, and social impacts of\, climate change and infectious disease on health and well-being;\nShowcase local\, regional\, provincial\, and national level projects; and\nProvide a platform for professionals and providers to network with peers\, and discuss gaps and opportunities in the area of infectious disease and climate change.\n\nIMPORTANT DATES: \n\nRegistration opens: 8 September 2023\nPreliminary program: 8 September 2023\nRegistration closes: 7 November 2023\n\nLearn more and register here!
URL:https://dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca/event/infectious-disease-and-climate-change-forum/
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SUMMARY:Fall 2023 Natural Asset Management Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:September 20\, October 4 and October 18\n10am – 12:30pm PDT | Online \nFall registration is now open for the Natural Assets Initiative’s three-part virtual workshop series! \nThis series is designed for local governments that have already made some progress on natural asset management and understand the basic concepts of asset management and natural asset management. Up to three participants from a local government may register to attend each workshop. \nParticipants can choose to attend any (or all) of the following virtual workshops: \n\nHow to Develop Levels of Service for Natural Assets\nImplementing Natural Asset Management – Solutions to Consider\nHow to Integrate Climate Change Considerations in Natural Asset Management\n\nThe full series costs $299+ tax\, registering for one workshop costs $150+ tax\, and registering for two costs $250+ tax. \nRegister for the workshop series here!
URL:https://dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca/event/fall-2023-natural-asset-management-workshop-series-3/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231011T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T040048
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SUMMARY:Understanding Risk BC 2023: Cascading Hazards\, Multihazard Solutions
DESCRIPTION:October 11 – 12\, 2023\nVancouver\, BC \nSince 2017\, the Understanding Risk BC (URBC) symposiums have been bringing people together in a way that fosters the necessary\, interdisciplinary\, ‘all of society’ approach to reducing risk and building resilience in Southwest BC. \nThe community-based symposiums have worked to shift the conversation from risk assessment/analysis to an evaluation of risk reduction strategies to help build resilience through proactive plans\, policies and investments. \nThe objectives of the URBC Symposiums are in line with the priorities for action of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030)\, which was adopted by the BC government in 2018. These same priorities are in line with and in support of the National Emergency Management Strategy for Canada: Toward a Resilient 2030 and its current focus on earthquakes\, floods\, and wildfires. Further\, the symposiums support implementation of the National Adaptation Strategy (NAS) at the regional scale. \nRegister for the Understanding Risk BC Symposium here!
URL:https://dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca/event/understanding-risk-bc-2023-cascading-hazards-multihazard-solutions/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231004T123000
DTSTAMP:20260517T040048
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SUMMARY:Fall 2023 Natural Asset Management Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:September 20\, October 4 and October 18\n10am – 12:30pm PDT | Online \nFall registration is now open for the Natural Assets Initiative’s three-part virtual workshop series! \nThis series is designed for local governments that have already made some progress on natural asset management and understand the basic concepts of asset management and natural asset management. Up to three participants from a local government may register to attend each workshop. \nParticipants can choose to attend any (or all) of the following virtual workshops: \n\nHow to Develop Levels of Service for Natural Assets\nImplementing Natural Asset Management – Solutions to Consider\nHow to Integrate Climate Change Considerations in Natural Asset Management\n\nThe full series costs $299+ tax\, registering for one workshop costs $150+ tax\, and registering for two costs $250+ tax. \nRegister for the workshop series here!
URL:https://dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca/event/fall-2023-natural-asset-management-workshop-series/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231002T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231006T170000
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SUMMARY:Adaptation Futures 2023
DESCRIPTION:October 2 – 6\, 2023\nHybrid Format\nPalais des congrès de Montréal\, Québec \nThe Adaptation Futures Conference series is the premier international conference devoted entirely to climate change adaptation\, bringing together researchers\, policymakers\, practitioners\, industry representatives and communicators to present their work on adaptation\, discuss emerging and cutting-edge issues\, learn what others are doing\, and build networks. \nThe Conference provides a unique chance to share expertise\, skills and backgrounds and exchange experiences with an active adaptation network. This biennal conference is the flagship event of the World Adaptation Science Programme\, one of the four components of the World Climate Programme. In October 2023\, Ouranos\, the Government of Canada and the WASP will host the 7th edition of Adaptation Futures (AF2023). While the main hub of the conference will be located at the Palais des congrès de Montréal\, Québec\, Canada\, an innovative format will facilitate the participation of a wide range of stakeholders around the world. \nVisit the Adaptation Futures website to register. Early bird pricing ends July 15.
URL:https://dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca/event/adaptation-futures-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230925T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230927T170000
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SUMMARY:Livable Cities Forum – From Intention to Implementation
DESCRIPTION:September 25 – 27\, 2023\nMississauga\, Ontario \nWhat does the transition to resilient\, equitable\, and livable communities look like? How can we embrace diversity and inclusion in the process? And\, ultimately\, how can we accelerate implementation to keep pace with challenges municipalities face? \nJoin ICLEI Canada from September 25 to 27 for the 2023 Livable Cities Forum to explore these questions through the lens of “Intention to Implementation”. \nThe Livable Cities Forum is Canada’s preeminent event for local leaders\, urban professionals\, and on-the-ground practitioners working to transition to net zero\, advance low carbon resilience\, and build an inclusive and equitable future. \nRegister for the Livable Cities Forum here!
URL:https://dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca/event/livable-cities-forum-from-intention-to-implementation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230920T133000
DTSTAMP:20260517T040048
CREATED:20230710T164454Z
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SUMMARY:Fall 2023 Natural Asset Management Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:September 20\, October 4 and October 18\n10am – 12:30pm PDT | Online \nFall registration is now open for the Natural Assets Initiative’s three-part virtual workshop series! \nThis series is designed for local governments that have already made some progress on natural asset management and understand the basic concepts of asset management and natural asset management. Up to three participants from a local government may register to attend each workshop. \nParticipants can choose to attend any (or all) of the following virtual workshops: \n\nHow to Develop Levels of Service for Natural Assets\nImplementing Natural Asset Management – Solutions to Consider\nHow to Integrate Climate Change Considerations in Natural Asset Management\n\nThe full series costs $299+ tax\, registering for one workshop costs $150+ tax\, and registering for two costs $250+ tax. \nRegister for the workshop series here!
URL:https://dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca/event/fall-2023-natural-asset-management-workshop-series-2/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230719T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230719T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T040048
CREATED:20230710T162229Z
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SUMMARY:Leveraging information from climate scenarios for robust infrastructure planning
DESCRIPTION:July 19\, 2023 | 11:00am PDT\nOnline via Zoom \nThis webinar\, offered by the Public Infrastructure Engineering Vulnerability Committee (PIEVC) Practitioners’ Network\, will address the common question that comes up during risk assessments: “which climate change scenario should I pick?”. A brief refresher on climate change scenarios in use on climate change data portals will be followed by an overview of the current and emerging issues relevant to this question. The presentation will be followed by discussion about how to address this issue in risk assessments (and design) by making a connection to risk tolerance. \nPresenter: Trevor Murdock\, Manager of Data and Products at the Canadian Centre for Climate Services \nRegister for this webinar on Zoom!
URL:https://dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca/event/leveraging-information-from-climate-scenarios-for-robust-infrastructure-planning/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230620T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230620T123000
DTSTAMP:20260517T040048
CREATED:20230609T172430Z
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SUMMARY:Empowering Communities to Endure Climate Disasters
DESCRIPTION:Tue\, 20 Jun 2023\n11:30 a.m. (PT)\nOnline event\n\n\nWith the mounting climate crisis\, British Columbians can expect more floods\, fires and other disasters in their future. This online event brings together experts to discuss how resilience can begin with empowered communities and the ways to mitigate risks. Hear from people personally impacted by climate disasters and consider how we can come together to heal and rebuild after devastation.\n\n\nThis event is a part of Bracing for Disasters – a series investigating how to support evacuees and save lives as extreme weather worsens in B.C and funded by the inaugural Lieutenant Governor’s BC Journalism Fellowship. This event is presented in partnership with The Tyee and The Climate Disaster Project.
URL:https://dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca/event/empowering-communities-to-endure-climate-disasters/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230620T113000
DTSTAMP:20260517T040048
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SUMMARY:Climate Change Scenarios for First Nations in BC: Projections\, Data and Tools
DESCRIPTION:Climate Data Workshop Series: Part 2\nEnvironmental Footprint Tracking and Reporting Tools \nTuesday\, June 20\, 2023\n10:00 to 11:30 am PT\nOnline via Zoom \nIn Part 2 of the Climate Data Workshop Series\, participants will discover more in-depth use of the Lightship platform\, such as benefits and limitations. The First Nations Emergency Services Society of BC (FNESS) will demonstrate the use of climate change templates\, including adaptation tools\, environmental impact tracking\, and reporting tools. \nAny attendees who expressed interest will receive a free Lightship account\, and they can use the tools for their own community. Relevant links and guides will be shared with registrants prior to the workshop. \nIf required\, FNESS can coordinate and provide in-person training for First Nations. \nOutcomes: Attendees will understand how to use a Lightship climate workspace and explore adaptation options for identified climate risks. They will also understand how to use reporting tools to track their environmental impact and generate reports.
URL:https://dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca/event/climate-change-scenarios-for-first-nations-in-bc-projections-data-and-tools/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230620T110000
DTSTAMP:20260517T040048
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SUMMARY:PIEVC Knowledge-Exchange Series: Session One
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 20\, 2023\n10:00 to 11:00 am PT\nOnline via Zoom \nThe recent PIEVC Global Forum successfully united climate change risk practitioners\, professionals\, and infrastructure owners from Canada and around the world. It focused on sharing proven methods\, tools\, and approaches for climate change vulnerability and risk assessments in infrastructure using the PIEVC Family of Resources. Participants actively engaged in discussions and expressed interest in further dialogue and learning around the use of the PIEVC Protocol. \nTo maintain the momentum generated during the Global Forum and foster continued engagement\, the PIEVC Practitioners’ Network is hosting a series of virtual Knowledge-Exchange Sessions. These sessions aim to bring practitioners together in small-group discussions\, enabling them to expand on the ideas discussed at the Global Forum\, to share their perspectives and experiences while also identifying areas where the PIEVC Program and Practitioners’ Network can support their practice. \nThe first session will explore the following topics: \n1. Supporting small and under-resourced communities \n2. Moving from risk assessment to treatment \n3. Supporting recent training graduates and early learners \nPlease select one topic you wish to explore during the session. We recognize multiple topics may be of interest. You’ll have an opportunity after the event to watch recordings\, read shared ideas\, and contribute to all three topics via the PIEVC Practitioners’ Network platform. \nTo align with the small group-based setting\, this event is limited to 90 registrants. \nTo stay up-to-date on upcoming events and to participate in discussions after the event\, visit the PIEVC Practitioners’ Network. Not yet a member? Join for free: https://pievc-practitioners-network.earthnet.org/
URL:https://dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca/event/pievc-knowledge-exchange-series-session-one/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230615T113000
DTSTAMP:20260517T040048
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SUMMARY:Honouring Indigenous Climate Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 15\, 2023\n10:00am – 11:00am PDT\nOnline via Zoom \nTo amplify and centre Indigenous voices at the cutting-edge of climate research and policy\, the Canadian Climate Institute\, in partnership with the Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources\, will host a roundtable discussion on June 15 with the authors of three new case studies in our Indigenous Perspectives series. These case studies showcase the work of Indigenous researchers\, Knowledge Holders\, water protectors\, and community members and will be published on our webpage on June 12. \n\nThe discussion will highlight how Indigenous self-determination and knowledge are integral to designing effective regional\, provincial\, territorial\, and national climate policies\, exploring:\n\n-The power of story and the medicine wheel as a learning pedagogy and how Indigenous ways of knowing and being should inform adaptation and policy decisions\, and why policies that support anti-racism training for policy makers are a critical part of this process. \n-The impact of B.C’s 2021 heat wave on Indigenous lands and waters and what we can learn from Indigenous leaders and communities as they respond to climate change through adaptation and mitigation. This research was done with support through the Preparing Our Home Program which empowers Indigenous youth to become emergency preparedness leaders in their communities. \n-How policy approaches can help build—and rebuild—communities so they are resilient to the weather of today and tomorrow learning from Kanaka Bar Indian Band which was impacted by a number of extreme weather events in 2021\, including the B.C. heat wave. \nWe’ll also tackle questions of decolonization and unpack “Two-Eyed Seeing\,” a concept where Indigenous and Western knowledge systems can complement one another’s strengths to help inform and create holistic policies for the benefit of all. \nModerator: Shianne McKay\, Senior Project Manager\, Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources \nOpening remarks: Rick Smith\, President\, Canadian Climate Institute \nPanelists: \nThe Power of Acimowin (Storytelling) for Climate Change Adaptation and Policy \nSandra Lamouche is nehiyaw iskwew\, a member of the Bigstone Cree Nation\, her mother’s community. Her father is from Kapawe’no First Nation. Sandra is a wife\, mother\, award-winning educator\, champion hoop dancer\, public speaker\, and writer. Read more \nHope flows from Action: Rebuilding with Resilient Foundations in B.C.’s Fraser Canyon Region \nPatrick Michell is a Retired Chief\, Kanaka Bar Indian Band\, resident of Lytton\, BC. Read more \nCommunity is the solution: Experiences from the 2021 extreme heat emergency in urban\, rural and remote B.C. First Nations  \nDr. Emily Dicken\, an Indigenous scholar and practitioner in Emergency Management\, has over 15 years of experience and has held roles in organizations such as North Shore Emergency Management\, First Nations Health Authority\, and Emergency Management BC. Read more \nDr. Lilia Yumagulova is a Bashkir woman with degrees in engineering and risk analysis and a PhD in resilience planning. Read more \nSheri Lysons (Adams Lake Indian Band) is a daughter\, a mother\, and a grandmother. She is the Elders and Youth Council Coordinator\, Shuswap Nation Tribal Council. \nCasey Gabriel is a member of the Líl̓wat Nation. He is a member of the Volunteer Fire Department\, a member of the Nation’s Emergency response team and a volunteer at large in his community. He sits on several boards and committees in different departments within the Nation. Casey is dedicated to Emergency Preparedness in his community. \nRandy Carpenter is a member of the Heiltsuk First Nation and has the following experience: 15 years as a commercial fisherman\, 20 years as a Guardian Watchman\, four years as a casual Canadian Coast Guard\, two years as an Emergency Coordinator.
URL:https://dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca/event/honouring-indigenous-climate-leadership/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230608T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230608T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T040048
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SUMMARY:Introducing the Design Value Explorer – Integrating future climate data into the built environment
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 8\, 2023\n10:30am – 12:00pm PDT\nZoom \nCalling all building sector professionals! The Pacific Climate Impacts Consortium (PCIC) is pleased to invite you to an interactive climate change training session on PCIC’s newest web-based tool – the Design Value Explorer (DVE). \nThe DVE provides revised climatic design data relevant to the National Building Code of Canada and the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code. The tool provides building professionals with historical and future-projected design values for all of Canada that incorporate projected changes in climate. \nThis session will be jointly delivered by PCIC\, the Canadian Centre for Climate Services (CCCS)\, and Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia\, and will include an interactive exercise to ensure attendees have a chance to use the tool\, ask questions\, and provide feedback. Feel free to explore the Design Value Explorer ahead of time and come with your questions! \nRegister for this webinar on Zoom!
URL:https://dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca/event/introducing-the-design-value-explorer-integrating-future-climate-data-into-the-built-environment/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230530T113000
DTSTAMP:20260517T040048
CREATED:20230511T214040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T214040Z
UID:4973-1685440800-1685446200@dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca
SUMMARY:Climate Change Scenarios for First Nations in BC: Projections\, Data and Tools Climate Series
DESCRIPTION:Climate Data Workshop Series: Part 1\nHow to Access and Interpret First Nation Reserve-Specific Climate Data \nTuesday\, May 30\, 2023\n 10:00 to 11:30 am PT \nOnline via Zoom \nIn Part 1 of this Climate Data Workshop\, the First Nations Emergency Services Society of BC (FNESS)  will support participants in understanding how to interpret climate data\, and the potential use of climate data in planning and decision-making. \nParticipants will learn how to access First Nation Reserve-specific climate data hosted on the FNESS Public Information Sharing Webpage (Lightship platform). Attendees will have the opportunity to access data during the workshop. Relevant links and guides will be shared with registrants prior to the workshop. \nOutcomes: Attendees will understand how to search and access community data on the FNESS Public Information Sharing webpage and understand how to use the data. \nRegister for this workshop here!
URL:https://dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca/event/climate-change-scenarios-for-first-nations-in-bc-projections-data-and-tools-climate-series/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230523T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230523T100000
DTSTAMP:20260517T040048
CREATED:20230511T213107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T213107Z
UID:4971-1684832400-1684836000@dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca
SUMMARY:Review of the PIEVC Global Forum: Key Themes\, Take-aways\, and Next Steps
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 23\, 2023\n9:00am PDT\nZoom \nThe Public Infrastructure Engineering Vulnerability Committee (PIEVC) Global Forum took place from April 18 – 20\, 2023\, in Vancouver. \nThis webinar will focus on the outcomes of the Global Forum\, future plans for the PIEVC Program\, and next steps for growing and strengthening the PIEVC Practitioners’ Network. \nRegister for this webinar on Zoom!
URL:https://dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca/event/review-of-the-pievc-global-forum-key-themes-take-aways-and-next-steps/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230517T100000
DTSTAMP:20260517T040048
CREATED:20230511T212522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T212522Z
UID:4964-1684314000-1684317600@dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca
SUMMARY:Valuation of wetlands in agricultural landscapes of Canada
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 17\, 2023\n9:00am PDT\nZoom \nIn this webinar\, part of the University of Waterloo’s The Value of Water in Canada webinar series\, Pascal Badiou will speak about the value of wetlands in agricultural landscapes in Canada. \nPascal\, a research scientist at Ducks Unlimited Canada\, has been conducting research to determine the importance of wetlands in carbon cycling and how these systems can be managed to mitigate against climate change. He’s also interested in the use of constructed wetlands for the management of stormwater and treatment of sewage effluent to improve water quality at the watershed scale within urban environments. \nRegister for this webinar on Zoom!
URL:https://dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca/event/valuation-of-wetlands-in-agricultural-landscapes-of-canada/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230515T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230515T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T040048
CREATED:20230511T212316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T212316Z
UID:4961-1684148400-1684152000@dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca
SUMMARY:Local Resiliency: What Does it Mean for You?
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, May 15\, 2023\n11:00am – 12:00pm PDT\nZoom \nLocal governments are grappling with how to respond to the impacts of climate change and plan for future risks. Increases in the frequency and severity of natural hazard events\, such as floods and wildfires\, are upending how municipalities do land use planning\, infrastructure projects and emergency preparedness. \nResilience and adaptation are terms often used in this context – but what do they mean\, especially at the local level? \nJoin Climate Caucus and Partners for Action for this first webinar\, part of the Building Resilience to Reduce Climate Risks webinar series. In this series\, you will learn about work being done to implement climate resilience and adaptation actions at the community level and have the opportunity to discuss your experiences and thoughts as elected officials\, staff\, individuals and community groups. \nRegister for this webinar on Eventbrite! \n 
URL:https://dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca/event/local-resiliency-what-does-it-mean-for-you/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230420T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T040048
CREATED:20230213T182348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T183541Z
UID:4859-1681804800-1682010000@dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca
SUMMARY:The PIEVC Global Forum
DESCRIPTION:April 18 – 20\, 2023\nSheraton Wall Centre\nVancouver\, BC \nMore than 125 infrastructure and climate change risk professionals from Canadian and international governments\, development agencies\, NGOs\, and the private sector are assembling in Vancouver for the PIEVC Global Forum. The Forum will provide unique learning and networking opportunities. Participants will enjoy presentations by leading infrastructure and climate risk experts\, be invited to share their own experiences with their Canadian and international counterparts\, and have the opportunity to help shape the vision for the PIEVC Program and Practitioners’ Network. \nRegister for the Global Forum here. Early bird rates end February 28\, 2023.
URL:https://dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca/event/the-pievc-global-forum/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230329T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230329T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T040048
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UID:4886-1680087600-1680091200@dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar: Adaptation of Silviculture Practices to Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 29\, 2023\n11:00am PST\n\nPresented by François Hébert (DRF)\, research scientist at the Direction de la recherche forestière (Forest research branch) of the Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts du Québec (Quebec’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests)\, this webinar focuses on the adaptation of silviculture practices to climate change. François will discuss his research projects\, each one addressing one climate risk and one strategy to manage this risk. The first project will explore the idea of using mixed-species plantations to reduce the probability to lose silvicultural investments in regions where the fire risk is high. The second one will test the use of various thinning intensities to reduce water stress in plantations submitted to drought. Finally\, the third project will experiment the use of species enrichment\, through assisted migration\, following partial harvest.\n\n\nRegister for this webinar on Zoom!
URL:https://dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca/event/webinar-adaptation-of-silviculture-practices-to-climate-change/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230321T100000
DTSTAMP:20260517T040048
CREATED:20230222T170934Z
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UID:4875-1679389200-1679392800@dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca
SUMMARY:Infectious Disease and Climate Change Webinar: National Baseline Survey of Tick-Borne Disease Awareness
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 21\, 2023\n9:00am PST \n\nIncreasing incidence of ticks and tick-borne diseases (TBD) across Canada has become a significant emerging public health concern with limited awareness of risk to human and animal health\, as well as adoption of preventive behaviours in response to tick and tick-borne disease risk. In response to this knowledge gap\, the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association conducted a study in collaboration with expert partners to characterize baseline public awareness of and preventive behaviours towards tick and TBD risk. The study respectively surveyed veterinarians and pet owners across Canada\, as well as a group of hunters\, anglers\, and trappers largely residing across Ontario.\n\n\nRegister for this webinar on Zoom!
URL:https://dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca/event/infectious-disease-and-climate-change-webinar-national-baseline-survey-of-tick-borne-disease-awareness/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230316T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230316T090000
DTSTAMP:20260517T040048
CREATED:20230222T172900Z
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UID:4894-1678953600-1678957200@dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca
SUMMARY:Integration of the PIEVC Process into Asset Management Toolkits
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 16\, 2023\n8:00am PST \nThe Public Infrastructure Engineering Vulnerability Committee (PIEVC) Protocol was developed to assist engineers in factoring climate change impacts into plans for design\, operation\, and maintenance of infrastructure. \nLearn more about this framework applying the PIEVC Protocol and conducting climate risk assessments incorporating broader systems thinking or an ecosystems-based approach. \nRegister for this webinar on Zoom!
URL:https://dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca/event/integration-of-the-pievc-process-into-asset-management-toolkits/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230314T113000
DTSTAMP:20260517T040048
CREATED:20230222T171422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T171422Z
UID:4881-1678788000-1678793400@dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca
SUMMARY:Understanding and using the latest climate data to build resilience in the transportation sector
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 14\, 2023\n 10:00 am to 11:30 am PST \nCanada’s changing climate and the increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events can have far-reaching impacts across transportation systems and infrastructure. In this webinar\, you will hear from the Canadian Centre for Climate Services on the latest climate data and how you can apply it to understand and plan for these changes. We will first introduce CMIP6 and the concept of Shared Socio-economic Pathways (SSPs)\, their similarities and differences to the previously used CMIP5 and Representative Concentration Pathways (RCPs)\, and new guidance to practitioners on how to use scenarios that meet their needs when extracting future climate data from ClimateData.ca. Next\, the concept of ‘Global Warming Levels’ will be discussed\, specifically in relation to the new Design Value Explorer tool published by the Pacific Climate Impacts Consortium. Overall\, the objective is to learn how to apply these climate data concepts to transportation assets in a risk-based decision-making process. \nRegister for this webinar on Zoom!
URL:https://dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca/event/understanding-and-using-the-latest-climate-data-to-build-resilience-in-the-transportation-sector/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230314T100000
DTSTAMP:20260517T040048
CREATED:20230222T172532Z
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UID:4892-1678784400-1678788000@dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca
SUMMARY:Infectious Disease and Climate Change Webinar: Surveillance of Neglected Mosquito- and Tick-Borne Pathogens in Southern Manitoba
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 14\, 2023\n9:00am PST \n\nIt is predicted that southern Manitoba will experience dramatic climate changes by 2050\, likely to increase the burden of infectious diseases. Of concern is the invasion of medically important pathogens that are transmitted to humans by tick and mosquito species ubiquitous in the province\, but currently neglected in provincial surveillance programs. The pathogens causing these diseases are harboured by established tick or mosquito populations but are not subjected to active or passive surveillance. This study provided information on the seasonal population dynamics of neglected vector species and their microbiomes and highlights how a changing climate can impact the distribution and prevalence of vectors and pathogens.\n\n\nRegister for this webinar on Zoom!
URL:https://dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca/event/infectious-disease-and-climate-change-webinar-surveillance-of-neglected-mosquito-and-tick-borne-pathogens-in-southern-manitoba/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230309T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230309T103000
DTSTAMP:20260517T040048
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UID:4906-1678352400-1678357800@dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca
SUMMARY:Irrigation Workshop for Farmers and Ranchers:  Improving Water-Use Efficiency to Manage Dry Conditions
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 9th\, 2023\n9:00am – 10:30am PT \nJoin Certified Irrigation Designers Andrew Bennett and Bruce Naka as they review examples of upgrades on real Okanagan vegetable\, orchard\, and hay farms that save water\, reduce labour\, and improve crops. \nThis 90 minute virtual irrigation workshop (and Q+A) will get you primed to manage through the summer heat. Reducing water during drought is a real challenge for agriculture as this is often when your crops need the most water. Learn simple steps you can take in advance of the growing season to ensure your irrigation system is functioning optimally so you can rest assured you are using only the water you need. \nRegister for this webinar on Eventbrite! \n 
URL:https://dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca/event/irrigation-workshop-for-farmers-and-ranchers-improving-water-use-efficiency-to-manage-dry-conditions/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230307T113000
DTSTAMP:20260517T040048
CREATED:20230222T171200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T171200Z
UID:4878-1678183200-1678188600@dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca
SUMMARY:Strengthening climate resilience for aviation organizations through climate risk assessments and adaptation measures
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 7\, 2023\n10:00am – 11:30am PST \nClimate risks and disruptions due to extreme weather events can have far-reaching impacts across transportation systems\, including to aviation and aviation infrastructure. In this webinar\, you will learn about the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) recently published guidance documents on climate change risk assessment and adaptation planning\, and how they can help aviation stakeholders identify vulnerabilities and strengthen their climate resilience. \nRegister for this webinar on Zoom!
URL:https://dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca/event/strengthening-climate-resilience-for-aviation-organizations-through-climate-risk-assessments-and-adaptation-measures/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230306T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230306T090000
DTSTAMP:20260517T040048
CREATED:20230222T172347Z
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UID:4889-1678089600-1678093200@dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca
SUMMARY:Adaptation Pathways in Action: Establishing “Thresholds” to Create Pathways to Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, March 6\, 2023\n8:00am PST \nThis webinar is the second in a series of three featuring practical experiences in implementing “adaptation pathways (AP)\,” a much-discussed approach to planning under uncertainty. Intended for practitioners\, this webinar dives into the AP playbook to discuss a core feature: the development of “thresholds.” Thresholds show at what point along a pathway a place is no longer resilient due to changing conditions. It identifies when a set of actions must be replaced or supplemented for a community to remain resilient (and change “pathways”). \nOur practitioner speakers will share their experience using AP in planning and zero in on how they went about defining resilience thresholds. This conversation will reference the closely linked subject of our third webinar\, scheduled for May\, which will focus on the development of “triggers\,” real time monitoring that can indicate when a shoreline is approaching its threshold of vulnerability and therefore needs to make planning adjustments. \nThe webinar will feature multiple opportunities to ask questions of speakers and for discussion. \nRegister for this webinar on Zoom!
URL:https://dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca/event/adaptation-pathways-in-action-establishing-thresholds-to-create-pathways-to-resilience/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230302T110000
DTSTAMP:20260517T040048
CREATED:20230222T171803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T171803Z
UID:4883-1677751200-1677754800@dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar: Using Climate Data & Models in Forest Management
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 2\, 2023\n10:00am PST \nMosaic Forest Management and the professionals that support its sustainable timberland business are on the front lines of climate change impacts and have a key role to play in addressing the challenges and risks of climate change. This presentation will highlight opportunities and challenges associated with climate change\, with a focus on the climate models used to visualize and support the development of long-term adaptation and mitigation strategies to address the physical risks due to climate change. \nMosaic is SFI certified and recently met the standards two new objectives on climate-smart forestry. The presenters will discuss how these objectives were met by using specialized expertise to support downscaled GCM outputs on future scenarios that can be used to inform forest management decisions. A key objective of this project was to provide professionals with high-quality future climate data and tools for assessing and responding to climate change. \nRegister for this webinar on Zoom!
URL:https://dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca/event/webinar-using-climate-data-models-in-forest-management/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230301T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230303T150000
DTSTAMP:20260517T040048
CREATED:20230222T173825Z
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UID:4896-1677659400-1677855600@dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca
SUMMARY:Indigenous Climate Resilience Forum
DESCRIPTION:March 1 – 3\, 2023\nVirtual \nThe Indigenous Climate Resilience Forum is a free\, three-day virtual event designed to inform\, connect\, and support Indigenous communities in climate adaptation and resilience. \nTaking place from March 1-3\, 2023\, this year’s theme is climate risk and resilience. This Forum is being hosted by Alderhill Planning Inc.\, in collaboration with the B.C. Climate Action Secretariat. There will be presentations\, workshops\, story-sharing\, engagement from the new Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness\, opportunities to network\, a cross-ministry open house for climate-related discussions\, a keynote address by Ta’Kaiya Blaney\, and more! \nRegister for the Indigenous Climate Resilience Forum here!
URL:https://dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca/event/indigenous-climate-resilience-forum/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260517T040048
CREATED:20230221T192751Z
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UID:4872-1677585600-1677589200@dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca
SUMMARY:The Map of Adaptation Actions: Advancing Climate Resilience in the Prairies
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 28\, 2023\n12:00pm PST \nJoin ClimateWest for a presentation and discussion on Environment and Climate Change Canada’s (ECCC) Map of Adaptation Actions—a collection of climate change adaptation examples designed to aid decision-makers and others acting on climate change. This webinar will explore the Map’s features and how it can be used to inspire adaptation projects. It will also focus on highlighting climate adaptation actions from the Town of High River\, Alberta. \nSpeakers will include:\n– Kerra Chomlak\, ClimateWest\n– Casey Clunas\, Canadian Centre for Climate Services\n– Tazmin Holy\, Canadian Centre for Climate Services\n– Mayor Craig Snodgrass\, Town of High River \nPlease note that the webinar will be recorded. English and French versions of the presentation materials will be made available after the webinar has concluded. \nRegister for this webinar on Zoom!
URL:https://dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca/event/the-map-of-adaptation-actions-advancing-climate-resilience-in-the-prairies/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230224T110000
DTSTAMP:20260517T040048
CREATED:20230221T192425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T192425Z
UID:4869-1677232800-1677236400@dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar: Risk and Return on Investment Tool (RROIT)
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, February 24\, 2023\n10am – 11am PST \nThe Risk and Return on Investment Tool (RROIT) is a multi-flood hazard decision-support tool that helps municipalities\, property owners\, investors and watershed agencies manage their flood-related risks. The new RROIT Water Quality Module is useful for municipalities conducting long-range planning and cost estimating for stormwater pond maintenance. The Water Quality Module evaluates the sediment accumulation in stormwater ponds. RROIT uses data many communities already have at their disposal to identify flood and erosion risks under current climate conditions and for a range of future climate change scenarios. RROIT calculates the potential financial losses associated with flood- and erosion-related impacts and produces maps and supporting information to prioritize areas for attention. \nThis webinar will provide an overview on the inputs required to run RROIT\, show the existing suite of mapping available in RROIT\, the process of engaging Risk Sciences International (RSI) to implement the tool\, and demonstrate what the output map-based products look like to regional municipalities in Southern Ontario. The presenters will also illustrate how to use these products to support decision-makers in Asset Management Planning and valuation to meet the requirements of Reg 588/17. \nRegister for this webinar on Zoom!
URL:https://dev.retooling.ca.developmentwebsite.ca/event/webinar-risk-and-return-on-investment-tool-rroit/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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