About

CanAdapt is a vibrant peer network platform built for Canadian professionals who are dedicated to helping communities and industries become more resilient, while also working towards reducing carbon pollution and adapting to the effects of climate change. This innovative network was initiated by the Resilient by Design Lab at Royal Roads University and the Climate Risk Institute, alongside a network of partners. CanAdapt operates on the EarthNet platform, an open-source project developed by Rik Logtenberg and Blaine Cook.

Our vision is to create a resilient and sustainable Canada that leads by example in global climate change adaptation efforts. CanAdapt envisions a country where communities and ecosystems are robustly prepared to face climate challenges, thriving through innovation, collaboration, and the widespread implementation of effective adaptation strategies.

Our mission is to empower professionals across various sectors in Canada with the necessary knowledge, tools, and network to effectively implement climate change adaptation strategies.

Our mission is accomplished through:

1. Facilitating a Collaborative Network: Creating a dynamic platform where Canadian professionals can connect, share insights, and collaborate on adaptation projects.
2. Providing Education and Resources: Organizing workshops, seminars, and events that offer the latest in adaptation knowledge, techniques, and policies.
3. Improving Access to Funding: Facilitating access to necessary funding and resources that support the development and execution of impactful adaptation projects.
4. Creating Specialized Sub-networks: Offering tailored support and expertise through sector-specific networks such as infrastructure and forestry to address unique challenges.
5. Advocacting for better policy: Championing policies and practices that promote climate change adaptation, preparing Canada to not only withstand climate challenges but also to flourish.

CanAdapt values innovation and sustainability. We believe in strengthening the resilience of Canadian communities and ecosystems in order to help human beings thrive.

• Sustainability, ensuring that all practices and projects contribute to long-term ecological balance;

• Collaboration, promoting teamwork across disciplines and sectors to achieve common goals;

• Innovation, encouraging creative solutions and novel approaches to climate adaptation;

• Inclusivity, valuing diverse perspectives to enrich adaptation strategies;

• Resilience, building the ability to recover from and adjust easily to challenges;

• Accountability, holding each other responsible for positive community and environmental impacts; and

• Education, committing to ongoing learning and knowledge sharing.

CanAdapt expresses these values through hosting forums for sharing experiences, offering funding and recognition for innovative projects, ensuring diverse representation within its community, providing resources on resilience building, implementing outcome tracking for projects, and continually offering educational opportunities. This integrated approach ensures that CanAdapt not only champions innovative and sustainable solutions to climate change but also fosters a culture of support, responsibility, and continuous improvement among Canadian professionals dedicated to making a difference.