ICLEI Canada

Join us in welcoming Karina Richters to the ICLEI Canada team! 👋 As Engineering Director, Karina draws on her extensive experience working in local government to develop new and innovative programs that support broad and practical #ClimateAction. Karina brings 20+ years of research, project management and supervisory experience in the field of municipal climate change, including 15 years working at the City of Windsor as Supervisor of Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change. Over her career, Karina has worked with multi-disciplinary teams to develop and lead the implementation of key strategic municipal plans, programs, and projects.  Karina is a licensed Professional Engineer who holds a Bachelor's and a Master’s in Environmental Engineering as well as additional training in infrastructure resiliency, climate policy and procurement, climate law, and asset management to name a few. She is inspired by the climate action being undertaken across Canada and is particularly interested in identifying opportunities to achieve mutual benefits with other municipal priorities including housing, affordability, and equity. Welcome to the team, Karina! #ICLEICanada #ICLEITeam

Have you heard? 📣 We are seeking a Mitigation Lead to support climate change mitigation work with a focus on advancing low-carbon, climate-resilient infrastructure. If you are a strategic thinker primed and motivated to contribute to innovations in climate infrastructure, have extensive experience working in the field of climate change mitigation, and bring 7+ years of professional experience related to climate change, engineering, urban planning and/or sustainability, this is the opportunity for you! Apply to join our team and drive meaningful change Visit our Career Page to download the full job description and apply 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJVQyiGR  Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. #ICLEICanada #JobOpportunities #ClimateJobs #GreenJobs #SustainabilityJobs

Did you miss the #ClimateInsight training session? No problem! Watch the recording to learn how Climate Insight can support you in building #LowCarbon, #ClimateResilient public housing and infrastructure in your community. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e_ywtYB4

Join us in welcoming Joshua Kelly, P.Eng., PMP, CEM to the ICLEI Canada team! 👋 As Engineering Director, Climate Platform, Josh draws on his wealth of experience in local government asset management, project management, climate action, and sustainability to support the ongoing development of Climate Insight | Perspectives Climatiques.  Before joining ICLEI Canada, Josh worked for the City of Prince George. Most recently, he worked as an Energy and Environmental Manager for Sinclar Group Forest Products Ltd., working closely with BC Hydro and industry to promote engagement in environmental management and energy conservation. Josh holds a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Environmental Engineering and is a registered Professional Engineer in BC, a Project Management Professional, and a Certified Energy Manager. Welcome to the team, Josh! #ICLEICanada #ICLEITeam

“Extreme weather and climate change are no longer distant concerns. They are pressing issues for elected officials, city managers, and public infrastructure professionals.” 👉 That's the message from ICLEI Canada's Managing Director Ewa Jackson in this month’s edition of Municipal World. Check out the whole article to see how Climate Insight | Perspectives Climatiques is designed to support public housing and infrastructure professionals face the climate crisis head-on: https://lnkd.in/gGXdMJuW

NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY! 🌱💼  We are seeking a Mitigation Lead to support climate change mitigation work with a focus on advancing low-carbon, climate-resilient infrastructure. This key role involves a wide variety of research, communications, and project management skills. Visit our Career Page to download the full job description and apply  👉 https://lnkd.in/eJVQyiGR Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. #ICLEICanada #JobOpportunities #ClimateJobs #GreenJobs #SustainabilityJobs

📸 #LCF2024 presentations and event photos are now available on our website! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us in Vancouver – your participation made the Forum truly special. Visit our website to browse speaker presentations, and to download or share any of the event photos. When sharing or using the photos, please include "Photo by Laura Harvey". Find LCF 2024 photos, presentations, and more at: https://lnkd.in/evrVfqYZ. See you next year in Halifax!

Renforcer la #RésilienceClimatique, c’est assurer la santé des Canadiens à l’heure où les phénomènes climatiques extrêmes sont de plus en plus fréquents. Nous avons annoncé hier un financement de plus de 39,5 M$ pour 53 projets dans le cadre du Programme d’adaptation aux changements climatiques et du programme Communautés côtières résilientes au climat de RNCan. Lire le communiqué : https://ow.ly/bB1X50U7TsV Pour en savoir plus sur les 12 projets à l’échelle de la Colombie-Britannique ou du pays : https://ow.ly/ns9j50U7TFF ICLEI Canada HeronBridge Consulting Engineers and Geoscientists BC SFU's Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue Fraser Basin Council ESSA Technologies Ltd Secwepemcúl’ecw Restoration and Stewardship Society Vancouver Fraser Port Authority Regional District of Nanaimo Emergency Planning Secretariat Aspen Global Change Institute #RésilienceClimatique

Our Managing Director, Ewa Jackson, joined the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson to announce an exciting new project today. The Pacific North Shore and Sunshine Coast Regional Climate Collaborative project is one of several supported through Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)’s Climate Change Adaptation Program and the Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities Program to reduce climate change risks and build more resilient communities across the country in support of the #NationalAdaptationStrategy. The Pacific North Shore and Sunshine Coast Regional Climate Collaborative project will help coordinate approaches to address #SeaLevelRise and #CoastalFlooding, while also multisolving to achieve multiple local co-benefits. Through this project, we look forward to establishing a regional collaborative and building the foundation for long-term outcomes related to #CoastalResilience across the Pacific North Shore and Sunshine Coast region. Read the full press release and stay tuned for more information about this project: https://lnkd.in/eGgd-gBb

REMINDER! Join next week’s online training session to discover how #ClimateInsight can support you in building #LowCarbon, #ClimateResilient public housing and infrastructure in your community. Join us and get to know this free, online platform that brings together climate information relevant to public housing and infrastructure in one central location. This webinar will be held in English with options for simultaneous translation. Register to join us on Thursday, November 21, from 1:00–2:00pm EST 👉 https://lnkd.in/eMXBZszb  // RAPPEL ! Inscrivez-vous pour rejoindre la séance de formation en ligne la semaine prochaine. Découvrez comment #PerspectivesClimatiques peut vous aider à bâtir des logements publics et des infrastructures sobres en carbone et résilientes aux changements climatiques dans votre communauté. Rejoignez-nous pour découvrir cette plateforme en ligne gratuite qui rassemble en un seul endroit central les informations climatiques pertinentes pour les logements publics et les infrastructures. Ce webinaire se déroulera en anglais avec des options pour la traduction simultanée. Inscrivez-vous pour nous rejoindre le jeudi 21 novembre, de 13h00 à 14h00 EST 👉https://lnkd.in/eMXBZszb