Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation | Centre Intact d’adaptation au climat

Kathryn Bakos will be moderating and Joanna Eyquem PGeo. ENV SP. CWEM. CEnv. will be speaking at CatIQ Connect 2025 conference. The conference will review the Canadian insured catastrophes of 2024, provide a forecast for 2025, and foster collaboration between sectors on resilience and recovery in the face of catastrophes. Kathryn Bakos and Joanna Eyquem will discuss stress testing climate risk and how nature-based solutions can help. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g5VqsdW

Joanna Eyquem PGeo. ENV SP. CWEM. CEnv. will be at Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Sustainable Communities conference, contributing to a panel on Risk and Resilience, a CSA Group-led workshop on Natural Assets and the Sustainable Community Awards ceremony as one of this year’s judges. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gv5kC-Jy

Joanna Eyquem PGeo. ENV SP. CWEM. CEnv. will join the Global Risk Institute to present on the Role and Value of Nature for Climate Risk Management  This webinar will be of interest to risk managers, those working in sustainable finance, and other leaders wanting to stay up on emerging trends in sustainability. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ef7is5RR

Dr. Blair Feltmate was featured on episode 40 of The Conference Board of Canada's podcast Bright Future. He emphasizes that climate change is now irreversible, and our focus should shift to adapting to extreme weather events rather than solely reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The most effective approach to Canadians is communicating the facts clearly and accurately. Listen to the podcast here: https://lnkd.in/e5p34cXH Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ewRwHaGh Listen on Apple podcast: https://lnkd.in/eih3ScFw

Joanna Eyquem PGeo. ENV SP. CWEM. CEnv. (Intact Centre, University of Waterloo), Peter van Dijk MBA, LLM, SCR, ICD.D, and James (Jason) Stewart point to real progress toward transforming accounting rules and integrating the value of natural assets into financial reporting. The article outlines a clear path to recognize and manage critical services that nature provides in Canada, including climate resilience. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gr2Q6uA3

Dr. Anabela Bonada, PhD, was featured on page 5 of The Hill Times Environment Policy Briefing on December 9, 2024. Here, she discusses how governments, industries, and the private sector must take action and promote straightforward, cost-effective solutions to educate the population on addressing the impacts of climate change. "With the tools, knowledge, and strategies already in hand, there is no excuse for delay. Climate adaptation must be Canada’s top priority in 2025 and in the years to come." Read the policy briefing here: https://lnkd.in/gSGDSnfC View strategies through the Intact Centre's Climate-Ready infographics here: https://lnkd.in/gakSry_b

The Ontario Government | Gouvernement de l’Ontario has introduced new legislation to update and enhance the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA), aiming to create a more effective, coordinated, and comprehensive approach to emergency prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery at both the provincial and municipal levels. The Intact Centre has had the privilege of supporting the EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ONTARIO (EMO) team, and you can find the Intact Centre’s resources highlighted throughout the Emergency Preparedness Resources website. Take a look here: https://lnkd.in/eiXrN5nW

Reducing risks and managing #naturalassets requires communities to work together at scale. Kudos to Town of Huntsville and Township of Lake of Bays for bringing over 60 municipal leaders together at their Integrated Watershed Management workshop last week. Thanks Trevor D. for the opportunity to contribute - I look forward to seeing what the group do next! Press release: https://lnkd.in/ejJiZkcq

On Tuesday December 3, 2024, Kathryn Bakos spoke at the #MaRSClimateImpact by MaRS Discovery District. She spoke in the session "Weathering the Storms: Building Resilient Cities," discussing how cities can better withstand extreme weather, support local governments in investing despite ongoing flood cleanup demands, and identify critical changes for resilience against climate-driven storms.

In this op-ed for The Hill Times, Dr. Anabela Bonada, PhD calls for urgent climate adaptation action.   In 2024, Canada faced its highest-ever insured losses from extreme weather, totaling $8.1 billion. Uninsured losses added another $24–32 billion—enough to fund dozens of hospitals nationwide. These staggering numbers underscore a critical truth: adaptation is not optional—it’s essential. Dr. Bonada highlights the pressing need for action to protect homes, communities, and public resources. The time to adapt is now.  Read the co-ed here: https://lnkd.in/g5QrZvBR #ClimateAdaptation #Resilience #Canada