Climate change adaptation

Boyden Research Sees Asia-Pacific Ahead in Sustainability Leadership

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

ESG, Research, Carbon footprint, Growth, Risk, Culture, Climate change adaptation, Chief sustainability officer, Appetite, Management, Renewable energy

Findings reveal an incisive and world-leading focus on sustainability in terms of skills, growth, investment and culture.

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Findings reveal an incisive and world-leading focus on sustainability in terms of skills, growth, investment and culture.
Allan Marks , Managing Partner, Boyden Australia, comments, “The focus on sustainability and ESG underscores the growing recognition of sustainability as a catalyst for growth and corporate responsibility within the Asia-Pacific business arena.
Clients in the industrial sector are beginning to perceive sustainability as a growth driver and are actively investing in leadership development and recruiting new leadership talent to tackle resourcing challenges and maintain competitiveness”.
Skills in sustainability are among the top three priorities for strengthening skills at board and executive level to capitalise on growth through ‘sustainability opportunities’.

Planet Partners with the UAE Space Agency to Build Satellite Data-driven Loss and Damage Atlas for Climate Resilience

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, today announced its partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Space Agency, to build a regional satellite data-driven loss and damage atlas for climate change resilience.

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Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, today announced its partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Space Agency, to build a regional satellite data-driven loss and damage atlas for climate change resilience.
The initiative aims to provide data to a select country facing high degrees of climate risk to help build resilience, make informed policy decisions, and stimulate financial programs for climate adaptation and mitigation.
“Climate change is one of the biggest challenges we as a planet have ever faced, and it’s critical that vulnerable countries are able to have real, tangible insights to build resilience,” said Will Marshall, Planet co-founder and CEO.
“Satellite data can help to capture those insights and to help build early warning systems for climate risks, but we can’t do it alone.

Canadian nonprofits are investing in digital transformation to drive efficiency and growth, Sage study finds

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

Optimism, Finance and Corporate Services Directorates, Corporate services, Organization, Forecasting, Duke, Technology, Climate change adaptation, Awareness, Social media, Investment, Marketing, Foundation, COVID-19, Management

As such, the need to accelerate or continue digital transformation initiatives is pressing to help overcome these acute challenges.

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As such, the need to accelerate or continue digital transformation initiatives is pressing to help overcome these acute challenges.
In fact, 28% of Canadian nonprofits experienced a decrease in 2021 revenue, with four in ten experiencing more than 25% decrease in revenue.
One-third of nonprofits saw a decrease in funding from both foundations and corporations over the last twelve months.
As a technology partner to many Canadian nonprofits, we are encouraged by both the strategic and cultural shifts of these organizations.

Global Leaders on COP26: Climate Emergency Demands Policy Shift to Adaptation

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Monday, September 6, 2021

Countries, Foreign relations, Government, Climate change policy, Global Center on Adaptation, Climate change adaptation, Climate resilience, Climate finance, Feike Sijbesma, GCA, Paris Agreement, United Nations Climate Change Conference

Today, global leaders gathered in Rotterdam to participate in the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) High Level Dialogue: An Adaptation Acceleration Imperative for COP26.

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Today, global leaders gathered in Rotterdam to participate in the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) High Level Dialogue: An Adaptation Acceleration Imperative for COP26.
It highlighted that certain impacts, such as extreme heat spells, would double in scale over the next decade, demanding unprecedented acceleration and investment in adaptation and resilience to counteract the growing climate emergency.
remarked Ban Ki-moon, 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations and Chair of the Global Center on Adaptation.
Countries are ready for new ambition on adaptation, and they are ready for much scaled up financing for adaptation too.

Canada launches CLIMAtlantic to help Atlantic Canadians adapt to climate change

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

Physical geography, Articles, Natural environment, Climate change adaptation, Effects of climate change, Climate change, Sea level rise, Climate change in Africa, Climate resilience

Canadians are increasingly aware of the impacts of climate change, including more frequent and severe storms, coastal erosion, sea-level rise, and inland flooding.

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Canadians are increasingly aware of the impacts of climate change, including more frequent and severe storms, coastal erosion, sea-level rise, and inland flooding.
CLIMAtlantic will help ensure those who live and work in the Atlantic Region have access to tailored local climate information and services.
CLIMAtlantic will highlight localized climate information for Atlantic Canada, helping organizations, local governments, and businesses integrate climate change into their planning and decision-making."
CLIMAtlantic is made up of seasoned climate change adaptation professionals, who will make this a world-class climate change services centre that will significantly advance Atlantic Canada's collective resilience to the impacts of climate change."

Readout: Minister Wilkinson and California Governor Gavin Newsom discuss collaboration on clean transportation efforts

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Friday, July 9, 2021

Articles, Ecological succession, Emergency management, Fire prevention, Wildfire, Lytton, Climate change adaptation, Nature, Geography of British Columbia

Governor Newsom congratulated Canada on its recently announced mandatory 100percent zeroemission vehicle (ZEV) sales target for 2035.

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Governor Newsom congratulated Canada on its recently announced mandatory 100percent zeroemission vehicle (ZEV) sales target for 2035.
The Minister and Governor discussed the British Columbia wildfires, which have devastated the town of Lytton, British Columbia.
Given the catastrophic wildfires affecting California and British Columbia, the Governor and Minister underscored the important role of fire resilience measures as part of broader climate adaptation efforts.
Minister Wilkinson mentioned that Canada is in the process of preparing a comprehensive National Adaptation Strategy, and both the Governor and Minister agreed on the urgent need for action on climate adaptation.

EIOPA further contributes to sustainable finance

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Friday, July 9, 2021

European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority, European Union, Insurance regulation, Insurance, Money, Climate change adaptation, Prudential, Government, Pan-European Pension

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) issued today three publications as part of its activities on sustainable finance.

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The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) issued today three publications as part of its activities on sustainable finance.
EIOPAs deliverables support the EU Commissions new Sustainable Finance Strategy in striving for greater protection against climate and environmental risks through insurance coverage, and integrating sustainability risks in the prudential framework for insurers.
As the next step, EIOPA will focus on exploring a risk-based prudential treatment of insurance products related to climate change adaptation.
Finally, EIOPA will consider investigating the potential for long-term non-life contracts, considering the need to develop innovative solutions.

Canada Releases National Issues Report on Climate Change Adaptation

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Monday, June 28, 2021

Articles, Natural environment, Animal ecology, Climate change adaptation, Climate change policy, Plant ecology, Climate change, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Climate security, Women in climate change

The Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, and the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, today announced the release of Canada in a Changing Climate: National Issues Report ,a national perspective on how climate change is impacting our environment, economy and many aspects of our daily lives and how we are adapting to these impacts.

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The Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, and the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, today announced the release of Canada in a Changing Climate: National Issues Report ,a national perspective on how climate change is impacting our environment, economy and many aspects of our daily lives and how we are adapting to these impacts.
The report is part of Canada in a Changing Climate: Advancing our Knowledge for Action , a collaborative national assessment process led by Natural Resources Canada, which forms the foundation for the ambitious action we need to take as we develop Canada's National Adaptation Strategy.
Alongside the report, Natural Resources Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada's Canadian Centre for Climate Services also launched the Map of Adaptation Actions , aninteractive, onlinesearchable map of climate change adaptation case studies from Canada, to increase access to useful information and resources supporting adaptation action.
Natural Resources Canada, together with Environment and Climate Change Canada, Public Safety Canada and Infrastructure Canada, is developing a National Adaptation Strategy that will be used to help protect Canadians across the country from extreme weather and emerging climate risk.

Nine Ontario Municipalities Part of National Cohort Undertaking Natural Asset Inventories and Building Climate Resilience

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Articles, Infrastructure, Management accounting, Asset management, Valuation, Asset Management Plan, Inventory, Climate change adaptation

This current program represents the largest cluster of municipal natural asset inventories in the country.

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This current program represents the largest cluster of municipal natural asset inventories in the country.
Participating municipalities include Markham, Peterborough, and Dufferin County in southern Ontario, though the project enables shared learning across the country.
These next steps will help municipalities move from the inventory phase to a complete natural asset management plan.
Natural asset management strategies motivate municipalities to protect, enhance, and restore nature and are recognized as an important step forward in municipal climate adaptation plans.

Highlights - Exchange with the Commission on the new EU Adaptation Strategy - Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

Animal ecology, Climate change adaptation, Climate change policy, Plant ecology, Climate change, Articles, Natural environment, Nature, Environmental policy of the European Union

On 14 June 2021, the ENVI Committee Members will exchange views with the Commission on the new EU strategy on adaptation to climate change.

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On 14 June 2021, the ENVI Committee Members will exchange views with the Commission on the new EU strategy on adaptation to climate change.
In December 2020, the European Parliament called for a comprehensive adaptation strategy on strengthening the EU's resilience against the adverse and irreversible impacts of climate change.
On 24 February 2021, the Commission published its new strategy, which aims to make EU and international adaptation action smarter, swifter and more systemic.