ClimateWest

📢 Upcoming webinar series! In a changed and changing climate, how can communities in Manitoba prepare for climate-related hazards, and protect the people, assets, and ecosystems in their communities? This three-webinar series will take you through the adaptation planning journey using free tools and resources developed under the Manitoba Climate Resilience Training Program. During the series, you will learn: ✅ Where to find climate projections, how to use them to identify climate-related risks and vulnerabilities, and understand the implications ✅ How to conduct a climate vulnerability and risk assessment for your community ✅ How to develop local adaptation strategies, plans, and actions Register now and learn more about the webinar: https://lnkd.in/gxUGr6fm #Manitoba #ClimateAdaptation #CDNmunis

⏰ Webinar happening tomorrow! Developing a climate adaptation plan can seem like a daunting task. Join the Government of Manitoba to find out how to take the first steps and develop a plan that enhances the health, safety and resilience of your community. ✅ Understand the benefits of an adaptation plan ✅ Identify and evaluate potential adaptation actions, and create an adaptation plan ✅ Determine how to put the plan into action ✅ Discover how to evaluate the plan’s progress and effectiveness, ensuring continued preparedness Hosted by ClimateWest, this webinar is part of a webinar series that supports communities on their adaptation planning journey using free tools and resources developed under the Manitoba Climate Resilience Training Program. Register now and learn more about the webinar: https://lnkd.in/gxUGr6fm #Manitoba #ClimateAdaptation #CDNmunis

Did you know that municipalities can access free expert support to make infrastructure more resilient to climate hazards? Learn about the Climate Ready Infrastructure Service at next week's interactive information session: 📅 Tuesday, March 18 @ 12:00 PM CDT ✍ Register https://lnkd.in/eaNnhW_r #ClimateResilience #Infrastructure

Last week, our Network Coordinator Elizabeth Shearer, MBA represented ClimateWest at the BC Climate Resilience Summit in Vancouver. Check out her key takeaway from this insightful event 👇 #ClimateResilience

⏰ Happening tomorrow! Knowing your risks is key to being prepared and adapting to our changed and changing climate. This webinar will provide you with the knowledge and tools to assess the impact of climate on communities in Manitoba. Learn how to conduct a climate vulnerability and risk assessment to help you manage and reduce the risk and severity of climate hazards. Presented by the Government of Manitoba and hosted by ClimateWest, this webinar is part of a webinar series that supports communities on their adaptation planning journey using free tools and resources developed under the Manitoba Climate Resilience Training Program. Register now and learn more about the webinar: https://lnkd.in/gxUGr6fm #Manitoba #ClimateAdaptation #CDNmunis

📢 We're #hiring! We are seeking an outgoing, motivated and highly organized leader to help us advance climate adaptation and resiliency in the Prairie region. As Executive Director, you will be joining a small team that demands creativity, flexibility and the ability to get things done. If this sounds like you, find out more and apply 👇 https://lnkd.in/gHDy5_PW ClimateWest strives to build a team that reflects the diversity of the communities who call the Prairies home. We encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups and persons with disabilities. If we can make the process easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please reach out. #ClimateJobs #GreenJobs

It's with a mix of excitement and sadness that we say farewell to our inspiring Executive Director, Kerra Chomlak. Starting next week, Kerra is embarking on an exciting new journey with Associated Engineering, where she will continue her impactful work in climate resilience. We are incredibly grateful for Kerra's outstanding leadership and dedication. Her contributions have been instrumental in shaping ClimateWest and her passion and vision have been an inspiration to her team and others. Among many other achievements during her time with ClimateWest, Kerra also successfully earned her Master of Arts in Climate Action Leadership from Royal Roads University and was part of the inaugural graduating class of this program. Please join us in wishing Kerra all the best in her new role. We know she will achieve great things and continue to make a positive impact in her new venture. Thank you, Kerra! 💚

⏰ Happening tomorrow! What is the difference between climate adaptation and mitigation? How does net zero relate to climate preparedness? Find out the answers and more at tomorrow's webinar, Climate Preparedness 101, presented by the Government of Manitoba and hosted by ClimateWest. 👉 Register now and learn more about the webinar: https://lnkd.in/gxUGr6fm #Manitoba #ClimateAdaptation #CDNmunis

👋 Meet our inspiring Project Coordinator, Asha Nelson! When she's not juggling projects at ClimateWest, she can be found enjoying the outdoors through cycling, climbing and canoeing. Find out more about Asha - https://lnkd.in/gpqcMwGU

📨 Our February newsletter is out! https://lnkd.in/gZt-3Epc Check it out to discover... ✅ Climate resilience in Manitoba webinar series (starting next week!) ✅ Towards Inclusive Adaptation workshop with ICLEI Canada ✅ Rethinking Indigenous Community-Led Water Sovereignty in Western Canada webinar with Canadian Water Resources Association Saskatchewan ✅ Self-paced, online learning with the Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources, Inc. and Green Municipal Fund ✅ Latest report from the Canadian Climate Institute / Institut climatique du Canada on how to build more housing in a changing climate Sign up for our #newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3KpgTSH #ClimateResilience #Alberta #Saskatchewan #Manitoba