Guidebook for adaptation to climate change

Guidebook for adaptation to climate change

Article Type: News from the net From: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management, Volume 1, Issue 3

The Adaptation and Impact Research Division (Environment Canada) and Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability (University of British Columbia) have just released a guidebook entitled: Canadian Communities Guidebook for Adaptation to Climate Change – Including an Approach to Generate Mitigation Co-benefits in the Context of Sustainable Development.

This guidebook explores the potential for adaptation to climate change by suggesting a process closely tied to on-going planning cycles to help decision makers in incorporating responses climate change into their local development initiatives. The idea is that this guidebook will be of use to planners, decision makers, local practitioners and to anyone interested in responding to climate change and building a resilient community. This guidebook emphasizes the importance of being proactive in creating responses that prepare communities for future climatic, policy and development challenges. The guidebook provides additional reference materials, including: information on how to interpret the consequences of climate change; an extensive list of adaptation options available; a list of published guidebooks; and several other resources available for consultation.

The guidebook can be found at: www.forestry.ubc.ca/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=xsexCSatHjo%3d&tabid=2455&mid=5415&language=en-US