Equitable adaptation workshop series

Climate change affects us all—but not equally. Municipalities have a key role to play in helping communities respond to these uneven impacts through local adaptation efforts that are inclusive, community-driven and fair.

This series brings together municipal staff from across Canada to explore how to apply equity principles in the implementation of climate adaptation projects. Through regional in-person sessions and a virtual workshop, participants will gain practical insights, connect with peers, and hear directly from equity-deserving groups.

Participant insights will also help shape a new national resource on equitable adaptation, to be released in 2025. 

Virtual workshop

Date and time: Thursday, May 29, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET 
Registration deadline: Tuesday, May 27 at 5 p.m. ET

The virtual workshop is open to participants from all regions and designed to make participation more accessible.  

Register for the virtual workshop

What you’ll gain

This series focuses on turning equity principles into practical actions for municipal climate adaptation. You’ll explore:

• Equitable climate adaptation 
  Explore why equity, Reconciliation, anti-racism and inclusion are essential for effective adaptation.
• Embedding equity into your projects 
  Apply an equity lens across the entire project lifecycle—from planning and implementation to monitoring and evaluation.
• Spatial and demographic equity 
  Identify populations most affected by climate impacts and tailor actions to address systemic barriers.
• Collaborative and inclusive project design 
  Move beyond consultation to co-create adaptation solutions with communities facing the greatest risks.
• Learning from lived experience 
  Engage with equity-deserving groups to learn how adaptation projects can better reflect their needs and realities.
• Peer learning and support 
  Build a network of municipal peers to share experiences, challenges, and strategies for advancing equitable climate action.

Who should attend

Municipal staff from any region or experience level who are working on—or interested in starting—climate adaptation projects with an equity focus.

In-person workshops

Regional in-person sessions are taking place in May and June 2025, led by local partners and tailored to regional needs. 

Register for any session

Why equity matters in local climate adaptation

Climate risks and resources are not evenly distributed. Embedding equity into municipal adaptation implementation actions helps ensure those who face the greatest risks also receive the greatest support.  

This series offers tools and insights to help make your local climate action more inclusive, effective and community-led.

This workshop series is led by the Green Municipal Fund and coordinated by the AIM Network, in collaboration with:

• CLIMAtlantic
• ClimateWest
• Transition Bridges Project
• Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions
• Yukon Association of Communities