Webinar: Climate-resilient buildings: Tools and insights for municipalities

Climate hazards are pushing infrastructure to its limits, but practical building design choices can reduce those risks. This webinar will showcase tools that support the design and upgrade of climate-resilient buildings. You’ll leave with practical insights and next steps to apply in your own community.

By attending this webinar, you’ll:

• Discover tools to help strengthen buildings against wildfire, flooding and other climate risks.
• Learn about incorporating relevant codes, data and standards into climate-resilient building design.
• Find out where to access expert advice and planning support.
• Explore building strategies that balance cost, risk and co-benefits.
• Learn about GMF funding opportunities for climate-resilient buildings.

Whether you’re just beginning your municipality’s adaptation journey or looking to advance existing projects, this session will provide practical insights to support your next steps.

Speakers:

• Lucas Coletta, Senior Engineer, Natural Resources Canada
• Devin Causley, Senior Policy Analyst, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
• Pouriya Jafarpur, Physical Science Officer, Canadian Centre for Climate Services, Environment and Climate Change Canada
• Sharmalene Mendis-Millard, Director, Partners for Action, University of Waterloo

Register now