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Solid waste management in Canadian municipalities: A snapshotExpanding responsibility for producers to include the post-consumer stage of their products is a key solution for financial and environmental sustainability in the waste sector. That’s one finding of this Green Municipal Fund (GMF) report highlighting waste sector trends, key factors affecting municipalities’ ability to drive change, and best practices with economic, social and environmental benefits.

This snapshot focuses on practices that fall into four categories:

  • circular economy approaches
  • new technologies
  • integrated solid waste programming
  • mandatory and economic instruments

The City of Beaconsfield, QC provides an example of the last category. They piloted a highly successful pay-as-you-throw (PAYT) waste collection system that allows people to choose a smaller bin or less frequent pick-up and save money in the process. The results: 50 percent less landfill waste and cost savings of 40 percent to the municipality.

In addition to the emphasis on extended producer responsibility (EPR), the report draws several other conclusions, including:

  • Global partnerships among large municipalities will continue to drive change.
  • Organics diversion is becoming more mainstream and has the potential for significant emission reductions.
  • Public awareness and targeted education in the industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI) sector can facilitate success with new projects.

Find more details, examples and conclusions in the report.

About the Green Municipal Fund

The Green Municipal Fund is a $1 billion program, delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and funded by the Government of Canada. Through its unique mix of training, resources and funding, GMF fuels local initiatives that build better lives for millions of Canadians while tackling pressing environmental and climate challenges.

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Summary

Following the destruction left by Hurricane Fiona, Pictou County relied on a local recreation centre to serve as a temporary shelter for incoming power crews. Plans to upgrade the facility will ensure continued resilience during future climate-related extreme events, illustrating how energy and accessibility upgrades can help turn a community building into a resilience centre.  

Background

The Pictou County Wellness Centre (PCWC) is a multipurpose sporting facility located in the heart of Pictou County, N.S. Built in 2012, it features two NHL-sized hockey arenas, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a fitness centre and a gymnasium. The PCWC hosts much of the County’s athletic programming, offering a space where residents can engage in physical activity while building community ties.    

When Hurricane Fiona hit Pictou County in September 2022, violent winds and heavy rainfall caused extensive damage, including tearing roofs off homes and flattening crops. The storm wreaked havoc on critical infrastructure such as electrical wires and transmission lines, leaving most residents without power. For many, the outage lasted a gruelling 10 days. The Pictou County Wellness Centre was the first facility to have power restored, allowing it to act as a resilience hub and serve as a lifeline for community members when they needed it most.

Turning a recreation centre into a resilience hub

As awareness spread of the extent of damage to electrical infrastructure in northeastern Nova Scotia, power crews poured into the area from New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Quebec, Ontario and New England—but had nowhere to stay. It became clear that as one of the few facilities with working electricity, the PCWC could host this inflow of electrical workers. Despite its small staff of seven, the facility welcomed power crews with open arms and served as temporary accommodation.  

The centre brought in 100 cots, installed portable toilets in the parking lots and made use of the showers in the arenas. The kitchen equipment was fully utilized to provide hot meals, and the centre arranged for dumpsters for cleanup janitorial services. The small staff team committed to their role and ensured power crews were cared for and met with hospitality and gratitude.

The centre was also able to support individual community members. With power outages across the County, some residents came to the PCWC to charge their phones, allowing them to connect with friends and family or call for assistance if required.  

Recreation centre in Pictou County, NS

After Hurricane Fiona, the community turned to the Pictou County Wellness Centre for support.

Next steps

To enhance the PCWC’s ability to provide a space where people feel safe, supported and connected during times of uncertainty, the centre will be retrofitted through financing from the federal government’s Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund. This fund will support renovations for 34 climate comfort centres across Pictou and Antigonish counties and will include communication systems, improved accessibility, better volunteer training and resources and the purchase and installation of a generator. Upgrades to the PCWC will help improve the facility’s emergency preparedness and reduce community vulnerability.

In addition, the PCWC is well equipped to improve the building’s energy efficiency, thanks to a feasibility study completed prior to Hurricane Fiona with support from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). While installing a generator will offer essential backup power, incorporating energy-efficient upgrades such as insulation improvements and high-efficiency windows will further strengthen the building’s resilience against extreme weather. These improvements will also reduce heating and electricity costs, freeing up resources that can be redirected to other community services or emergency funds.

Lessons learned

The case of the PCWC illustrates the importance of considering resilience when retrofitting community buildings. By designing facilities to serve beyond their day-to-day purpose, municipalities can ensure these spaces remain functional during unexpected events.

Resilience-focused upgrades—such as energy-efficiency improvements and backup power systems—can:

  • help buildings maintain safe, livable conditions during extreme weather
  • expand their capacity to shelter people in place
  • improve occupant safety and comfort
  • support grid reliability when systems are under stress

These elements position community facilities to operate as temporary shelters in times of crisis, ultimately strengthening a municipality’s ability to respond to and recover from climate events.

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Funding Snapshot

Maximum Award:
$70,000
  • Grant up to 80%* of eligible costs
  • Up to a maximum of $70,000 
Open To:

The following organizations are eligible for GMF funding. 

  • Canadian municipal governments (e.g., towns, cities, regions, districts, and local boards)
  • Municipal partners, which include:  
    • Municipally owned corporations
    • Regional, provincial or territorial organizations delivering municipal services
    • Non-governmental organizations
    • Not-for-profit organizations
    • Research institutes (e.g., universities)
    • Indigenous community 

For-profit entities are not eligible partners. 

 

Expected Output:

A feasibility study of a climate adaptation project that improves municipal readiness for climate events.

 

Application Deadline:

The deadline to submit a full application for this funding is July 8-October 28, 2025, or until available funds for this round have been allocated.

Applicants are encouraged to contact GMF early in the application period to receive their pre-application form, which GMF uses to validate the eligibility of the proposal. Only proposals for which a full application has been submitted will be considered in a funding round. 

Lead municipalities are eligible to receive funding from Adaptation in Action for up to the following number of projects over the lifetime of the initiative, based on their population reported in the most recent census: 

Population SizeTotal Number of Projects
<50,0001 Implementation Project
1 Feasibility Study
50,000 – 500,0002 Implementation Projects
2 Feasibility Studies
>500,0003 Implementation Projects
3 Feasibility Studies


 

Eligible Costs:

See the list of eligible costs. 

*The following applicants may qualify for additional grant funding of up to 100% of eligible project costs:  

  • Rural or remote communities, and municipalities with populations below 10,000, will receive a cost share of 90%
  • Indigenous communities and local governments applying in partnership with an Indigenous community will receive a cost share of 100%

Contact us to learn more 

What we fund

We fund feasibility studies that assess the viability of climate adaptation projects with total expected eligible implementation costs of up to $1 million. These studies should evaluate projects that would be eligible under the Adaptation in Action: Implementation Projects funding.

Feasibility studies (along with other verification methods) help you determine the practicality and viability of your project. This type of study usually examines a project’s financial, technical, legal and operational aspects, plus scheduling and other factors. Study results provide insights into the project’s achievability and the likelihood of its success.

Identifying a project’s potential challenges, risks and opportunities through a feasibility study enables decision-makers to make informed choices about whether to proceed, modify or abandon a proposed initiative.

What your project needs to achieve

For more information on this funding offer, please see the Local Leadership for Climate Action Application Guide – Adaptation in Action.

The feasibility study must:

  • Focus on a project that would be eligible for funding under Adaptation in Action: Implementation Projects funding offer, with a reasonable expectation that eligible project costs will not exceed $1 million.
  • Include an options analysis to assess the feasibility of incorporating nature-based solutions and minimizing or reducing project-related greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Examine the technical, financial, legal and operational feasibility of the proposed adaptation solution, including site considerations.
  • Demonstrate alignment with a priority risk in your community’s climate risk assessment or climate adaptation plan.
  • Identify potential benefits and consequences for equity-deserving and marginalized communities, and describe how those groups were engaged or consulted before and/or during the study.
  • Include inclusive engagement practices* that reflect a diversity of community voices.
  • Demonstrate that new infrastructure assets are not at high risk of flooding damage (if the proposed asset will be located within the 100-year floodplain, the applicant will be required to show evidence that the asset has been designed to be resilient to flooding).

*Inclusive engagement refers to a collaborative and participatory process that actively involves the diverse voices and perspectives within a community and ensures that all community members are given an opportunity to contribute to decision-making processes.

Required documents

To apply for GMF funding, you must submit:

  • A pre-application form
  • An application form
  • A project workbook
  • All required supporting documents specified in the application guide, including a community climate hazard risk assessment or climate adaptation plan

A GMF project officer will be your point of contact throughout the process. They will review your file and provide feedback. You may be asked to revisit some steps to help you submit a complete and high-quality application.


At a Glance: Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation funding offers

DetailsClimate-Ready Plans and ProcessesFeasibility Studies: Adaptation in ActionImplementation Projects: Adaptation in Action
PurposeHelps communities prepare and plan for climate change.Assesses the viability of projects to tackle climate risks.Implements real-world projects that address local climate challenges.
Eligible ProjectsClimate risk assessments, adaptation plans, resilience training.Studies to determine viability and prepare for future projects.Infrastructure improvements and services that address climate needs.
Funding TypeGrants of up to $140KGrants of up to $70KGrants of up to $1M
Who Should Apply?Communities at the start of their climate journeyCommunities assessing project feasibilityCommunities ready to execute resilience projects
Key OutcomesEnhanced strategies and engagementFeasibility and design clarityInfrastructure improvements reducing climate risks
Learn MoreClimate-Ready Plans and Processes fundingFeasibility Studies: Adaptation in Action fundingImplementation Projects: Adaptation in Action funding
 
Coaching to support climate adaptation success 

Access free, tailored support from experts to help your municipality implement effective, equitable and resilient adaptation projects.

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Readiness check

Question 1

Which of the following best describes your organization?

Question 1a

Do you have a partnership in place with a Canadian municipality?

This funding is intended to support Canadian municipal governments and eligible partners with climate change adaptation.

Unfortunately, your organization cannot access this funding. While this funding isn't the right fit, GMF offers training and resources to support communities in their adaptation journey.

Check out our resources for practical, hands-on tools and knowledge that can support your project efforts and address municipal challenges.
 
Sign up for FCM Connect to stay informed about GMF funding, resources and training. 
 
Discover other GMF funding offered to local governments to fund infrastructure and support a net-zero Canada. 

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Question 2

Has your community completed a climate adaptation plan or a community scale climate change risk assessment? 

Question 3

Is your project intended to reduce impacts of climate change? 

Question 4

Are the estimated costs of the project that is the subject of the study anticipated to be less than $1 million?

Question 5

Will your project be undertaken and completed in the next two years?

It sounds like you have the start of an excellent project. We’d like to continue the conversation.  

The next step is to download the application guide and confirm your eligibility with a GMF representative. They’ll give you a pre-application form and support you in starting your application.

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This funding is intended to support Canadian municipal governments and eligible partners with climate change adaptation.

Unfortunately, your organization cannot access this funding because you are not partnered with a municipality on this project. While this funding isn't the right fit, GMF offers training and resources to support communities in their adaptation journey.

Check out our resources for practical, hands-on tools and knowledge that can support your project efforts and address municipal challenges.
 
Sign up for FCM Connect to stay informed about GMF funding, resources and training. 
 
Discover other GMF funding offered to local governments to fund infrastructure and support a net-zero Canada. 

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Unfortunately, this funding requires that your project supports climate change adaptation in your community. 

While this funding isn't the right fit, GMF offers training and resources to support communities in their adaptation journey, including funding for the development of climate risk assessments and plans. Visit Climate-Ready Plans and Processes to learn more. 

Sign up for FCM Connect to stay informed about GMF funding, resources and training. 

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Unfortunately, this funding requires that your project supports climate change adaptation in your community.

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Unfortunately, this funding requires that your project be valued at less than $1 million.  

While this funding isn't the right fit, GMF offers training and resources to support communities in their adaptation journey.

Check out our resources for practical, hands-on tools and knowledge that can support your project efforts and address municipal challenges.
 
Sign up for FCM Connect to stay informed about GMF funding, resources and training. 
 
Discover other GMF funding offered to local governments to fund infrastructure and support a net-zero Canada. 

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Unfortunately, this funding requires that your project be completed in the next two years. 

While this funding isn't the right fit, GMF offers training and resources to support communities in their adaptation journey.
 

Check out our resources for practical, hands-on tools and knowledge that can support your project efforts and address municipal challenges.
 
Sign up for FCM Connect to stay informed about GMF funding, resources and training. 
 
Discover other GMF funding offered to local governments to fund infrastructure and support a net-zero Canada. 

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This funding is intended to support Canadian municipal governments and eligible partners with climate change adaptation.

Unfortunately, your organization cannot access this funding because you are not partnered with a municipality on this project. While this funding isn't the right fit, GMF offers training and resources to support communities in their adaptation journey.

Check out our resources for practical, hands-on tools and knowledge that can support your project efforts and address municipal challenges.
 
Sign up for FCM Connect to stay informed about GMF funding, resources and training. 
 
Discover other GMF funding offered to local governments to fund infrastructure and support a net-zero Canada. 

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Unfortunately, this funding requires that your project supports climate change adaptation in your community. 

While this funding isn't the right fit, GMF offers training and resources to support communities in their adaptation journey, including funding for the development of climate risk assessments and plans. Visit Climate-Ready Plans and Processes to learn more. 

Sign up for FCM Connect to stay informed about GMF funding, resources and training. 

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Unfortunately, this funding requires that your project supports climate change adaptation in your community.

While this funding isn't the right fit, GMF offers training and resources to support communities in their adaptation journey.

Check out our resources for practical, hands-on tools and knowledge that can support your project efforts and address municipal challenges.
 
Sign up for FCM Connect to stay informed about GMF funding, resources and training. 
 
Discover other GMF funding offered to local governments to fund infrastructure and support a net-zero Canada. 

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Unfortunately, this funding requires that your project be valued at less than $1 million.  

While this funding isn't the right fit, GMF offers training and resources to support communities in their adaptation journey.

Check out our resources for practical, hands-on tools and knowledge that can support your project efforts and address municipal challenges.
 
Sign up for FCM Connect to stay informed about GMF funding, resources and training. 
 
Discover other GMF funding offered to local governments to fund infrastructure and support a net-zero Canada. 

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Unfortunately, this funding requires that your project be completed in the next two years. 

While this funding isn't the right fit, GMF offers training and resources to support communities in their adaptation journey.
 

Check out our resources for practical, hands-on tools and knowledge that can support your project efforts and address municipal challenges.
 
Sign up for FCM Connect to stay informed about GMF funding, resources and training. 
 
Discover other GMF funding offered to local governments to fund infrastructure and support a net-zero Canada. 

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Application process

Phase 1: Readiness check

Before applying, please complete the Readiness check to determine if your feasibility study could be eligible for funding and to learn about next steps.

Phase 2: Pre-application submission

After you have completed the readiness check and determined your eligibility, please contact a GMF representative to discuss your project and obtain the necessary pre-application form.

Contact a GMF representative to schedule an appointment:

1-877-417-0550 

gmfinfo@fcm.ca

Book a meeting with a GMF representative

A GMF representative will review your pre-application form. They will confirm whether your organization and initiative are eligible to proceed to the next stage of the application process.

If you are a municipality or municipal corporation from Quebec, all pre-applications must be submitted and approved by Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation (MAMH).

Phase 3: Full application submission

If your organization and initiative are confirmed to be eligible to proceed to the next phase, your GMF representative will inform you that the full application is available. They will also provide you with a project workbook template to complete and submit with the full application form.

It is important to note that even if a pre-application is permitted to move forward with a full application, it does not guarantee that the project will eligible once all project details are evaluated by GMF, or that it will be approved for funding.

As you complete the application form, contact your GMF representative if you have any questions. Once you’ve filled out the application and project workbook and attached the required supporting documents, submit them to GMF.

Phase 4: GMF project officer review

Once the full application is submitted, a GMF project officer will be assigned to your file and will review your application for accuracy and completeness. They will work with you to resolve any remaining questions and be your point of contact throughout the remainder of the application and funding-decision process.

Phase 5: Peer review and internal review

An external expert peer review panel will evaluate implementation project applications. Feasibility study applications will be assessed internally by GMF staff. Funding recommendations are then provided to GMF Council and FCM’s Board of Directors.

Phase 6: Funding decision

GMF Council makes funding recommendations to FCM’s Board of Directors for funding approval.

How to apply

  1.  Complete the Readiness check. 
  2. Download and review the application guide.
  3. Reach out to a GMF representative to discuss your project at gmfinfo@fcm.ca or 1-877-417-0550.  
  4. Review the list of prerequisites and supporting documents in Appendix C of the application guide.  
  5. Review the eligible and ineligible costs.
  6. Ensure you have a detailed project budget in place and are securing other funding sources for your project.  
  7. Complete the pre-application form. 

Quebec municipalities 

FCM is working with Quebec’s Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Habitation to confirm an agreement that allows FCM to fund feasibility studies for climate adaptation projects in Quebec. Once an agreement is reached, FCM will invite Quebec municipalities to apply.  


Municipally owned corporations are not included in the agreement with the ministry. They must obtain authorization from the Quebec government to secure an agreement with FCM, in accordance with the Ministère du Conseil exécutif. Private non-profit organizations can submit their applications to FCM directly.

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Climate adaptation can feel like something other communities are doing. Ones with more staff, bigger budgets or different pressures.

But the reality is that adaptation is for communities of all sizes and at every stage. It’s about protecting services, infrastructure and quality of life, and doing it in a way that fits your capacity, your budget and your local priorities.

These short reads are built for that kind of work. They offer practical insights and useful framing to help you take the next step. Whether you're planning a project, applying for funding, or trying to get your council or team aligned, each one reflects the challenges municipalities are facing now and the tools available to help them move forward. 

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Adaptation is an investment that works for your bottom line

LLCA funding helps municipalities lower costs, protect infrastructure, and move from planning to action with practical tools and support.

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About the Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation

  
LLCA offers funding and support to help municipalities plan, design and deliver practical adaptation projects. Learn how you can protect infrastructure, support your residents and strengthen your community’s future. 


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While urban forests are critical for a resilient and healthy community, it is equally important to have a deeper understanding of how to properly manage urban forests. A good urban forest management plan will bring long-term and sustainable benefits for your community.  

Join our workshop that will help you prepare a high-quality urban forest management plan. This 2.5 hour hands-on session will guide you through the key components of developing an urban forest management plan, including stakeholder engagement, roles and responsibilities and securing community buy-in.  

By attending this workshop, you will:

  • Learn what baseline information is essential to collect and how this information supports the overall plan.  
  • Set priorities and establish a vision for your community’s urban forest.
  • Understand core urban forest management plan design principles.  
  • Learn how to draft the key components of an urban forest management plan that is tailored to your community.

This workshop is ideal for municipal staff and local partners from Canadian communities of all sizes who are new to urban forest management and are looking for clear guidance, practical examples and a step-by-step roadmap to develop a strong urban forest management plan.

Join us on Thursday August 21, from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET.

Register today. 

This workshop was created in partnership by Tree Canada and FCM’s Green Municipal Fund for the Growing Canada’s Community Canopies initiative, which is delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and funded by the Government of Canada.  

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Are you preparing to apply for an Adaptation in Action implementation project?

Join our webinar on Tuesday, July 22 at 1 p.m. ET to get practical guidance on how to strengthen your project’s submission and make it stand out while avoiding common pitfalls. We’ll walk you through the application process and highlight tips to help your project meet eligibility and evaluation criteria. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions and connect with GMF staff.

While the session will briefly touch on feasibility studies, it is designed primarily for communities applying for funding to implement on-the-ground climate adaptation solutions.  

Speakers:

  • Agathe Moreau, Outreach Advisor, Community Canopy and Adaptation
  • Taranjeet Kaur, Advisor, Funding – Adaptation

The webinar will be bilingual (English and French) with simultaneous interpretation (SI).

Note: This webinar offers general guidance and insights. It does not provide one-on-one support for individual project proposals. 

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Urban forest management plans are critical to the resilience of trees, and trees are critical to the resilience of communities. Learn from experts and from municipal leaders who have developed an urban forest management plan to discover the benefits they bring to local communities and why to build your own.

By attending this webinar, you will:    

  • Learn what benefits an urban forest management plan can offer to your community.
  • Determine what makes a strong plan, including the role of community engagement and data collection.  
  • Consider how to ensure your plan is suited to your local needs and builds resilience to climate change.  
  • Receive resources, tools and networks you can rely on to increase your capacity.

This webinar is well suited for:

  • municipal elected officials
  • parks and recreation staff
  • asset management staff
  • climate change and sustainability staff
  • urban forestry practitioners  
  • planners
  • municipal partners, including local organizations, NGOs and community groups

Speakers:  

  • Jade Schofield, Climate Compass Advisor and GCCC Urban forestry coach
  • Miles Peart, Manager, Urban Forestry, City of Vaughan
  • Jeff Boone, Project Manager, City of Saskatoon
  • Peyton Meters, Engagement Manager, pipikwan pêhtâkwan  

Register today.  

This webinar was created in partnership by Tree Canada and FCM’s Green Municipal Fund for the Growing Canada’s Community Canopies initiative, which is delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and funded by the Government of Canada.  

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Does your municipality have a tree planting project and want to strengthen the climate resilience benefits of that plan. Are you interested in learning how to effectively communicating the benefits to your community? 

Read our Maximizing the Climate Resilience Benefits of Tree Planting Projects tip sheet to discover strategies to help enhance the climate resilience benefits of your tree planting projects. It also provides examples of how to effectively communicate these benefits to your communities.  

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You‘ll learn how to:

  • Effectively communicate the climate resilience benefits of your tree planting projects.
  • Identify climate risks like urban heat, flooding and poor air quality – and use that data to enhance your project.  
  • Design equitable tree planting projects that strengthen your community’s resilience.
  • Explain how your planting project complements your municipality’s climate adaptation goals.
  • Use diverse tree species in your tree planting projects that contribute positively to future climate resilience. 

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Are you planning a tree planting project but are unsure how to enhance the biodiversity and ecosystem health benefits? Are you curious about how to communicate those benefits to your community?

Read our Communicating the Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health Benefits of Tree Planting Projects tip sheet that outlines strategies you can use. These strategies will help you present a business case to council, communicate with residents and other stakeholders, and prepare high-quality tree planting project proposals and funding applications.   

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You‘ll learn how to:

  • Explain how tree planting contributes to biodiversity and ecosystem health.
  • Design tree planting projects that consider and contribute positively to biodiversity and ecosystem resilience.
  • Design tree planting projects that support ecosystem connectivity and habitat restoration.
  • Align your project with existing biodiversity strategies and monitoring practices within your community. 

 Download the tip sheet today 

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This webinar explored the Low Carbon Resilience (LCR) approach—a proven strategic framework that integrates climate considerations into core municipal processes. Discover how your municipality can use LCR to strengthen and accelerate climate planning.

The webinar was delivered in English with French simultaneous interpretation (SI).

Watch the webinar recording to:  

  • Understand the core principles of the Low Carbon Resilience (LCR) approach and how it can streamline climate planning.
  • Apply LCR to align climate initiatives with your municipality’s existing priorities and systems.
  • Exchange ideas with peers and explore practical ways to embed LCR into your community’s planning processes.

Speakers:

  • Lauren Vincent (she/her), Associate Director, Action on Climate Team & Simon Fraser University Climate Innovation
  • Randy Sa’d (he/him), Executive Director, REFOCUS
  • Laura Sampliner (she/her), Manager, Climate Action for the City of New Westminster

Resources discussed in the webinar:  

(Please note that, unless otherwise indicated, the resources below are available in English only.)

FCM’s Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation initiative is delivered through our Green Municipal Fund and funded by the Government of Canada.

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