Connect and Collaborate with Communities of Practice

Are you interested in connecting with local leaders, experts and municipal practitioners to learn and share ways in which your community can build long-term climate resilience? Join a Community of Practice (CoP) to gain access expert-led training, peer support, knowledge sharing, and free resources.

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Why join a Community of Practice?

By joining a Community of Practice, you can:  

• Access planned group training and professional development opportunities 

• Network with other municipal staff and elected officials who are leading climate adaptation initiatives in their community 

• Exchange knowledge, resources and best practices on climate adaptation topics 

• Learn from climate change, adaptation planning, and Reconciliation subject matter experts   

• Discover new tools, resources, and additional training activities available to support your community’s climate adaptation activities 

How does our Communities of Practice work?

As a member, you’ll gain access to free resources and tools tailored to support your climate adaptation efforts, along with the opportunity to connect with peers from municipalities across Canada. Every two months, join us in virtual sessions led by experts, where you’ll engage in in-depth discussions and peer learning that tackle real-world municipal challenges. Meetings are held in both French and English, ensuring you can participate in the language you’re most comfortable with. 

Which Community of Practice can support you?

The Communities of Practice offers two tailored options to support members at different stages of their climate adaptation journey.

Climate-Ready Plans and Processes Community of Practice 

Ideal for those in the initial stages, focusing on developing climate adaptation strategies, policies and plans This group will begin meeting March 2025. Read the Terms of Reference. 

Adaptation in Action Community of Practice 

Designed for members actively implementing adaptation projects and looking to refine their approach with insights from peers and experts. This group will begin meeting February 2025. Read the Terms of Reference. 

Who can join? 

Any municipal staff or elected official who is leading or involved with climate adaptation activities is invited to participate. 

To maintain an active and dynamic membership, we recommend 1-3 members per municipality join the same Community of Practice. Members may also invite additional colleagues to attend individual meetings that focus on their work directly.  

What makes our Communities unique?

Our Communities of Practice offers a space for dedicated municipal professionals to collaborate on climate adaptation and resilience. Our goal is to help each member bring actionable insights and solutions back to their communities.

How to apply

• Review eligibility requirements and program format Climate-Ready Plans and Processes Adaptation in Action
• Complete the application form
• Submit application form by January 24, 2025.

Note: You are welcome to apply for both the Climate-Ready Plans and Processes CoP and the Adaptation in Action CoP 

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Discover how our climate adaptation Communities of Practice can support your community’s climate journey. Join our virtual information session on January 15, 2025.

Questions? 

For questions about our Communities of Practice, please contact: 

Émilie Campbell-Renaud: Adaptation in Action CoP

Felix Vandergraft: Climate-Ready Plans and Processes CoP