General Content Smart planning for resilient prairie communities This article is part of our Strengthening Communities Through Climate Adaptation series. Each piece shares practical ideas and offers real-world strategies to help communities plan, fund and carry out climate adaptation projects that reflect their local priorities. In the Prairies, the weather… July 7, 2025
Case Study Asset management Case study: Land back, land conserved SummaryThe Township of Georgian Bay has taken on multiple interlinked projects guided by principles of environmental stewardship and genuine Reconciliation. Recognizing the sacredness and rightful stewardship of lands adjoining and intersecting Moose Deer Point First Nation, the Township has transf… July 7, 2025
Case Study Local energy generation Case study: Lac-Mégantic on the path to energy transition SummaryLac-Mégantic launched its Energy Transition Plan in 2024, targeting a 22% reduction in greenhouse-gas emissions by 2030 and net zero by 2050. The plan, dubbed Mission Mégawatt, now has the whole community on board to achieve its ecological and sustainability targets. It’s an expression of th… July 8, 2025
General Content Stronger together: How regional collaboration can support climate adaptation This article is part of our Strengthening Communities Through Climate Adaptation series. Each piece shares practical ideas and offers real-world strategies to help communities plan, fund and carry out climate adaptation projects that reflect their local priorities. Climate impacts rarely respect m… July 30, 2025
Resource Climate Adaptation Tip sheet: Start tracking and evaluating your climate adaptation efforts .inline-icon-row{ display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:16px; margin:10px 0; width:100%; } .inline-icon-row p{ margin:0; } .inline-icon-row .text{ flex:1; } .inline-icon-row img[src*="icon-crca_pillar_3-implementation"]{ width:90px !important; height:auto; display:… September 19, 2025
Case Study Home energy and resilience upgrades Article series: Remove barriers to home energy upgrades with Community Efficiency Financing The Green Municipal Fund’s Community Efficiency Financing (CEF) initiative is helping municipalities make home energy upgrades accessible and affordable. By reducing emissions, improving energy efficiency, and lowering monthly bills, CEF is bringing environmental sustainability and household afford… November 7, 2025
Resource Climate Adaptation Case study series: Adapting to climate change impacts on the water cycle .blue-box { background-color: #E9F3F7; border-left: 6px solid #009FDB; padding: 20px; margin: 1.5em 0; } .blue-box-header { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; } .blue-box-header h3 { font-size: 1.25… November 12, 2025
Event Waste Accelerating circularity in construction materials Construction, renovation and demolition (CRD) waste continues to rise across Canada. In many communities, CRD materials make up over 30% of landfill waste. As construction activity grows, landfill capacity tightens and costs increase. Municipalities need practical ways to strengthen waste diversion… April 16, 2026
Resource Climate Adaptation Connect and Collaborate with Communities of Practice GMF’s Climate Adaptation Communities of Practice bring together municipal staff, elected officials and partner organizations who are working to build climate resilience in their communities. These free, member-driven groups offer expert-led content, peer examples, and access to tools and resources … October 1, 2024
