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Preparing for Climate Change: An Implementation Guide for Local Governments in British Columbia This Guide is designed to assist elected officials and staff in planning to make their communities more resilient to the impacts of a changing climate. Part 1 introduces climate change adaptation, including climate change impacts in BC, how local governments are affected and the adaptation planning process. Part 2 offers practical examples of climate change adaptation strategies in the context of land use planning, emergency management planning, long-term financing and reporting, asset management, infrastructure, civic buildings policy, building regulation, watershed management, liquid waste management, air quality, biodiversity, conservation, community and economic development, legal liability and insurance. |
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To search by keyword or category for adaptation case studies, plans, tools, guides, reports and organizations, try our Tools and Resources Search Tool. Plus browse a few of our resources featured below. Case Studies and PlansHere are recent case studies of climate change adaptation in BC communities. Search for more.
Tools and ToolkitsCheck out these sample tools to help in climate change adaptation planning. Search for more. Guides and ReportsBrowse these recent guides and reports. Search for more.
OrganizationsHere are few of the organizations active in the climate change adaptation field. Search for more. Tell us if a resource needs updating by sending us an email at If you can’t find what you’re looking for, let us know through our website feedback form. |
- Climate Change and Its Impacts
- Assessing and Adapting to Local Impacts
- Adaptation in Action
- Tools and Resources
About ReTooling for Climate ChangeThe ReTooling for Climate Change website is a project of the Fraser Basin Council to support local governments and First Nations in BC in preparing for climate change adaptation. The site is funded through the BC Regional Adaptation Collaborative (BC RAC), a partnership program of the Fraser Basin Council and the BC Ministry of Environment – Climate Action Secretariat, with funding from Natural Resources Canada and other in-kind contributions. Find out more about the Fraser Basin Council and the BC RAC at www.fraserbasin.bc.ca.  |
We want to hear from youShare your ideas and suggestions for new resource links to Jim Vanderwal (), Senior Program Manager, at the Fraser Basin Council. |
Also worth a visitOn this site you’ll find links to many helpful websites on climate change adaptation. For steps communities can take to mitigate climate change, check out the Climate Action Toolkit website. |
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