RC117 MarApr 2025 - Magazine - Page 19
Climate adaptation is about more than reducing
vulnerability to extreme weather events; it is intimately
connected to social equity, justice, and building livable,
sustainable communities. Not everyone feels the impacts
of climate change equally, and it is incumbent upon
adaptation programs to ensure bene昀椀ts re昀氀ect the unique
vulnerabilities within communities. Local
governments have responded encouragingly
to one of the most novel introductions in
LLCA: GMF’s willingness to put more money on the table for projects that meaningfully
address Reconciliation, anti-racism, equity
and inclusion. To support communities in
delivering equity-centered project bene昀椀ts
and planning mechanisms, including robust
engagement opportunities, GMF is o昀昀ering a
suite of new capacity development opportunities for local
governments, both delivered directly and recruiting the
expertise of coaches and partner organizations to support
communities on its behalf.
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By a wide margin, 2024 was been the most expensive year for climate
disasters in Canadian history. From wildfires and floods to hail and
hurricanes, virtually no corner of the country escaped unscathed.
Closing the funding gap
While LLCA represents an important milestone and
accompaniment to other programs working to increase
resilience to climate change, adapting to current and
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