A new report outlines 12 major areas of climate change risk facing Canada from a national perspective, all of which could involve significant losses, damages or disruptions over the next two decades.
Deborah Harford, executive director of the Adaptation to Climate Change Team (ACT) at Simon Fraser University’s Faculty of Environment, is among experts who worked on the report, Canada’s Top Climate Change Risks.
The panel of experts sought to provide insights into current knowledge on both the impacts and risks of climate change across the board, as well as adaptation approaches that are being tested or are proven both in Canada and around the world.
“Canada is already experiencing costly impacts of climate change for homeowners and businesses alike," says Harford, who is also an adjunct professor at SFU’s School of Resource and Environmental Management.
"We can reduce the damage if we act now, as well as invest for the long term in sustainable responses. ACT is engaged with many organizations and local governments that are leading the way.”
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