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Policy and Technical Briefs

Climate Institute policy and technical briefs provide current, evidence-based information on climate science topics and highlight targeted policy recommendations for decision makers.

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Building Sustainable Flood Insurance: Rewarding Local Resilience through a Canadian Community Rating System

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The Global Stocktake’s Impact on Climate Governance, Transparency, and Transitions

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Infrastructure, Risk, and Resilience on Small Island Developing States (SIDS): Navigating the Nexus (Part 1: Conceptual Foundations). Watch the complimentary video.

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Leveraging Nature-Based Solutions to Achieve Climate and Biodiversity Goals

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Marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) in Canada: Opportunities and Challenges

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Maximizing the public value of Canada's new flood insurance program

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Protecting Ontario’s Christmas Tree Industry from Increasing Climate Change Risks 

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The State of Direct Air Capture Technology and Industry

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Safeguarding the Peace-Athabasca Delta: Recommendations for a Lake Monitoring Program to Inform Policy 

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A Strategic Framework for Decision-Making: Enhancing Community Health and Climate Resilience During Extreme Heat Events