Municipal leaders gain new tools to tackle climate change

As extreme weather events escalate across the world, communities are seeking the skills and tools needed to prepare. The University of Waterloo’s Climate Institute empowers business, government and civil society to respond effectively to the climate crisis. Through its new Municipal Climate Adaptation Certificate, the Climate Institute is advancing national climate leadership by helping municipal professionals, elected officials and Indigenous community members respond to climate risks with informed, practical and collaborative action.

All courses are developed by Waterloo’s leading climate adaptation educators  and shaped with guidance from municipalities across Canada. Together, they focus on advancing climate adaptation and strengthening resilience to physical climate risks, while also introducing key mitigation and decarbonization concepts. The goal is to equip professionals with the interdisciplinary expertise required to build climate-resilient communities across the country.

Read the full Waterloo News Story by Angelica Marie Sanchez, University Relations.