Infrastructure and Buildings Working Group

The Infrastructure and Buildings Adaptation “State of Play” project provides an overview of state of adaptation in Canada and the activities underway in the infrastructure and building sectors. [...] Barriers to climate change adaptation in Canada most frequently mentioned in the literature and in conversations with subject matter experts completed for this State of Play report were: Inconsistent and lack of climate change guidance and direction at the provincial and federal levels. [...] Development of an outreach and engagement strategy to support the development of awareness of the availability and uptake of climate change adaptation guidelines, plans and protocols that are available. [...] Development of communication strategies and tools targeted to the public and elected officials to promote understanding and value of infrastructure and the need for investment to build resilient systems. [...] The objective of this State of Play report is to assist the IBWG to develop a common understanding of the current experience with climate change adaptation in the infrastructure and buildings sectors, including potential impacts, activities underway, and gaps and opportunities.