Posts by Jacqueline Richard
Webinar: Professions Advancing Adaptation Competencies – Insights and Opportunities
Climate risks and disruptions from extreme weather events pose significant challenges to transportation systems, including rail and road infrastructure. In this webinar, participants explored the National Research Council of Canada’s (NRC) latest initiatives on climate resilience. Presenters discussed a key project focused on identifying gaps in climate mitigation guidelines for rail passenger transit and the creation of guidance documents to enhance transit agency preparedness. Additionally, participants gained insights into projects on winter road climate prediction, vegetation and flooding monitoring for rail, and crosswind analysis for trucks. These initiatives aim to help transportation stakeholders identify vulnerabilities and bolster their climate resilience.
Read MoreProfessions Advancing Adaptation Competencies
The impacts of climate change are rapidly shifting the needs and expectations of Canada’s workforce. To successfully adapt to climate change and build a resilient future for all, practitioners working across Canada must adapt to meet these shifting demands. The Professions Advancing Adaptation Competencies (PAAC) project examined how climate action competencies can be strengthened and embedded within practice across the Accounting,…
Read MorePublic Review: Call for Input on Coastal Options Appraisal Guide
(le français suit) Call for Input October 21 – November 21, 2025 The Climate Risk Institute (CRI), in collaboration with DHI Water & Environment Inc. (DHI) and the Natural Assets Initiative (NAI), with funding support from the Standards Council of Canada (SCC), invites participants to review and provide feedback on the draft Publicly Available Specification…
Read More(NEW) Climate Change Resilience for Building Sector Professionals
The Climate Change Resilience for Building Sector Professionals Course is a new e-learning course aimed at empowering Canada’s building practitioners with the knowledge and resources needed to build a safer, more resilient future. The Climate Risk Institute (CRI) in collaboration with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia , developed the course which provides a knowledge foundation…
Read MoreJane Zhang
Jane Zhang leads product and systems work at CanAdapt at the Climate Risk Institute. She supports the design and coordination of digital tools that connect local governments, peer networks, and community groups working on climate solutions. Jane’s role sits at the intersection of product development, internal systems, and knowledge-sharing. She helps turn complex needs into…
Read MoreTara Earnshaw
Tara Earnshaw is CRI’s new Communications Specialist – a designer, strategist, and facilitator with a deep curiosity for making big ideas clear, actionable, and human. With an Honours Bachelor of Design in Communication and over 20 years of experience in brand-building and visual storytelling, she works at the intersection of systems thinking, design, and cross-sector collaboration…
Read MoreChris Pettingill, Hon. BSc, Computer Science
Chris is a Software Engineer, devoting his skills to CanAdapt at the Climate Risk Institute. He is a full stack developer, but has spent much of his time at startups and consulting focused on backend software engineering. Chris is also serving his second term elected to local government in Squamish, BC, and is one of…
Read MoreNiharika Bandaru, MSc, BASc, ENV SP
At the Climate Risk Institute, Niharika Bandaru is the Community Lead for CanAdapt, working on content strategy and Practitioner Network development. CanAdapt is an innovative network that fosters collaboration, knowledge exchange, and collective resilience building among climate adaptation practitioners across Canada. Niharika is a climate adaptation and sustainability professional with over six years of experience in public policy,…
Read MoreHala Al-Shooha, MSc, BSc
Hala Al-Shooha is a Senior Training Specialist (Climate Resilience) with the Climate Risk Institute. She is currently a PhD Candidate in Environmental Planning at the University of Waterloo, where she is also completing an Interdisciplinary Graduate Diploma in Climate Change and participating in the university’s Collaborative Water Program. Hala holds an MSc in Environmental Spatial Planning,…
Read MoreCharlynne Robertson, PMP
Charlynne Robertson is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Project Manager at the Climate Risk Institute, where she leads Canadian-focused initiatives that strengthen coastal resilience and professional capacity for climate adaptation. She currently manages the development of the Coastal Communities Adaptation Toolkit and a Publicly Available Specification (PAS) for Coastal Options Appraisal, and contributes…
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