Posts by Jacqueline Richard
Sneha Praveen, BES, MCC
Sneha is an Analyst specializing in Climate Adaptation and Resilience at the Climate Risk Institute. She recently graduated from the University of Waterloo’s Master of Climate Change program and brings knowledge and experiences in the field of climate change, particularly in the areas of climate adaptation, mitigation, climate science and education, climate equity issues, and…
Read MoreRik Logtenberg
Rik Logtenberg, Director, CanAdapt, is a former tech entrepreneur and climate leader with a background in founding successful software startups, including Timely, a community calendar platform used by over 14 million people in 160 countries. After two successful exits, he shifted his focus to climate advocacy, founding EarthNet, a nonprofit platform for community-driven climate action.…
Read MoreAnnouncement: Call for Participation in the Development and Review of the Coastal Project Options Appraisal Guide
Announcement: Call for Participation in the Development and Review of the Coastal Project Options Appraisal Guide The Climate Risk Institute (CRI), in collaboration with DHI, the Natural Assets Initiative (NAI), and with funding support from the Standards Council of Canada (SCC), proudly announces the development of a Publicly Available Specification (PAS) for coastal project options…
Read MoreWebinar: An Informational Session on the National Assessment Process Call for Authors
March 18, 2025 Le français suit An Informational Session on the National Assessment Process Call for Authors The Government of Canada has launched its next National Assessment Process. Canada in a Changing Climate is a multi-year, collaborative initiative delivering a series of authoritative reports that assess how and why Canada’s climate is changing; the impacts…
Read MoreSteph Gagnon, MEDes, RPP, MCIP
Steph is the President of the Climate Risk Institute. She is an accomplished business leader and an award-winning professional planner dedicated to leading sustainability and climate initiatives. Her expertise lies in strategic leadership, sustainability and climate planning, collaboration and engagement, capacity-building, and governance. Steph’s commitment to fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement will…
Read MoreErik Sparling, B.A.(Sc), M.A
Erik is Vice President of the Climate Risk Institute. He has 15 years’ experience providing and overseeing delivery of research, analysis, training, and decision-support services for the management of climate-related risks across various infrastructure and natural resource sectors. He has delivered these services as Policy Advisor at the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy…
Read MoreOPPI/ORCCA/CRI – Adaptation Planning Guide Release
The Climate Change and Planning section equips planners with an overview of essential knowledge about the impacts of climate change in Ontario. It provides a foundational insight into the role that planners and planning practice play in advancing adaptation, and important legislative frameworks and policies to enable adaptation planning interventions in the province. The Climate…
Read MoreJoanna Eyquem PGeo. ENV SP. SWEM. CEnv.
Joanna is Vice President of the Climate Risk Institute. She is an internationally-recognized and accomplished leader, with over 25 years of national and international experience in climate adaptation and nature-based solutions. Joanna’s areas of expertise include reducing flooding, river and coastal erosion, and extreme heat risk, in particular working with nature and the financial…
Read MoreWebinar: Climate Resiliency in Transportation Research
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 MoreWebinar: The Climate Toolkit for Housing and Infrastructure: Applying These Services to Advancing Transport and Climate Priorities
In this webinar, participants received a live demonstration of a suite of open-access tools and support services now available through HICC’s Climate Toolkit for Housing and Infrastructure (CTHI), designed to assist infrastructure owners and decision-makers in developing projects that build resilience and contribute to Canada’s path to net-zero emissions. The presentation and demonstration was followed by a fireside chat about transport-specific project needs from participants, and an open discussion on trends and needs in the transport sector.
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