One of the main obstacles to meaningful climate action is adequate capital backing. While government policies and incentives are crucial to drive climate initiatives, solutions require support from a broader stakeholder group. The financial sector has been called out as a crucial participant in solving the global climate crisis. Pension funds, banks, insurance companies and investment management […]
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Unpacking Transition Risk and Opportunity for Canada and the World
The ongoing global transition to a lower-carbon, resilient economy requires significant and, in some cases, disruptive changes across economic sectors and industries. These changes present significant risks for those slow to adapt, but also massive opportunities for forward-thinking organizations. What are risks and opportunities related to the transition and how might they impact companies in Canada and […]
A summer of fire, heat and flood puts a focus on adapting to climate change
Federal Expert Panel on Climate Change Proposes 54 Indicators to Measure Adaptation and Resilience
Preparing for the impacts of a changing climate requires coordinated efforts across sectors. Many in government, business, academia and civil society have worked to build resilience in our communities and economy. But to what extent has collective action and investments actually built adaptive capacity? How ready is Canada for a climate-adjusted future? In August 2017, […]
Climate Change and Power Utilities
Climate change disrupts the business of power utilities. It does so in a variety of ways linked to both the need to reduce carbon to mitigate climate change and the imperative to adapt to a changing climate. Firstly, power utilities are impacted by the transition to a lower-carbon energy system. As a major contributor to greenhouse […]
Despite Ontario Policy Uncertainty, Global Movement on Climate Continues with European Leadership
The new Ontario government have brought much uncertainty to the fate of the provincial climate policies implemented by the Liberal government over their last term. The newly elected Progressive Conservatives announced their intention to dismantle the cap-and-trade system, which generated $2.8 billion in revenue for the province and were earmarked to be invested in initiatives aimed at reducing […]
Backtracking on carbon
Dismantling of Ontario’s cap-and-trade program could render more than $2-billion in emission allowances worthless
1 year after flood, crisis continues for Eganville couple
Tracking Financial Flows in Support of Canada’s Transition to a Low-Carbon, Resilient Economy
Canada is continuing to advance its efforts in addressing climate change while developing a vision for diversifying and growing its economy. The climate-forward budgets being rolled out and funds being allocated to climate mitigation and adaptation efforts across various levels of government re-affirm Canada’s commitment to transition to a low-carbon and resilient economy. Below is a […]