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Graphic illustrates the assets and challenges that influence adaptive capacity in cities and towns. Assets are identified as engines of economic activity, access to services and critical infrastructure, proximity to decision makers and diversity of employment options. Challenges are identified as concentrated and growing populations, growing demand for and increasing pressure on service delivery, ageing infrastructure, and degraded ecosystems. — Figure 7

Assets and challenges for cities, towns, and rural and remote communities related to climate change impacts and adaptation.

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Brown et al., 2021; Vodden and Cunsolo, 2021.

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Graphic showing the summary of key assets and challenges for rural and remote communities and areas related to climate change adaptation. Assets include strong social capital and social networks; high rates of community involvement; extensive local knowledge including Indigenous Knowledge systems; and contribution to Canadian society, culture and environmental stewardship. Challenges include demographic changes affecting local work force and tax base; heavy reliance on natural resources; geographical isolation; and limited access to health and education services, technology and communications infrastructure. — Figure 7

Assets and challenges for cities, towns, and rural and remote communities related to climate change impacts and adaptation.

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This report draws from and provides added value to five reports of the comprehensive assessment process launched in 2017. Led by Natural Resources Canada, it was released in 2023.

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Key conclusions
Preface
1.0Introduction
- 1.1Assessment scope and process
- 1.2The climate science foundation
2.0 Key conclusions
2.1Canada’s ageing infrastructure is at high risk from climate change
2.2Climate change is harming our health
2.3Our food and natural resources are highly climate-sensitive
2.4The business case for adaptation is strong
2.5Nature-based approaches save money and provide many benefits
2.6Improved incentives and coordination can help close Canada’s adaptation gap
2.7Local-level adaptation plays a leading role in our climate change response
2.8Self-determined and Indigenous-led climate action supports reconciliation
2.9Adaptation can promote equity
2.10Now is the time for the private sector to step up on adaptation
3.0Conclusion
4.0References
A1Annex 1: Canada in a Changing Climate: Advancing our Knowledge for Action National Knowledge Assessment reports
A2Annex 2: Headline Statements, Key Findings and Key Messages from reports produced in the 2016-2023 National Knowledge Assessment process
A3Annex 3: Examples of knowledge gaps identified in the most recent Canada in a Changing Climate National Knowledge Assessment reports

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