CanAdapt Countdown: Preparing for Launch and Growing Our Impact
We're excited to share progress on the CanAdapt initiative as we prepare for our upcoming presentation to **Canada's Climate Change Adaptation Platform Plenary Group**! With just two months until our platform launch, here's where we stand: - **Platform Development**: We're making great strides, incorporating recent insights to refine features and improve user experience. This work will ensure the platform is robust and ready to support our growing community at launch. - **Practitioner Networks**: We're gearing up to launch new networks focusing on Energy and Mining, with a third theme to be finalized soon. These networks will be key hubs for collaboration and knowledge sharing among Canadian professionals tackling climate adaptation. - **Building Internal Capacity**: Staff onboarding is underway for several critical roles, including a News Manager, Communications and Marketing Specialist, Facilitators, and an Events Planner. This will strengthen our ability to deliver timely updates, run engaging events, and support our practitioner networks effectively. - **Committee Engagement**: We're establishing and activating the National Advisory Committee and Practitioner Network Expert Committees. These groups will guide our efforts and help us maintain alignment with the priorities of the adaptation community. - **Consultations on Priority Areas**: To ensure we're addressing the most pressing challenges, we're continuing consultations with stakeholders to refine our focus and develop targeted solutions. As we approach launch day, we're working hard to bring CanAdapt to life as a transformative tool for climate adaptation professionals across Canada. Thank you for your continued support—stay tuned for more updates as we count down to January!
Suzanne Seiling
Network Facilitator