Climate Change Adaptation

Climate change adaptation refers to the actions that will help us manage and reduce the negative impacts of climate change now and into the future.

What can you do to adapt to the impacts of climate change?

• Get involved in municipal planning and community-building initiatives. Use the citizen’s guide to land use planning to learn how you can get involved in planning and building your community.
  • Advocate for policies and action in your community that:
    • Provide places (e.g., shaded areas, splash pads, wading pools, etc.) to cool down during days of extreme heat
    • Reduce the risk of flooding
    • Protect the local food system from production to waste management
• Check on a neighbour or a friend who may have a greater risk of suffering negative health consequences from the heat and humidity. Use this guide: Health checks during extreme heat events: A guide for doing in-person or remote health checks.
• Have air conditioning in at least one room of your home. Find a cooling centre near you if you need one.
• Protect yourself from Insect Bites and Diseases.
• Be prepared in case of emergency. See tips on our Emergency Preparedness webpage for how to prepare for different extreme weather events.
• Use the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) to determine when the outdoor air quality is poor.