October 30, 2018
Earlier this year the OCC, in partnership with municipalities and Conservation Authorities in Durham Region, developed a report examining how climate change considerations were being incorporated into natural environment-related policies and plans within the region. Following the release of the Durham Community Climate Adaptation Plan in 2016, this report was developed to establish a consistent set of best practices for integrating future climate projections into natural environment-related policies and plans in order to support the implementation of climate change adaptation initiatives across the region. It includes a methodology for evaluating policies and plans, future local climate modelling recommendations as well as overall recommendations for consideration.
July 26, 2018
On June 11, 2018, the OCC hosted a Forum titled, “Integrating Climate Change Information into Watershed Planning” in partnership with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP). The Forum brought together a diverse set of speakers and approximately 80 participants from a wide range of…
