Building Resilient Communities for All: An Introduction to Equity in Climate Planning
Facilitated by: Elissama Menezes, Climate Equity Specialist, and Addie Burkam, AIM Network.
When:
September 22nd Bridgewater, NS
September 25th, Gander NL
September 29th, Moncton NB
This foundational workshop introduces participants to the principles of climate equity and explains why integrating equity into climate adaptation and infrastructure planning is crucial for creating resilient, inclusive communities. Rooted in real-world examples, this session will help unpack complexity while creating space for discussion, reflection, and planning. Participants will investigate how social inequities shape climate vulnerability—and how municipalities can begin addressing these dynamics in practical, grounded ways.
This session is ideal for:
Municipal and government staff working in climate adaptation, planning, public works, or community development
Elected officials looking to lead on equity and resilience in their communities
Staff new to climate or equity work who want a supportive space to start building understanding
Communities interested in beginning or strengthening their climate resilience planning with a people-first approach
Whether your community has a strong asset management foundation or is early in your planning journey, this session offers a welcoming and actionable entry point.
Participants will:
Build shared understanding of inequity and vulnerability in the context of climate risk
Learn about equity-informed approaches to public engagement, municipal decision-making, and service delivery
Identify initial equity considerations and community dynamics relevant to their own context
Begin identifying vulnerable groups within your community and a strategy for addressing the issues they face.
Participants will have access to one-on-one support after the workshop to further develop the strategies
Leave with practical resources (case studies, toolkits, templates) and ideas
This workshop is delivered through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal
Fund and the Government of Canada.
