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NYC's new chief climate officer Louise Yeung brings a decade of flood resilience and climate adaptation experience to Mayor Mamdani's administration, from post-Sandy rebuilding to climate-proofing city infrastructur…

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Mamdani’s New Chief Climate Officer Wants to Make New York a ‘Better Place to Live’ | CanAdapt - News
New York City has appointed Louise Yeung as its new Chief Climate Officer under Mayor Zellnur Mamdani's administration. Yeung brings a decade of exper | Curated climate adaptation news and insights for the CanAdapt community.
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April 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Türkiye's COP31 president pushes back on fossil fuel phase-out, emphasizing development priorities for poorer nations instead. A signal that next year's climate talks may prioritize economic growth over energy trans…

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COP31 chief slams climate backsliding, but rejects priority focus on fossil fuels | CanAdapt - News
Türkiye's environment minister Murat Kurum, serving as COP31 president, warned that global flexibility on climate commitments "is now at zero" during | Curated climate adaptation news and insights for the CanAdapt community.
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April 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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EU environment ministers are rethinking their approach to global climate talks after COP30, signaling a shift toward more pragmatic negotiating tactics while maintaining climate ambitions.

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After disappointing COP30, EU mulls “less naive” strategy for climate talks | CanAdapt - News
European Union environment ministers are reconsidering their strategy for international climate negotiations following disappointing outcomes at COP30 | Curated climate adaptation news and insights for the CanAdapt community.
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April 21, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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The global race for critical minerals needed for clean energy tech is driving a major shift: governments are finally investing in diversified supply chains to reduce vulnerabilities and build resilience into the gre…

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The future runs on critical minerals. It doesn’t have to be built on fragile ground. | CanAdapt - News
Governments and investors worldwide are investing billions in critical mineral supply chains to support the clean energy transition, but extraction of | Curated climate adaptation news and insights for the CanAdapt community.
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April 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Communities worldwide are proving that shared resources—from alpine pastures to salmon fisheries—can thrive when managed collectively. Real-world commons offer powerful lessons for climate adaptation.

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The Commons in Practice: Case Studies From Around the World | CanAdapt - News
A new exploration of commons-based resource management showcases diverse models spanning alpine pastures, fisheries, renewable energy infrastructure, | Curated climate adaptation news and insights for the CanAdapt community.
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April 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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New research shows climate adaptation in Arctic Inuit communities can't be separated from colonial legacies and inequality. Indigenous knowledge is key to building resilience, but historical injustices shape what's…

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Climate Adaptation and Political Ecology in Inuit Communities | CanAdapt - News
A new examination explores how climate adaptation efforts in Nunatsiavut, an Inuit region in Arctic Canada, are fundamentally shaped by historical inj | Curated climate adaptation news and insights for the CanAdapt community.
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April 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Canada's climate adaptation is lagging despite clear warnings. A new analysis breaks down the barriers—from fragmented governance to inadequate funding—keeping the country from preparing for worsening climate impact…

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Why is climate adaptation so difficult for Canada? - Canadian Climate Institute | CanAdapt - News
The Canadian Climate Institute has released analysis examining why climate adaptation remains challenging for Canada despite growing awareness of clim | Curated climate adaptation news and insights for the CanAdapt community.
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April 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Canada is investing heavily in wildfire resilience after record-breaking fire seasons. The funding will support better prevention, preparedness, and community protection as wildfire risks intensify with climate chan…

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Canada Announces Major Investments to Improve Resilience Against Wildfires - canada.ca | CanAdapt - News
The Canadian government has announced significant new funding to strengthen the country's resilience against wildfires, addressing one of the most pre | Curated climate adaptation news and insights for the CanAdapt community.
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April 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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A new $600M blended finance fund backed by MUFG and the Green Climate Fund will help developing countries build resilience against climate impacts—one of the largest adaptation-focused investment vehicles yet.

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MUFG, GCF-backed Climate Adaptation Blended Finance Fund Raises $600 Million - ESG Today | CanAdapt - News
A major climate adaptation blended finance fund backed by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) has successfully rais | Curated climate adaptation news and insights for the CanAdapt community.
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April 20, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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New global effort aims to create the first standardized way to qualify climate adaptation and resilience investments, helping channel more capital toward building communities that can withstand climate impacts.

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GCA and Partners Launch the Investors Resilience Challenge to create a global standard to qualify investments for Climate Adaptation and Resilience - Global Center on Adaptation | CanAdapt - News
The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) has launched the Investors Resilience Challenge in partnership with leading organizations to establish a global | Curated climate adaptation news and insights for the CanAdapt community.
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April 20, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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Indigenous Dene communities in Tthets'éhk'edélı̨ are strengthening climate resilience by reconnecting with traditional practices and land-based knowledge that sustained them for generations.

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Reviving connections: Dene wellbeing and climate adaptation in Tthets'éhk'edélı̨ - Frontiers | CanAdapt - News
A new study published in Frontiers explores how Dene communities in Tthets'éhk'edélı̨ (Jean Marie River, Northwest Territories) are integrating cultur | Curated climate adaptation news and insights for the CanAdapt community.
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April 19, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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The Global Center on Adaptation is showcasing real-world climate resilience stories at COP30 while pushing for major breakthroughs in adaptation finance. A timely reminder that protecting communities from climate im…

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GCA Launches Stories of Resilience at COP30, Calling for a Breakthrough in Climate Adaptation Finance - Global Center on Adaptation | CanAdapt News
The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) launched its "Stories of Resilience" initiative at COP30, emphasizing the urgent need for increased climate adap | Curated climate adaptation news and insights for the CanAdapt community.
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April 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Ottawa is funding 70 municipal climate adaptation projects across Canada to help communities build resilience against extreme weather and flooding. The investments will strengthen local infrastructure to better with…

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Ottawa Announces Funding for 70 Municipal Climate Adaptation Projects - CPAC | CanAdapt News
The federal government has announced funding for 70 municipal climate adaptation projects across Canada through a new initiative aimed at helping comm | Curated climate adaptation news and insights for the CanAdapt community.
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April 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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San Jose releases comprehensive climate adaptation plan to protect residents from extreme heat, flooding, and wildfire smoke. The strategy maps out how California's largest Bay Area city will build resilience.

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Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan - City of San Jose (.gov) | CanAdapt News
The City of San Jose has released its Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan, establishing a framework for municipal climate preparedness in one of Si | Curated climate adaptation news and insights for the CanAdapt community.
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April 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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New Zealand releases its National Adaptation Plan, mapping out how the country will prepare for climate impacts like sea-level rise, floods, and extreme weather. A comprehensive framework to build resilience across…

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April 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Two new studies link wildfire smoke exposure during pregnancy to autism in children—suggesting smoke's neurological impacts are far more serious than previously understood. The findings add urgency to protecting pre…

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Growing evidence points to link between autism and wildfire smoke | CanAdapt News
Two peer-reviewed studies have identified a significant connection between wildfire smoke exposure during pregnancy and autism diagnoses in children, | Curated climate adaptation news and insights for the CanAdapt community.
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April 18, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Southeast Asia's nature economy could unlock trillions in economic value while building climate resilience—if investors start treating conservation as serious business rather than charity.

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Unlocking Southeast Asia’s multi-trillion-dollar nature economy | CanAdapt News
Southeast Asia's nature economy—encompassing sustainable forestry, regenerative agriculture, ecotourism, and natural climate solutions—represents a mu | Curated climate adaptation news and insights for the CanAdapt community.
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April 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Scientists are racing to map the world's underground fungal networks—the "humble and quiet" ecosystems that connect plant roots and could be key to building climate resilience in soils.

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Mapping underground fungal networks: Interview with SPUN’s Toby Kiers | CanAdapt News
The Society for the Protection of Underground Networks (SPUN) is working to map mycorrhizal fungal networks worldwide, revealing critical infrastructu | Curated climate adaptation news and insights for the CanAdapt community.
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April 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Business leaders are going quiet on climate at the worst possible time. New research shows the public hasn't turned away from climate action—but corporate silence is creating a dangerous perception gap.

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The biggest climate risk right now isn’t denial. It’s silence | CanAdapt News
Despite a second Trump administration attacking climate policy and widespread corporate retreat into "climate hushing," public concern about climate c | Curated climate adaptation news and insights for the CanAdapt community.
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April 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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The Forest Service is closing 57 research stations that study wildfire risk and climate adaptation as it relocates headquarters to Utah. Scientists warn decades of critical fire behavior and forest resilience resear…

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Forest Service Will Close Research Stations That Study Wildfire Risk | CanAdapt News
The U.S. Forest Service is closing 57 research stations as part of a controversial headquarters relocation from Washington to Utah, threatening critic | Curated climate adaptation news and insights for the CanAdapt community.
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April 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Green stormwater infrastructure in Philadelphia neighborhoods didn't just manage flooding—it improved residents' perceptions of social cohesion and community wellbeing over an 8-year study period.

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Green Stormwater Infrastructure and Perception of the Neighborhood Social Environment in Philadelphia 2010-2018 | CanAdapt News
A longitudinal study examining Philadelphia neighborhoods from 2010 to 2018 reveals how green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) influences residents' pe | Curated climate adaptation news and insights for the CanAdapt community.
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April 17, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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Singapore faces a multi-billion dollar question: who should foot the bill for climate adaptation infrastructure? The city-state is wrestling with how to fairly distribute costs for coastal defenses and resilience me…

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Who pays for a climate-ready Singapore? Navigating the multi-billion bill for adaptation efforts - The Straits Times | CanAdapt News
Singapore is grappling with how to finance its ambitious climate adaptation agenda, as the city-state faces a multi-billion dollar bill to protect its | Curated climate adaptation news and insights for the CanAdapt community.
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April 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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The US has a major opportunity to lead the growing global market for climate adaptation solutions—from flood defenses to drought-resistant agriculture—helping communities worldwide build resilience while strengtheni…

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The US should shape the global climate adaptation market - The Hill | CanAdapt News
A recent opinion piece in The Hill argues that the United States should take a leadership role in shaping the emerging global climate adaptation marke | Curated climate adaptation news and insights for the CanAdapt community.
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April 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Canada's federal climate adaptation and ocean protection strategies are falling short, according to a new report highlighting gaps in implementation and coordination. The findings underscore the challenge of transla…

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Ottawa’s climate adaptation, ocean protection strategies plagued with issues, report says - The Globe and Mail | CanAdapt News
A new report has identified significant shortcomings in Ottawa's climate adaptation and ocean protection strategies, raising concerns for practitioner | Curated climate adaptation news and insights for the CanAdapt community.
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April 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Canada is funding 80 new community climate adaptation projects through FCM to help municipalities build resilience against floods, wildfires, and extreme heat. Local governments will get support to protect infrastru…

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Canada and FCM announce support for 80 community climate adaptation projects - ReNew Canada | CanAdapt News
The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) have announced funding for 80 community-based climate adaptation projects | Curated climate adaptation news and insights for the CanAdapt community.
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April 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM