Facing future climate adaptation in British Columbia

The projected physical, biological and socio-economic impacts of climate change was discussed with reference to the impacts of extreme weather such as forest fires, drought, fisheries, floods, and heavy rainfall on British Columbia. As a consequence of its complex geography, British Columbia faces a variety of climate-related impacts. The provincial response to climate change recognizes a dual role for government as a facilitator and adapter by promoting the development of tools, knowledge, and skills necessary for adaptation. The session also included a discussion of British Columbia's plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to enable the province to adapt to anticipated climate change impacts. Plan implementation, adaptation actions, and specific British Columbia initiatives in terms of research, outreach and partnerships, as well as accomplishments and next steps were presented. figs