Act - Action On Climate Team

A research initiative in the Faculty of Environment at SFU, supported by SFU researchers and faculty as well as experts from other institutions, ACT advances adaptation research in Canada and internationally through academic, corporate and community research, events, networks and affiliations, with a core focus on analysis of adaptation options, policy recommendations and guidelines for all levels of government as well as professional practice sectors. Our topic areas include impacts resulting from current and projected climate changes in key areas of concern, encompassing water and food security, infrastructure, energy, biodiversity, population displacement, and more. We research solutions and develop resources, bringing the results together in beautifully designed, accessible reports and resources that identify policy opportunities and practical guidance on bridging from theory to action. ACT also contributes extensively to outreach and education on sustainable adaptation across Canada and internationally and works to amplify and leverage the complementary work of others. Since 2016, ACT has been developing a focus on streamlined climate actions and processes, an approach known as low carbon resilience (LCR), designed to ensure that emissions reduction and adaptation are integrated and mutually reinforcing, avoiding the risks of counteraction and failure posed by proceeding in silos. This work also seeks to identify actions with the widest levels of potential co-benefits for health, equity, biodiversity, and other areas of concern. ACT is partnered with numerous regional and national organizations as well as national and provincial professional associations, and many others. Our findings have stimulated new policymaking and research as well as widespread public and media interest. ACT’s advisers include senior policy and practice experts from government and academia.