Building Atlantic Canada’s Adaptation Workforce

As communities are feeling the brunt of climate change impacts, there is an increasing need to adapt to these impacts and build resilience. Strong climate adaptation requires communities to be empowered with the skills and knowledge to lead and coordinate adaptation action. CLIMAtlantic is supporting community empowerment by delivering the Climate Adaptation and Resilience Training program (CART).

The comprehensive and foundational CART program is helping to fill growing employment needs related to climate adaptation across the Atlantic region. Through CART, more people will have the knowledge and skills to work with communities, organizations, and governments to undertake responsive, effective and equitable adaptation work across Atlantic Canada.

Program audience

The CART program is intended for people in Atlantic Canada who want to address climate change impacts as part of their job (e.g. municipal and provincial government staff, consultants, those in non-profit or Indigenous organizations, watershed groups, and recent grads looking to enter the adaptation field, etc.).

CART helps learners understand and build skills across a range of topics to build a solid foundation in climate adaptation competencies

Manage adaptation processes and projects
Understand and use climate information
Assess risk and vulnerability
Engage, facilitate, and collaborate across sectors
Consider equity and reconciliation in adaptation
Navigate different governance levels
Enhance community resiliency

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

12-week part-time program
Six online learning modules that participants will complete independently and short homework activities.
Monthly 1 hour virtual check-ins, and two one-day in-person training sessions to provide an opportunity to practice skills and connect with others in each provincial cohort.

One virtual all-cohort training day will bring participants together from across Atlantic Canada.
An annual virtual two-day spring gathering with participants from across Atlantic Canada will take place for further peer learning and networking.
Total Time Commitment: Estimated to be 60-70 hrs.
A certificate of completion will be awarded to participants who complete all program components.

Be part of your Atlantic province cohort

Join a cohort of peers in New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, or Newfoundland and Labrador to network with and learn together. Attend an annual all-cohort gathering to meet cohorts from across Atlantic Canada for more peer learning and networking.

Cost

Free to register, but you (or your employer) must cover transportation costs to attend in-person training sessions. A limited number of travel bursaries is available for those most in need. Get in touch with us to learn more.