Provincial Climate Adaptation Plan and Engagement Process
Presenters:
- Peter Nishimura, Senior Climate Change Adaptation Policy Advisory, Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action
- Christina MacLeod, Consultant and Chief Taskmaster for VOLUME 18
The Province is developing a Provincial Climate Adaptation Plan set for release in Fall 2022. Peter and Christina will review climate impacts from the Climate Change Risk Assessment released in fall 2021 that are relevant to municipalities and provide an overview of the development process for the plan. The Province is looking at working with municipalities on their role in climate adaptation, resources required, and ideas to make our Island more resilient.
Communications in Today’s Environment
Presenter:
- Dawn Binns, Managing Partner, Insight Studio
Well managed communications has never been more fraught with challenges or important in today’s environment. This presentation will highlight public expectations, the challenges these present and how to turn these into opportunities in the ever evolving world of public engagement, media relations and communications.
Tools for Municipalities to Provide Wildlife Habitat
Presenter:
- Janice Harper
Buffers have been used along streams and watercourses in Prince Edward Island for decades to maintain and enhance aquatic habitat. Buffers can be expanded along wetlands and watercourses or forested areas. Buffers can also be developed inland, between differing land uses, or between natural and developed areas. Buffers can provide essential habitat for wildlife. Municipalities can use land use planning tools to provide essential habitat for wildlife.
The Other Wet Floor – The Hazards of Service-Minded Positions
Presenter:
- JD Gilmour
“The Other Wet Floor” is a workshop that takes a look at the psychological and Emotional risk factors that are present in professions and service-minded work. In this introductory version, participants will have the opportunity to learn about risk factors and warning signs of Burnout, Moral Distress and Compassion Fatigue. They will be invited to examine their own work and the cost of this labour on them and their families and friends. Most importantly, participants will receive perspective and skills to improve their resilience at work and improve the culture of their teams for those who come after.
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