FEBRUARY 2024
Explore how climate adaptation and disaster mitigation planning can help build resilient communities.
THESE WORKSHOPS WILL:
Provide the opportunity to develop collaborative projects and build partnerships.
Move the broader discussion in emergency management from repair to prevention. This includes identifying the value of climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction in local planning and learning about opportunities to fund these activities.
Inform future policy and programming on climate adaptation and disaster mitigation planning in government.
Learn about the valuable tools and services available to help local decision makers build climate and disaster prepared communities.
Dates & Locations
February 7
Killarney
February 8
Morden/Winkler
February 14
Gimli
February 15
St. Pierre-Jolys
February 20
Elkhorn Resort
Agenda
8:30 – 9:00
SIGN IN/REGISTRATION
Eco-West Canada
9:00 – 9:30
SETTING THE STAGE
Introduction to the workshop and overview of the day’s goals.
Eco-West Canada
9:30 – 10:00
CLIMATE ADAPTATION: PREPARE TODAY AND PROSPER TOMORROW
A look at how climate change continues to impact the prairies, its affect on local communities and the costs of inaction. This is an opportunity to learn about available data, resources and how adaptation strategies can help communities avoid disasters and manage risk.
Manitoba’s Department of Environment and Climate
10:00 – 10:30
REACTIVE TO PROACTIVE: DISASTER RISK REDUCTION IN MANITOBA
Review the changing landscape of emergency management in Canada and Manitoba, including creation of Manitoba EMO’s Mitigation Program Area and other programs; how proactive disaster mitigation is of benefit to communities; and how to use risk management tools to support disaster mitigation.
Manitoba’s Emergency Management Organization
10:30 – 10:45
BREAK
Eco-West Canada
10:45 – 11:00
INTRODUCTION TO RISK MANAGEMENT MAPPING
Introduction of disaster mitigation approaches and how to use DFA maps as a tool to support this kind of planning.
Manitoba’s Emergency Management Organization
11:00 – 12:00
RISK MANAGEMENT MAPPING EXERCISE
Using local DFA maps, work through identifying potential projects and approaches to support disaster mitigation for your community.
Eco-West Canada
12:00 – 12:50
LUNCH
Eco-West Canada
12:50 – 1:00
WELCOME BACK
Eco-West Canada
1:00 – 1:30
RISK MANAGEMENT MAPPING EXERCISE (CONTINUED)
Build on the discussions and projects generated before lunch.
Eco-West Canada
1:30 – 2:00
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS: CHALLENGES AND BARRIERS
Discuss and document the challenges in implementing disaster mitigation and response at the local level.
Eco-West Canada
2:00 – 2:15
BREAK
Eco-West Canada
2:15 – 2:45
Q&A
Manitoba Government representatives will comment on climate and disaster mitigation questions and concerns that attendees will have an opportunity to pose throughout the day.
Manitoba’s Department of Environment and Climate Change; Manitoba’s Emergency Management Organization
2:45 – 3:15
TOP TIPS FOR DEVELOPING NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Discussion of strategies and opportunities to identify and secure available funding for local climate adaption and disaster risk reduction projects and approaches.
Eco-West Canada
3:15 – 3:30
CLOSING REMARKS
Eco-West Canada
