Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation | Centre Intact d’adaptation au climat

Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation | Centre Intact d’adaptation au climat is a research organization based in Canada that focuses on helping Canadians prepare for extreme weather and climate change. Founded in 2015, the organization's mandate is to conduct original research and collaborate with various stakeholders to mitigate the impacts of climate change and extreme weather risk. The $4.25M grant investment on 29 November 2015 by Intact Financial Corporation has provided crucial support for its initiatives.

The Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation strategically concentrates on five key areas: Flood resilience, Wildfire risk reduction, Urban heat reduction, Preservation of natural infrastructure, and Engagement with capital market on climate adaptation. Its efforts to foster adaptation best practices and standards are aimed at engaging Canadians to adapt to climate change challenges.

The organization's commitment to translating research into practical solutions aligns with its focus on education, as it operates within the Education industry. By working with residents, communities, government entities, businesses, the legal community, and the academe, the Intact Centre is addressing pertinent issues and driving change in climate adaptation.

The slogan, "We help Canadians prepare for extreme weather and climate change, with a focus on flood, fire, & extreme heat resilience," succinctly encapsulates its mission. With a strong emphasis on research, collaboration, and engagement, the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation is actively contributing to building climate resilience in Canada.