Empowering Communities
to Build Climate Ready
Housing and Infrastructure
carbon solutions
local capacity
climate readiness
The Climate Ready Infrastructure Service is newly established capacity building project for local governments across Canada.
The service connects local governments and communities with top climate experts to support the integration of low-carbon resilience into local infrastructure projects. By providing expert guidance and technical advice, local governments gain the tools needed to better serve their communities, reduce emissions, and meet the challenges of climate change head-on.
How the Climate Ready Infrastructure Service Works
Register Your Project
Join the Climate Roster
Gain Climate Insights
Register for the Service
Join the Roster of Experts
We are actively seeking climate experts to support municipal infrastructure projects. Apply your knowledge to impactful projects, expand your professional network, gain compensation, and contribute to national climate goals on the Roster of Climate & Infrastructure Experts.
Request Support for Your Project
Gain access to specialized expertise for integrating climate resilience into your community's infrastructure projects. Projects can include water systems, transportation, buildings, and more. Gain specialized guidance, decision-making support, and capacity building opportunities.
Why resilient infrastructure matters
with free access to expert advice.
The Climate Ready Infrastructure Service is a part of the Climate Toolkit for Housing and Infrastructure
The Climate Toolkit for Housing and Infrastructure is a suite of resources supporting local governments in achieving Canada's 2030 emissions reduction goals and delivering against adaptation commitments found in the National Adaptation Strategy and the Government of Canada Adaptation Action Plan.
Still have questions?
The Climate Ready Infrastructure Service is a national project connecting local governments with climate experts to enhance their infrastructure projects' low-carbon climate resilience. It's part of the Climate Toolkit for Housing and Infrastructure, a suite of resources supporting local governments in achieving Canada's 2030 emissions reduction goals and delivering against adaptation commitments found in the National Adaptation Strategy and the Government of Canada Adaptation Action Plan.
The Climate Ready Infrastructure Service is administered by the Canadian Urban Institute and funded by the Government of Canada.
Eligible infrastructure projects must meet the following criteria:
Population size of local community is less than 30,000.
The submitting local government has gone through the Climate Insight tool or has demonstrated understanding of local climate risks.
Project phase is in the planning or design phase.
Project is an infrastructure or housing project in an eligible asset class and is included in a multi-year work plan or capital plan.
The Service is not intended to support the following:
Capital works or equipment purchases. The CRIS will help with the design, but not with construction costs or purchases of equipment.
Community wide climate adaptation, climate risk, or climate mitigation plans. Communities are encouraged to find other resources for community wide planning. The CRIS experts are here to help with specific infrastructure or housing projects, not to help with community wide planning.
Local governments who participate will gain access to specialized technical expert advice and guidance, which will enhance their ability to make informed decisions on incorporating low-carbon resilience into their infrastructure projects. This support will lead to more effective, sustainable project outcomes, better alignment with climate targets, and increased resilience to current and future climate challenges.
Climate experts looking to join the Roster of Climate and Infrastructure Experts must have:
A minimum of five years of professional experience and/or possession of a relevant professional designation (i.e. P.Eng., RPP, RA etc.);
Participation in at least one project focused on climate hazards or climate mitigation;
Experience in a managerial or senior role on climate-related infrastructure and housing projects;
Live and work in Canada; and
Preferred experience in working with local government on one or more asset classes (i.e. Buildings, Stormwater, Nature Based solutions etc.)
Climate experts gain valuable professional development by working on diverse, impactful projects that enhance their portfolios. They receive financial compensation based on project scope and duration, and have the opportunity to expand their network with municipal leaders and fellow professionals. Participation also provides access to advanced resources and tools, enhances their recognition and credibility, and allows for flexible engagement based on their availability. Overall, experts contribute to meaningful climate action while advancing their own careers.
