When it comes to action on climate change, it’s hard not to have
an effect far beyond the immediate actions you’re taking. If
you’re mitigating climate change by cycling to work or
developing clean technology then you’re ultimately benefiting
the whole planet. If you’re adapting to climate change by
improving water management on your property or planting wildlife
corridors then you’re helping your local community to cope with
unprecedented changes. On this second point, a SIN project is
taking place this year to collaborate internationally on
adaptation to extreme, climate change-driven weather events. As
part of our 2012 Collaboration Development Awards (CDAs), SIN is
linking the London Climate Change Partnership to the Toronto
WeatherWise Partnership with a short visit and ideas-exchange.
Both organisations were formed to determine what climate change-
related threats the cities faced, and how to deal with them
before they caused major problems. They are composed of a
diverse mix of public servants, business