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Bright Future
Ep. 40: Blair Feltmate on Adapting to our Changed Climate
Climate change is one of the most vexing challenges facing our world. That the climate is changing is increasingly clear. But greenhouse gases are still spewing into the atmosphere. Temperature thresholds are being passed years earlier than predicted. So, what, if anything, can we do about it?
My guest this episode has dedicated his life to sustainability but for Dr. Blair Feltmate, Head, Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation, University of Waterloo the focus is on adaptation and resilience to climate impacts.
Blair talks about why focusing on adapting to climate change needs to be a bigger priority for individuals and governments. He shares practical steps that would help put Canada and Canadians on a path that is better prepared for the climate impacts that are sure to come.
About our guest:
Dr. Blair Feltmate is Head, Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation, University of Waterloo. Previous positions include Vice President, Sustainable Development, Bank of Montreal; Director, Sustainable Development, OPG; Partner, Sustainable Investment Group/YMG Capital Management.
Blair was Chair, Federal Government of Canada Expert Panel on Climate Adaptation. He was Advisor, National Adaptation Strategy, Canada. He is Sustainable Finance Council member, Global Risk Institute, and a member of Climate Proof Canada (Insurance Bureau of Canada).
He holds a Ph.D. in Theoretical and Applied Ecology (University of Toronto), Masters in Arts (Wilfrid Laurier University), Masters in Science (University of Toronto), and Hon. Bachelor of Science (University of Toronto). Blair was an NSERC Postdoctoral Fellow. He has written books on Sustainable Banking and Aquatic Ecology.
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