20 episodes

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time. It's sometimes hard to know where to turn and know what to do. The Resilience by Design Podcast from the Resilience by Design Lab at Royal Roads University focuses on climate change mitigation and adaptation and all the strides that people and communities are making to ensure their health in the face of a changing climate and to inspire climate action.

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Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time. It's sometimes hard to know where to turn and know what to do. The Resilience by Design Podcast from the Resilience by Design Lab at Royal Roads University focuses on climate change mitigation and adaptation and all the strides that people and communities are making to ensure their health in the face of a changing climate and to inspire climate action.

    Climate Impacts: Wildfire

    Climate Impacts: Wildfire

    In this episode, I'm joined by Adam Dodd, a former member of the Alberta wildfire crew. Adam was on the front lines of some of the biggest wildfires on record. We talk about the insights from the front lines and factors increasing wildfire risk across the country, including climate change.  
     
    Content warning: In this episode, we will be talking in-depth about wildfires. We are aware that many communities have been affected or are still being affected by wildfires. This episode includes discussions of firefighting techniques and reasons for increased fire risk in western Canada.

    • 27 min
    Climate Impacts Series: Flooding

    Climate Impacts Series: Flooding

    In this episode, I'm joined by Tamsin Lyle, the principal engineer at Ebbwater consulting.  Tamsin is a well-known thought leader on flood management and has been influential in risk reporting and emergency management strategies for some of the biggest watersheds across Canada. We discuss the impact of climate change on flood risk across Canada and what solutions are being developed by governments and citizens.
     
    If you are interested in exploring the UK Homeowners Guide mentioned in this eppisode. 

    • 27 min
    The Communities Behind Climate Stories

    The Communities Behind Climate Stories

    In this episode, I am joined again by Stephanie Wood, a reporter from the narwhal, to discuss the importance of building strong reciprocal relationships with the communities behind each climate story. 

    • 21 min
    The Importance of Climate Stories with The Narwhal

    The Importance of Climate Stories with The Narwhal

    In this episode, Stephanie Wood, a reporter from the narwhal joins the podcast to talk about the importance of telling climate change stories. Stephanie has several in-depth articles covering various climate impacts, from forest fires to salmon populations. Stephanie has a unique talent for writing authentic stories of people and communities being impacted by climate change and the resulting solutions and work that these communities are undertaking.
     
    To read some of the stories that Stephanie has worked on head over to the Narwhal: https://thenarwhal.ca/author/stephanie-wood/   

    • 23 min
    Creative Commons Creates Community ALN

    Creative Commons Creates Community ALN

    This is the final episode in our three-part series on open education. Vivian Forssman, Project Manager of the Adaptation Learning Network, discusses how open education and creative commons licencing allows the team at ALN to invite more people into climate adaptation. In addition, the courses and resources developed by the ALN and the partner institutes and instructors are helping to inform and enable climate adaptation locally in British Columbia and around the world. 
    To explore the ALN courses and resources, visit the ALN website: https://adaptationlearningnetwork.com
    or explore the open courses on Pressbooks in collaboration with BCcampus: https://pressbooks.bccampus.ca/climatechangeadaptationfundamentals/
    Explore other Creative Commons Stories:https://creativecommons.org 

    • 26 min
    The Power of Open Education

    The Power of Open Education

    In this episode, we continue to explore open education and how it helps empower, educate and grow climate action. I am joined by three inspiring women at the forefront of the open education movement; Krista Lambert, Amanda Coolidge and Tanis Morgan. These three experts guide us through the world of open education and how it has evolved in British Columbia. 
     
    To learn more about open education visit: 
    https://bccampus.ca/projects/open-education/ 
    To explore open education courses visit:
    https://adaptationlearningnetwork.com/courses

    • 25 min

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