19 Jan, 2026
ClimateWest Annual Report: Advancing Climate Adaptation Through Collaboration
ClimateWest is pleased to present its annual report for 2024/25, showcasing the organization’s achievements and progress.
This year, the report highlights the partnerships and collaborative efforts that are crucial for preparing communities to face the potential hazards and impacts of a changing climate. Fostering partnerships with organizations that share ClimateWest’s vision of a climate-resilient future is at the centre of the organization’s approach.
Elaine Fox, Board Chair of ClimateWest, emphasizes the importance of these relationships, stating, “Collaborative initiatives and partnerships remain pivotal in building climate resilient communities across Canada that will thrive in our changed and changing climate. We are proud to work with remarkable organizations that share our goal of building climate resilience and preparedness in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, and beyond.”
Impactful Initiatives
The 2024/25 Annual Report showcases a series of joint projects with organizations that are working to advance climate adaptation through capacity building, education, communications, vulnerability assessments, and more. Here are some key highlights:
- Adaptation in Action Program: Through the Adaptation in Action Program, ClimateWest committed to support six regional organizations on impactful adaptation and resilience projects in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. A total of $300,000 in funding was awarded to ALUS, City of Saskatoon, FortWhyte Alive, North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance, Prairie Climate Centre, and Resilient Rurals.
- Climate Ready Prairies: ClimateWest partnered with Re.Climate to deliver the Climate Ready Prairies project, a Prairie-specific training program and a research study on communicating and engaging communities on climate adaptation. This three-year project will deliver a two-part training program and a community of practice in each of the Prairie provinces, followed by a final resource guide to encourage widespread application across the region and beyond.
- Western Flood Mapping Conference: ClimateWest partnered with Natural Resources Canada and the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions to host the Western Flood Mapping Conference. The conference brought together invested parties from all related sectors to address key challenges concerning flood hazard mapping methodologies specific to Western provinces and territories.
Building a Network
Strengthening the climate adaptation network in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, has remained a core priority for the organization. ClimateWest continues to create relevant networking opportunities that promote cross-sector and interprovincial knowledge-sharing on climate resilience and preparedness through both in-person and virtual events.
- Over 130 in-person guests and 100 virtual participants attended the 2nd annual ClimateWest Forum to hear the voices, stories, and work of those at the forefront of climate adaptation and resiliency action in the Prairie region.
- Hosted or moderated seven webinars covering topics from natural infrastructure to the benefits of early adaptation action.
- Organized or attended 75 networking and engagement meetings across multiple sectors.
To explore ClimateWest’s projects, partnerships, and progress, download the 2024/25 Annual Report.
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