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Join the Canadian Climate Institute for a briefing on Close to Home, the Institute's latest report on how Canada can build more housing in a changing climate.

The findings of Close to Home focus on the exposure of new housing to climate hazards. This research quantifies the risks of housing development in areas exposed to flooding and wildfire across the country, identifying how land use, housing, and infrastructure policies can be improved to minimize losses as Canada builds the housing needed to improve affordability.

SPEAKERS:

Sarah Miller, Research Lead, Sustainable Finance

Sarah Miller has a policy background focused on climate policy, conservation and natural resource management, and the clean economy. She has worked as an independent consultant, providing research, policy advice, and strategic planning services to non-profit organizations and government. She previously worked as Director of Policy and Strategy for the BC Greens in the BC Legislature. Sarah holds an MPhil in International Relations from the University of Oxford and a BSc from the London School of Economics. 

Ryan Ness, Research Director, Adaptation

Ryan Ness has 20 years of experience in environmental management and climate adaptation, integrating technical analysis, strategy development and policy implementation. Previously, Ryan was the lead for climate adaptation programs and corporate strategy at the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, and also managed the Ontario Climate Consortium. He is a professional engineer, holding Bachelors and Master’s degrees in Environmental Engineering and Water Resources Engineering from the University of Guelph, and is completing a Ph.D. in Environment, Resources and Sustainability at the University of Waterloo.