Engaging Islanders in mapping climate-related social and health factors to build resilience to climate change on PEI

Engaging Islanders in mapping climate-related social and health factors is necessary to build resilience to climate change. Communities facing health and social challenges are the first affected and the hardest hit by our changing climate. Challenges such as poverty, marginalization, inadequate housing, poor health status, and lack of access to services must be addressed to develop effective climate adaptation plans. The CCRA highlights the need for quantitative data to better understand the differential impacts of climate-related risks and facilitate a coordinated cross-sectoral response. Our project will engage the public and decision-makers to explore the use of high-quality data to identify populations that disproportionately experience the negative impacts of climate change and determine the best way to visualize the results for public use. The process and outcomes of this project will empower community members to adapt to the changing climate and build more resilient communities together.