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Non-Profit Organization (NPO) Climate Change Event Resource Guide

Non-Profit Organization (NPO) Climate Change Event Resource Guide

Non-Profit (NPO) Climate Change Event Resource Guide

This practical guide includes a list of resources gathered in Sept 2024 of suggested solutions, implementation guides, and other tools for non-profits to access when looking for information on specific climate change related events/topics, including wildfires, extreme heat, floods, energy conservation, ecosystem and food system changes, and general climate action.

This guide was developed with support from the Public Health Association of BC and Vancouver Coastal Health through the Climate Change Adaptation for Non-Profit Partners project.

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Remote Work During Emergencies

Remote Work During Emergencies

Remote Work During Emergencies

This guide provides a starting point to help you self-assess opportunities to build capacity in equipping employees to work remotely during emergencies, to support mission continuity and resilience, and provides an example of a Work from Home – Emergency Situations Policy.

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Extreme Heat Response Self-Assessment 

Extreme Heat Response Self-Assessment 

Extreme Heat Response Self-Assessment

This resource supports organizations to self assess and identify next steps to be equipped to safeguard the health and well-being of their staff, volunteers, and others during extreme heat events.

This guide was adapted from a resource by BC Non-Profit Housing, with support from Vancouver Coastal Health – Population Health Initiatives.

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Climate Change Resource Guide

Climate Change Resource Guide

Climate Change Resource Guide

This resource guide provides a list of grant funding streams, broad educational resources, and other resources relevant to the implementation of technology, equipment, and practices to improve mitigation of, and adaptation to, climate change. This is a non-exhaustive list of current resources available to BC non-profits as of August 2024.

The same guide is included as an Appendix to the Environmental Scan of Climate Change Adaptation Supports for BC Non-Profits, with support from Vancouver Coastal Health – Population Health Initiatives. 

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Climate Change Risk Assessment: Board Self-Assessment Tool

Climate Change Risk Assessment: Board Self-Assessment Tool

Climate Change Risk Assessment: Board Self-Assessment Tool

This Board Self-Assessment Tool is designed to help non-profits gauge their readiness for climate adaptability and resilience. It provides a structured approach to evaluate how well your organization is managing its carbon footprint, understanding and preparing for climate regulations, aligning with partner and funder expectations, and identifying opportunities.

This guide was adapted from a resource by Governing for our Kids Climate, with support from Vancouver Coastal Health – Population Health Initiatives.

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