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This report demonstrates how to quantify the benefits and costs of natural infrastructure, such as ponds, wetlands and vegetated areas, as a strong complement or a viable alternative to grey infrastructure options for flood mitigation in Cana
New research shows that the financial costs of flooding in Canada’s Maritime region could spike by 300% if steps are not taken to address climate change. Without action - which would cause a 4°C rise in global temperatures - the Halifax area could incur $67 million in flood damages. If temperature rise can be limited to 2°C, damages would be $10 million.
There has been no similar level of examination regarding how residential basement flooding might impact areas of interest to Life, Health and Disability insurers, such as mental and physical health impacts, and lost time from work.
As flooding caused by climate change affects communities in Canada, new research from the University of Waterloo reveals the insurance industry hasn't considered a changing climate in their practices, putting homeowners at financial risk. While extreme weather events are increasing in severity, frequency, and unpredictability, insurers have not changed premiums.
Residential basement flooding is on the rise across Canada, due in large part to more frequent and extreme rainfall events.
A new algorithm developed at the University of Waterloo will help first responders and home care providers better prepare for disasters and allow responders to quickly generate an accurate list of those who may need help during a disaster. The algorithm uses data from home care assessmenst to generate an up-to-date list of vulnerable adults using home care services
This report profiles 20 best practices to be incorporated into the design and construction of new flood-resilient residential communities in Canada.
This report assesses the potential for wetlands to affect the financial impacts associated with rural and urban flooding.
Voluntary Commitments
The Sendai Framework Commitments (SFVC) online platform serves to incentivize stakeholders to inform the public about their work, to provide a vehicle for sharing commitments and initiatives and for motivation toward the implementation of the Sendai Framework. In turn, UNDRR can monitor and take stock of the progress and impact.
University of Waterloo is involved in the following commitments:
