Climate adaption projects in the North Okanagan, other area communities, receiving funding boost
A handful of projects in the Okanagan are getting a boost through the B.C. Government’s Community Emergency Preparedness Fund.
Through the fund’s Disaster Risk Reduction – Climate Adaptation stream, a total of $56-million will go to support 78 projects across B.C.that address vulnerabilities, minimize the risk of future disasters and support communities to make informed decisions.
“Climate change is no longer a future concern, it’s happening now and we’re seeing its impact all over British Columbia,” Bowinn Ma, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, stated in a provincial release.
“Through disaster mitigation funding, our government is committed to helping communities become more resilient by empowering local governments to adapt to the changing climate and better protect themselves and their residents against future climate challenges.”