CSLA Resource Library

The CSLA believes that NbS offer innovative opportunities to meaningfully address multiple sustainability crises (e.g., climate change, food and water security, land degradation, loss of biodiversity, human well-being, and natural disasters).

The statement is based on input gathered from an environmental scan of CSLA provincial, regional and territorial component associations, universities, related professional associations, Indigenous organizations and practitioners, and CSLA members. The CSLA acknowledges and appreciates the invaluable contributions provided by the RAC and member volunteers who participated in the environmental scan research. 

Women who Shaped the American Landscape highlights cultural landscapes from around the nation that were designed by or are associated with women. Many of the places featured in this year’s thematic report are nationally known for their historical and cultural significance. However, their associations with women may be unrecognized, leaving these important legacies under threat. Taken together, these sites highlight the significant roles of women in designing the world around us. This year’s report emphasizes the importance of honoring women’s landscape architecture work so that these sites survive into the future for the enjoyment of the public.

Many Canadians welcome the arrival of hot summer days as respite from our long, cold winters. But too much heat can be dangerous. There’s no doubt that with climate change we’re going to see more heat waves. Even temperate coastal cities such as Vancouver are preparing for extreme heat impacts. This report takes a look at what extreme heat means for the health of Canadians.

Historically, wildfire planning has been largely focused on two scales: site-scale solutions to hardening houses and yards, and large-scale, macro shifts in fire regimes. In response, “Playbook for the Pyrocene” focuses on community-scale solutions, synthesizing concepts from a range of related disciplines including ecology, fire science, forestry, land use planning, emergency management, and indigenous stewardship. Among the book’s findings are six broad guidelines and 20 applied strategies to reduce wildfire risk at a community scale—presented in an illustrated guide intended for a broad audience without specialized expertise. An additional appendix serves as a more comprehensive repository of topical resources, guidelines, best practices, and empirical research related to each strategy.

The Climate Atlas of Canada (climateatlas.ca) is an interactive tool for citizens, researchers, businesses, and community and political leaders to learn about climate change in Canada. The articles, maps, and videos in the atlas tell a compelling story: climate change is here, it’s a serious challenge, and we can take action. The atlas can help you make sense of climate change, and this guidebook will help you make sense of the atlas. First we’ll explain how to find different kinds of information in the atlas. And then we’ll give you some help figuring out what it all means.

The Adaptation Primers are just that – introductory books that provide basic information on the most complex challenge facing decision-makers in this first half of the 21st century.  Primer One summarizes current science on climate change, and what it means for Canada. 

The Adaptation Primers are just that – introductory books that provide basic information on the most complex challenge facing decision-makers in this first half of the 21st century. Primer Two focuses on framing policy and planning approaches to mitigation and adaptation with special emphasis on building resilience, designing for positive transformation, and ensuring sustainability in ecosystems and societies.  

The Adaptation Primers are just that – introductory books that provide basic information on the most complex challenge facing decision-makers in this first half of the 21st century. Primer Three provides an overview of the opportunities to create resilient communities that enhance public well-being, integrate nature, and ensure a prosperous future.

The Adaptation Primers are just that – introductory books that provide basic information on the most complex challenge facing decision-makers in this first half of the 21st century. Primer Four focuses on the options for response to rising waters, ranging from persisting in place to migration to better circumstances.

Climate change is intensifying the negative impacts of standard development practices and putting people and communities at risk. We need a new paradigm for building and enhancing communities that works in tandem with natural systems and considers the needs of all. To meet that goal, ASLA’s interdisciplinary Blue Ribbon Panel on Climate Change and Resilience identified the following core principles, key planning and design strategies, and public policies that will promote healthy, climate-smart, and resilient communities.

Cities respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action. This guide captures the journey on the pathways to reconciliation. It is a tool meant to help share, sustain and grow our efforts. Reconciliation is truly a national process that will require tremendous efforts by all Canadians―and across all orders of government.