The Impact of Canada’s Regional Adaptation: Collaboratives on Climate Adaptation

This report summarizes research on the RAC program’s impact and is intended for adaptation practitioners and policymakers across Canada. Climate adaptation is a long-term process. Learning from programs is made difficult by the time lags that exist between analysis, planning and action on-the ground. Three years have elapsed since the intensive phase of RAC activities. This presents an opportunity to reflect on lessons and results (intended and unintended) arising from the RAC program, both to recognize achievements and to inform future programs fostering collaborative approaches to adaptation. The report addresses two main questions: 1. What was the immediate effect of the RACs in encouraging collaboration and adaptation decision making and 2. What was the influence of the RACs beyond program timelines and scope?