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Harnessing the Four Horsemen of Climate Change: A Framework for Deep Resilience, Decarbonization, and Planetary Health in Ontario, Canada

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  • Vidya Anderson

    (Climate Lab, University of Toronto Scarborough, Toronto, ON M1C 1A4, Canada)

  • William A. Gough

    (Climate Lab, University of Toronto Scarborough, Toronto, ON M1C 1A4, Canada
    Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough, Toronto, ON M1C 1A4, Canada)

Abstract

Widespread implementation of nature-based solutions like green infrastructure, provides a multi-functional strategy to increase climate resilience, enhance ecological connectivity, create healthier communities, and support sustainable urban development. This paper presents a decision-support framework to facilitate adoption of green infrastructure within communities using the Climate Change Local Adaptation Action Model (CCLAAM) developed for this purpose. It also presents an ecosystems-based approach to bridging the gap between climate change mitigation and adaptation actions in Ontario, Canada. Green infrastructure could be a viable strategy to address multiple climate change impacts and support the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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  • Vidya Anderson & William A. Gough, 2021. "Harnessing the Four Horsemen of Climate Change: A Framework for Deep Resilience, Decarbonization, and Planetary Health in Ontario, Canada," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(1), pages 1-19, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:13:y:2021:i:1:p:379-:d:474260
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