The LSWCoP serves as an online community for climate change adaptation that serves stakeholders within the Lake Simcoe watershed. The portal acts as an online database of information that, along with active facilitation, will help communicate climate change science and disseminate adaptation resources.
The LSWCoP is a ‘sub-community’ of the Climate Change Adaptation Community of Practice (CCACoP). Sub-communities (or Sub-CoPs) have the same functionalities as the main CCACoP site, but they provide a private space where certain members can discuss and share the latest research and information around a specific topic. Therefore, not only do LSWCoP members have access to the larger CCACoP site and all of its resources, but they also benefit from participating in a smaller, more defined interest group.
Here are some of the features and activities you can find on the LSWCoP:
- The latest news articles relating to climate change impacts and adaptation, particularly within the Lake Simcoe watershed;
- Upcoming climate change and adaptation events;
- An online library packed with various climate change adaptation resources;
- Discussion forums on member-driven topics;
- Maps of the Lake Simcoe watershed, including sub-watersheds;
- Webinars featuring climate change adaptation experts, as well as access to recordings of past webinars;
- A wiki that allows members to co-create documents;
- Links to online resources; and
- Regular emails to keep you up-to-date on the latest LSWCoP activity.
The LSWCoP is made possible with support from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment.