Empowering Resilient Communities for a Sustainable Future

Climate Health Adaptation focuses on promoting the health of communities facing the immediate impacts of climate change along one of the highest risk area in Vancouver. Our project aims to implement educational outreach programs and advocate for health-focused environmental policies.

Climate Adaptation Taskforce are 8 member group that spearheaded our climate adaptation initiatives for the fourth plain community with a particular focus on health-related aspects of climate resilience. The task force has engaged in health-focused education, policy advocacy, and climate solutions for in our communities.

Climate Adaptation Taskforce

Thriving Fourth Plain Community

Our work began with a Washington State Department of Health grant, funded through the Climate Commitment Act. It gave us the chance to build our capacity and a roadmap for climate and health adaptation, and to start the education and advocacy that every neighbor deserves access to.

Now, thanks to a grant from Philanthropy Northwest, that work is growing into its next chapter: three community-led plans for food access, clean air, and extreme weather response. Residents and local students are shaping these plans from the ground up.

Our first year of assessments and workshops is wrapping up, and we’re gathering community feedback as year two gets underway. Your voice belongs in this work, and there’s room for you at the table.