Joanna Eyquem

The Contagion of Floods and Wildfires in Canada: What Can Utilities Do to Limit Climate Risk?

A Talk by Joanna Eyquem (Director, Climate Programs, Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation, University of Waterloo)

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About this Talk

Extreme weather events are costing Canadians billions of dollars annually. Last year, the insurance industry paid out $2.4-billion in insured losses. That’s the fourth most expensive year since 1983, and is part of a trend of rising costs due to extreme weather, rising urbanization, aging infrastructure and land use decisions that lead to more development in high-risk areas. What can utilities do to limit own extreme weather risk and help their clients do the same? Join me to explore this topic and learn about practical means to take action on extreme weather risk management.

31 March 2021

12:30 PM - 12:59 PM GMT

About The Speakers

Joanna Eyquem

Joanna Eyquem

Director, Climate Programs, Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation, University of Waterloo

Joanna has 20 years' technical expertise in climate adaptation, natural hazard management, hydrogeomorphology and freshwater habitat rehabilitation.