Designing Resilient Futures Through Community-Centred Corporate Adaptation

Climate change is reshaping how businesses operate. With climate risks intensifying across Canada and the globe, businesses have a growing role to play in supporting resilient communities. 

As part of Canada Climate Week Xchange 2026, UN Global Compact Network Canada, in partnership with WSP, is hosting a half-day event in Montreal introducing newly released research and resources from a multi-year initiative on community-centred climate adaptation, supported by Natural Resources Canada's Climate Change Adaptation Program. 

WHAT TO EXPECT

Access exclusive research and new, practical tools

Be among the first to explore findings from UN Global Compact Network Canada’s multi year-long research project on community-centred climate adaptation, supported by Natural Resources Canada's Climate Change Adaptation Program. Walk away with practical tools designed specifically for the Canadian context.

Learn from cross-sector experts

Hear directly from business, municipal, community, and Indigenous leaders who are shaping climate resilience on the ground. Our panel features diverse perspectives on what meaningful collaboration looks like in practice.

Experience hands-on learning

Participate in an interactive workshop using newly developed resources like the Land Relationship Compass, a facilitated reflection tool that helps teams explore how they understand, value, use, and care for the land to support more inclusive conversations around adaptation projects.

Connect with peers across sectors

Exchange experiences, challenges, and ideas with sustainability and ESG leaders, corporate community relations professionals, and senior decision-makers from leading Canadian organizations.

Be part of a national conversation

This event is part of Canada Climate Week Xchange (CCWX), bringing Canadians from coast to coast together to collaborate on solutions for the country's unique climate-related challenges.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This event is designed for corporate sustainability and ESG leaders, corporate community relations leaders, and other senior corporate decision-makers responsible for building adaptation strategies.  

Given limited capacity, registrations will be reviewed to ensure a focused and productive dialogue across a range of sectors and perspectives.