We work with communities to understand and prepare for climate threats equitably and inclusively.
Cascadia has worked with dozens of cities, counties, tribes, and state agencies along the west coast and across the country to create action strategies and implementation plans that meet client climate goals and address greenhouse gas emissions and climate impacts within a hyper local context. We ground our planning work in sound and transparent analysis and technical expertise—drawing from vulnerability assessments and emerging climate change research and technology—to arrive at a strategic path toward achieving community resilience.
Our process involves robust partner and community engagement to prioritize the specific strategies and actions that address the greatest threats, protect the most vulnerable residents, and deliver the most compelling co-benefits for social, environmental, and economic resilience. Our plans are accessible to diverse audiences, visually engaging, and designed for use in day-to-day planning and prioritization.
Examples of our support include:
- Conducting climate risk and vulnerability assessments
- Forming and facilitating workgroups and advisory committees
- Designing and implementing inclusive community engagement campaigns
- Managing feedback loops that build trust and foster collaboration
- Co-developing adaptation and resilience strategies
- Developing resilience metrics and indicators
- Creating adaptation and resiliency plans with accessible layouts, compelling infographics, and on-brand graphic design
