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Adaptation can be defined as preparing for climate change. To help plan for and adjust to both the positive and negative impacts of a changing climate, the City has partnered with University of Northern BC (UNBC), the Fraser Basin Council and many other groups. The overall goal of the project has been to determine what the important local impacts are, and to identify the best ways to address them.

Climate projections reveal that the region is likely to warm by 1.6°C to 2.5°C by the 2050s and local precipitation will increase by 3% to 10% (with most of the increase occurring in winter). These projections were presented to local community members and experts, and the top priorities related to climate change for Prince George were determined to be: forests; flooding; and transportation infrastructure.

The City has incorporated adaptation into the myPG sustainability plan, and also into the draft of the new Official Community Plan. Prince George is taking actions to address changes in forests in both its municipal parks and the natural areas within and surrounding the City. A recent flood risk assessment incorporated future climate projections and recommended adjustments to account for the impacts of climate change and the mountain pine beetle. Research is ongoing to assess how to better design and maintain roads in changing conditions. Other ongoing projects include examining climate change and local sensitive ecosystems, and analyzing freeze-thaw cycles and precipitation events. Future projects can explore how the City can take advantage of the agricultural opportunities associated with a longer growing season, how to manage storm-water for changing conditions and how to concurrently adapt to and mitigate climate change.

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