Climate Change

2017 July Kiteoween, Squamish

Birds, Climate Change, Sea to Sky, Squamish / 2017-07-31 / By
A hot summer weekend in Squamish provided a perfect backdrop for “Kiteoween” an annual costume day where kiteboarders dress up  and compete in a fun, relaxed contest hosted at the Squamish spit by the Squamish Wind Sports Society. The area surrounding the Spit is an example of successful habitat restoration – much of the Squamish waterfront was significantly… Read the rest “2017 July Kiteoween, Squamish”

2016 April Botswana

Botswana, Climate Change, Travel / 2016-04-24 / By
After spending a week in Indonesia, I flew to Gaborone, Botswana to visit our Hatfield Consultants Africa (HCA) office. Its a great time of year to visit Gaborone, temperatures are pleasant, particularly in the evenings.  The countryside was relatively green after some much needed rain, although the main reservoirs that supply the city are still fairly low heading into winter.… Read the rest “2016 April Botswana”

The Climate Knowledge Brokers Manifesto

Climate Change / 2015-09-21 / By
This is a repost from the The Climate Knowledge Brokers Manifesto website. Society is only now grasping the full extent to which our lives, jobs and environment are sensitive to a changing climate. Effective decision making will be needed in many areas if we are to build a climate resilient future. So begins the “Climate Knowledge Brokers Manifesto”, a… Read the rest “The Climate Knowledge Brokers Manifesto”