Whitehorse Climate Change Adaptation Plan - Yukon College

WHITECAP PROJECTS
As noted in the Introduction, WhiteCAP is made up of two phases: planning and implementation
of pilot projects. Funding of $120,000 was provided by the Yukon Northern Strategy Trust for
the implementation of projects in Whitehorse that would begin the process of community
adaptation to climate change. Disbursement of the $120,000 was determined by the WLAC
based on a proposal uptake in September 2010. Eight projects (Table 9) were funded to respond
to various food security and environmental risks identified in this plan. A full project report will
be provided by the WhiteCAP Local Coordinator at the conclusion of the project in summer
2011.
Proponent Project Title Description
City of Whitehorse Educating Through Edible
Design
These projects are intended as a modest first step in introducing adaptation to the community
of Whitehorse. The priority adaptations of this plan are those recommendations put forward for
the identified partners to consider.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND NEXT STEPS
Whitehorse Climate Change Adaptation Plan
Table 9. WhiteCAP Implementation Projects for 2010-2011; projects were funded by the Yukon
Northern Strategy Trust.
Design and production of educational signage for
edible landscapes.
Fireweed Market Sharing the Harvest Yukon-made, how-to book about preserving and
storing foods.
Deep Roots
Permaculture
Riverdale
Community
Association
Takhini North
Community
Association
Water Resources
Branch
Yukon Invasive
Species Council
Cold Climate Permaculture
Workshops
Edible Landscaping in
Riverdale
Takhini North Community
Garden Project
Groundwater Data Study
for the Community of
Whitehorse
Invasive Species and Their
Impact on Whitehorse
Design and delivery of workshops on permaculture
in the North with a focus on food and energy
resilience.
Design and implementation of edible landscaping
in Riverdale subdivision.
Design and construction of a community garden
in the Takhini North subdivision.
Collect, integrate and disseminate groundwater
data and information for the community of
Whitehorse.
Complete research and reporting on the impacts
of invasive species in Whitehorse.
Diane Simpson Whitehorse Takes Action Creation of short films highlighting Whitehorse
adaptation.
Climate change is an emerging reality for the community of Whitehorse, the consequences of
which will become increasingly difficult to surmount over the coming decades. The community
of Whitehorse must prepare now to respond to the coming challenges of climate change. The
intent of this plan is to provide a firm rational for action and to provide direction for reinforcing
the resilience of the community and our surrounding environment to those stresses generated
by climate change. By making smart choices and investments now, such as the mitigation of
climate change, we will avoid costly responses in the future.
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