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MBCP it is vital that the unique needs of these at-risk groups

are at the forefront of our considerations. This includes
empowering and engaging local actors on the ground who
possess valuable insights and expertise.

CB CP • Embracing Early Action is Essential — While
large-scale events dominate headlines, smaller-scale
events continue simultaneously (e.g., smoke evacuations
in remote communities) and stretch response agencies
into protracted operations and a difficult to sustain full
seasonal mobilization. Rather than treating large-scale
A B CP climate-related events as exceptions, we must shift our
focus towards mitigation, readiness, and resilience. Calls for
climate adaptation financing remain constant, and unmet.

The Government of Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy
(www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/
climatechange/climate-plan/national-adaptation-strategy.
F O C U S O N Y O U R html) is a step in the right direction, and the Canadian Red
Cross is supportive of its development and implementation.
The Red Cross helped to inform the NAS through our
K N O W L E D G E A N D participation on the Disaster Resilience Advisory Table and
through advocacy as a member of Climate Proof Canada
E X P E R I E N C E (www.climateproof.ca). However, we recognize that more

needs to be done to ensure that programming addresses
gaps and targets those most vulnerable. Resilience
professionals must advocate for a paradigm shift towards
proactive early action.

By prioritizing climate adaptation and investing in
prevention measures, we can better adapt to the increasing
severity and frequency of disasters caused by the deepening
climate crisis.

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