Hamilton receiving $210K in federal funding for climate adaption plan, study

Hamilton is receiving $210,000 in federal funding through a government initiative to help protect residents and communities from the impacts of climate change.

The climate-focused funding from the Canadian government is being split into two parts, with the first $140,000 going towards the updating and acceleration of Hamilton’s Climate Change Impact Adaptation plan.

This is focused on updated climate risk assessments, economic analysis of adaptation measures, community engagement and improved monitoring tools.

The remaining $70,000 is being used for a feasibility study examining the potential for a nature-based “sponge plaza” pilot project.

Hamilton officials say a sponge plaza uses trees, native vegetation and permeable surfaces to absorb and maintain rainfall. These sponge-like natural features are supposed to help reduce flood risks while creating cooler and greener public spaces.

This funding from the federal government is part of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund (GMF) Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation initiative.

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