As part of the Forests as Climate Solutions program, FSC Canada is launching a short, high value knowledge exchange series designed to strengthen climate resilience knowledge, support practical application of adaptation and mitigation strategies, and invite participants to help shape FSC Canada’s emerging requirements and guidance.
This learning experience combines expert-led content, applied exercises, and peer-to-peer dialogue. Participants will move through five focused modules, supported by technical specialists and practical case studies.
Three cohort streams will be offered:
- Large tenure holders, & forest companies using the FSC National Forest Stewardship Standard of Canada
- Smallholders & community forests
- Indigenous-managed forests & Indigenous organizations
Each cohort will work through recorded segments, short assignments, and curated readings, followed by a facilitated virtual discussion to test and refine strategies in practice.
Module Topics
- Climate Vulnerability Assessment
- Managing Climate Impacts
- Building Forest Resilience
- Forest Carbon Management
- Verified Impact
For more details on the modules, and the dates of the workshops please see the following document.
Participation Details
- Six participants per cohort, with one place reserved for a certification body or auditor.
- Each participating organization receives $5,500 upon full completion of all five modules.
- Participants will be selected based on demonstrated leadership and experience in the module topics, organizational readiness to engage, and the need to ensure representation across regions of Canada.
Eligibility
- Large tenure holders/ smallholders & community forests:
Participants must be associated with an FSC-certified management unit. Up to two representatives may join from one organization, but only one honorarium is provided.
- Indigenous-managed forests and Indigenous organisations:
Participants may be: Certificate holder staff working directly with Indigenous communities, Lands and Resource Managers within Indigenous communities and/or organizations supporting Indigenous-led land and resource management
Language: Offered in English. A complementary French-language knowledge exchange will be held in-person in January in Quebec.
Please register interest by September 13, selected cohort participants will be notified by September 18.
This work is generously funded through a three-year grant from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC).
