Climate change affects everybody and will only intensify in the coming years; however, it does not impact all people equally. Existing research around equity and climate change focuses predominantly on Global South contexts, while evidence relevant to the Canadian experience remains sparse. Closing this knowledge gap is critical to helping us first understand, and then address, the unique experiences of at-risk groups in a changing climate.

As international efforts to reduce emissions and adapt to climate impacts grow in ambition, the energy dialogue is now focused on actions to match the scale of the challenge. This includes the development of quantifiable criteria, tools, and frameworks to guide decision-making for climate-smart investment.

Alberta faces the challenge of developing and scaling areas of economic activity that are more competitive in a decarbonizing world. The Energy Futures Policy Collaborative (EFPC), of which Smart Prosperity Institute is a member, has pointed out that Alberta does not need to start from scratch to meet this challenge.