We realized early on, that in order to be successful, we needed to ground our plan in research and data. To that end, we initiated a partnership with a dedicated group of researchers from the University of Victoria (UVic).

Firstly, UVic researchers studied the Vancouver Island and Coastal Community region and its vulnerability to climate change. Secondly, they identified municipalities and regional districts' priorities for action. 

​Their research has collectively culminated into a Territorial Analysis and a Survey of Local Government Priorities for Climate Action: Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities (2020).​
Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities Climate Leadership Plan