Climate Hazard Assessment and Mapping Project

To present information on the final report for the Climate Hazard Assessment and Mapping Project (CHAMP). This project provides a downscaled data set for current climate-driven hazards in Nanaimo, which provides wide-ranging opportunities to improve resilience in our community, which could include public education, emergency preparedness, land use planning and infrastructure upgrades. This presents a data set from which to base future potential hazard risk and vulnerability assessments.

That Council: 1. Endorse the Staff Report titled “Climate Hazard Assessment and Mapping Project”, dated 2026-MAR-23, and direct Staff to publish the findings on the city website in an accessible format. 2. Direct Staff to use findings, visual images, maps and other data to enhance community awareness of hazards and drive preparedness initiatives. 3. Direct Staff to review and consider incorporating data into various cross-departmental program areas, such as land use planning, infrastructure and engineering assessments. 4. …