ORCCA: Climate Services Needs Assessment Survey

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The Ontario Resource Centre for Climate Adaptation (ORCCA) helps Ontario communities and organizations better understand, cope, manage, and adjust to changing climatic conditions. Whether you are looking for local climate data, trying to understand climate impacts, advancing adaptation planning, or implementing practical actions, our team is here to help.

Share your thoughts to help us effectively deliver services that are relevant, impactful, and responsive to the needs of Ontario communities. Your input will directly inform future resources, tools, learning opportunities, and programs.

Estimated Survey Completion Time: 5-10 minutes

Privacy Statement: Responses to this survey will be reviewed in aggregate and used for internal planning purposes to help inform future programming. Participation is voluntary.

Funding Acknowledgement: ORCCA is led by ICLEI Canada and with financial support from the Government of Canada through Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Part 1: Getting to Know You

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1. Your region: (Required.)

Northern Ontario

Central Ontario

Eastern Ontario

Greater Toronto Area

Southwestern Ontario

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2. Who do you represent? (Required.)

Single-Tier Municipality

Upper-Tier Municipality

Lower-Tier Municipality

First Nation

Indigenous Organization

Public Health Unit

Conservation Authority

Non-Profit/Community Organization

Other

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3. What municipal sector do you primarily work in?

Climate and Sustainability

Community Services

Corporate Services

Emergency Management and Services

Finance

Infrastructure and Operations

Planning and Economic Development

Other (please specify)

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4. Which best describes where your organization is right now on climate adaptation? (Select all that apply) (Required.)

We're just getting started

We understand the issue but aren't sure what to do next

We're planning adaptation work

We're implementing adaptation actions

We're trying to evaluate or improve existing work

Other (please specify)

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5. How have you engaged with ORCCA in the past? (Select all that apply) (Required.)

I am not familiar with ORCCA / This is my first interaction with ORCCA

I have heard of ORCCA but have not yet used any resources or Support Desk services

I have used an ORCCA resource (e.g., guide, toolkit, case study)

I have received support through the ORCCA Support Desk

I have participated in an ORCCA training, webinar, or workshop

I participated in an ORCCA program (e.g., Staff Capacity Program, Outreach & Engagement Program)

I attended the ORCCA Climate Action Symposium (2024)

I have connected with ORCCA staff at a conference or event

I subscribe to the ORCCA newsletter

Other (please specify)

ORCCA: Climate Services Needs Assessment Survey

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* 1. Your region: (Required.)

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* 2. Who do you represent? (Required.)

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* 3. What municipal sector do you primarily work in?

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* 4. Which best describes where your organization is right now on climate adaptation? (Select all that apply) (Required.)

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* 5. How have you engaged with ORCCA in the past? (Select all that apply) (Required.)

1. Your region: (Required.)

2. Who do you represent? (Required.)

3. What municipal sector do you primarily work in?

4. Which best describes where your organization is right now on climate adaptation? (Select all that apply) (Required.)

5. How have you engaged with ORCCA in the past? (Select all that apply) (Required.)