Climate Adaptation Competency Icons and Framework Review

Dr. Cox used Research for Professional Development funds to research and design a climate adaptation icon bank to amplify the uptake of the CACF as a tool for branding courses and micro credentials.

In 2021, the ResilienceByDesign Research Lab launched the Climate Adaptation Competency Framework (CACF). The CACF pulls together two years of research with over 100 industry experts, and dozens of professional associations to fill a critical gap and produce Canada's first comprehensive resource on the knowledge, skills and behaviors required for climate adaptation, as a key element of workforce development for climate change leaders. Rich in practical insights, the next step in the ongoing refinement of the CACF is to build 24 relevant icons which can support the application of the CACF in micro-credential development and certification with professional organizations, and the review of the relationship between the CACF and potential course learning outcomes for professional development and the micro credential.