ORCCA is the Ontario Resource Centre for Climate Adaptation
ORCCA helps Ontario communities and organizations to adapt to climate change and build local resilience. The centre provides support to individuals, leaders, local governments, and communities in their climate action endeavours. ORCCA can help you find readily available and locally applicable climate data and resources. ORCCA staff are also here to provide technical support services and expert guidance no matter where you are on the journey to adaptation.
NEW! ORCCA Learning Series: Fall 2026
Online | October–November 2026
Join us for a facilitated webinar series built for local governments and community organizations working to navigate climate risk, sustain adaptation efforts through change, and build the case for investment. The series includes three sessions:
- Navigate Common Sticking Points in Climate Risk Assessment
- Keeping Climate Adaptation Moving Through Change
- Make the Business Case for Adaptation
What Support Does Your Community Need?
We want to hear from you! Complete our short survey to share your climate adaptation priorities and support needs. Your input will inform the resources, tools, learning opportunities, and programs we develop, helping us deliver services that are relevant, impactful, and responsive to what Ontario communities actually need.
Thank you for helping us reach a broad and diverse range of perspectives from across the province! Survey ends November 5, 2026.
Our Latest Resources
Making Climate Costs Visible
A practical resource for municipal finance, climate staff, and local government administrators to identify and track weather-related expenses within their existing financial systems.
Climate Quick Wins for Small & Rural Communities
A menu of bite-sized actions designed to help small and rural communities address local climate impacts using the staff, budgets, and partnerships they already have in place.
Climate Communications Toolkit & Case Stories
A practical resource for municipal practitioners, elected officials, and community leaders looking to use communications to support the implementation of local climate action.
Climate Change Adaptation Practice Guide for Planners
A reference for inspiration and ideas to help planners and related professionals integrate climate adaptation into practice.
Empowering Climate Action with ORCCA
New to Adaptation?
Empower yourself with climate knowledge. ORCCA’s resource library will help you take steps towards a resilient future.
Support for Climate Leaders
Become the catalyst for climate adaptation within your community. ORCCA’s services will help you build the capacity needed to drive adaptation initiatives.
Accelerating Your Adaptation
Get your adaptation plan off the ground with expert guidance. ORCCA staff are here to answer questions, connect you to the right resources, and offer actionable strategies.
Connections and Information
Discover the power of community in climate action. ORCCA connects you to like-minded individuals, programs, and resources to keep you informed and inspired.
Stuck or Unsure?
Navigating Challenges?
We are here to help you find the right solution.
Submit an inquiry
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Who Is Behind ORCCA
ORCCA is led by ICLEI Canada and with financial support from the Government of Canada through Environment and Climate Change Canada. During the pilot phase, additional support was provided by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP).
ORCCA is part of a growing network of climate service organizations across Canada including the Pacific Climate Impacts Consortium, Ouranos, ClimateWest, and CLIMAtlantic. Each organization provides regionally specific climate adaptation expertise to meet the needs of communities and users across the country.
Working together, ICLEI Canada and the ORCCA Steering Committee will foster regional collaboration, respond to the climate adaptation needs of communities in the Great Lakes basin and Ontario in general. Meet the team of adaptation experts and support staff who deliver ORCCA’s work and impact.