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Transportation & Climate Change
in Manitoba – 2003 Workshop
impacts
emission reductions
adaptation
outreach & awareness
Transportation & Climate Change in Manitoba –
Workbook
Prepared for:
Manitoba Transportation & Government Services
Prepared by:
University of Manitoba Transport Institute
February 2003
University of Manitoba Transport Institute
631 – 181 Freedman Crescent
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 5V4
Tel: (204) 474-9842
Fax: (204) 474-7530
www.umti.ca
Transportation and Climate Change – Workbook
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Transportation & Climate Change
in Manitoba – 2003 Workshop
impacts
emission reductions
adaptation
outreach & awareness
Transportation and Climate Change in
Manitoba - Workbook
This workbook is designed to stimulate thought in preparation for the breakout
session of the workshop. Please review the following questions and use the space
provided to record your answers. You may give this to workshop staff as a tangible
record of your anonymous comments or keep it for you own reference. If you are
not attending the workshop, you may complete the workbook and submit it
to Connie van Rosmalen by March 12, 2003 at: [email protected] or
by mail to: 631-181 Freedman Crescent; Winnipeg, MB; R3T 5V4.
Definitions
Impacts: of climate change on Manitoba are predicted to include an increase of 34oC in summer temperatures by 2080, and an increase of 5-8oC in winter
temperatures. Manitoba is predicted to experience warmer, wetter winters and
springs, and longer, warmer, drier summers. Springtime precipitation is expected to
increase by 5-10%, and summer precipitation is expected to decrease by 10-20%.
Climate change will also increase the frequency of extreme weather events, such as
thunderstorms, tornados, hailstorms, floods, heat waves, and droughts. It is
expected that rainstorms will be less frequent and more severe, and that dry periods
will last longer. Cold spells are expected to be less severe. Other problems that are
likely to result from climate change include erosion of coastlines, increased risk of
fires, pests, and disease to farms and forests, and damage to water and wetlands.
Manitoba’s boreal forests are predicted decline in the south due to lack of moisture,
but will not move further northward due to lack of suitable soil.
Adaptation: involves making adjustments in our social and economic activities to
enhance their viability and reduce their vulnerability to climate change. This includes
strategies aimed at minimizing negative impacts of climate change and maximizing
new opportunities. Adaptation is aimed at dealing with the environmental changes
that can occur because of climate change. For example, the Confederation Bridge
connecting PEI and New Brunswick was built taking into account potential changes in
sea level resulting from climate change. Another example is relocating some winter
road routes to extend operating windows.
Emission Reduction/Mitigation: refers to actions intended to reduce greenhouse
gas (GHG) emissions in an effort to slow and eventually stabilize the amount of
GHGs in the atmosphere. These actions are critical to slow the rate of climate change
and reduce the risk of negative impacts. Three main approaches to emission
reduction are: (1) technological improvements to vehicles, fuels and infrastructure;
(2) shifts in transportation modes (e.g., selecting the most fuel-efficient means of
shipping freight in each unique situation); and (3) urban planning that decreases the
need for commuting by personal vehicles and increases public transit usage.
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SECTION 1: Impacts on Transportation Systems
1. Based on the expected impacts of climate change on the weather and landscape
of Manitoba, how do you feel your operations will be affected?
2. Impact identification:
a. Considering all modes of transport (i.e. rail, road, urban, air, marine, offroad/agricultural), list three impacts of climate change on transportation in
the following regions of the province.
NORTHERN MANITOBA
SOUTHERN MANITOBA
URBAN CENTRES
1.
2.
3.
b.
From the impacts you have just identified, choose the five that are the most
important/feasible to address. Rank them from 1 to 5 (1=most important,
5=least important). When evaluating ‘importance/feasibility,’ consider
criteria such as the cost of the impact (i.e. economic/social), urgency of
dealing with the impact (i.e. short-term, long-term), timeline of the impact
(e.g., happening now vs. predicted to happen in 10 years vs. in 100 years),
technical capabilities, etc.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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In the first column, please list the five most important climate change
impacts that you identified in question 2b. What knowledge/research/
training is needed before these impacts can be addressed?
IMPACT
KNOWLEDGE/RESEARCH/TRAINING NEEDED
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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3. Outreach & Awareness of Climate Change Impacts:
In the first column, please list the five most important climate change impacts that you identified in question 2b.
a. How would you create awareness of these climate change impacts among the public and within your
company/organization? (Complete second and third columns)
b. Who should be responsible for creating this awareness? (Complete last column)
CLIMATE CHANGE
IMPACT
1.
STRATEGIES FOR
INCREASING PUBLIC
AWARENESS
STRATEGIES FOR INCREASING
AWARENESS WITHIN YOUR
COMPANY/ORGANIZATION
2.
3.
4.
5.
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WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CREATING
AWARENESS
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SECTION 2: Transportation Sector Adaptation Strategies
From the Primer document, recall the basic categories of adaptation measures:
(1) prevent loss, (2) spread or share loss/burden, (3) change activity, (4)
change location, and (5) tolerate the loss.
4. In the first column, please list the five most important climate change impacts
that you identified in question 2b.
a. For each of the five most important impacts you identified in question 2b,
what is the best strategy for adapting? (Complete second column)
b. How feasible (high – H, medium – M, low – L) are these adaptation
strategies? Consider criteria such as anticipated costs, current level of
knowledge and technologies, and level of funding/support in your decision.
(Complete third column)
c. Who should bear the costs of the strategies (i.e. individuals, private industry,
federal, provincial, municipal governments)? (Complete last column)
CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT
ADAPTATION
STRATEGY
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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FEASIBILITY
(H, M, L)
WHO SHOULD BEAR
COSTS
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5. In the first column, please list the five adaptation strategies that you identified in
question 4a. Complete the sentence, “In order to implement these strategies the
following knowledge/research/training is needed…” (Complete second column)
ADAPTATION
STRATEGIES
KNOWLEDGE/RESEARCH/TRAINING NEEDED
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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6. Outreach & Awareness of Adaptation Strategies:
In the first column, please list the five adaptation strategies that you identified in question 4a.
a. How would you create awareness of these adaptation strategies among the public and within your company/
organization? (Complete second and third columns)
b. Who should be responsible for creating awareness of these adaptation strategies? (Complete last column)
ADAPTATION
STRATEGY
STRATEGIES FOR INCREASING
PUBLIC AWARENESS
STRATEGIES FOR INCREASING
AWARENESS WITHIN YOUR
COMPANY/ORGANIZATION
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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SECTION 3: Transportation GHG Emission Reduction (Mitigation)
7. List the emission reduction programs/strategies currently in place within your organization, government department or
industry sector.
8. Considering all modes of transportation (i.e. rail, road, urban, air, marine, and off-road/agricultural), what other
strategies NOT currently in place could be implemented to reduce emissions?
RAIL
ROAD
URBAN
AIR
1.
2.
3.
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MARINE
OFF-ROAD/
AGRICULTURAL
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9. Of the emission reduction strategies that you have identified in the previous question, which five are the most feasible to
implement? In your decision, consider factors such as anticipated willingness to support/fund, cost, technical capability,
and effectiveness (the amount of reduction).
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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10. Outreach & Awareness of Emission Reduction Strategies:
In the first column, please list the five emission reduction strategies that you identified in question 9.
a. How would you create awareness of these emission reduction strategies among the public and within your
company/organization? (Complete second and third columns)
b. Who should be responsible for creating awareness of these strategies? (Complete last column)
EMISSION
REDUCTION
STRATEGY
STRATEGIES FOR INCREASING
PUBLIC AWARENESS
STRATEGIES FOR INCREASING
AWARENESS WITHIN YOUR
COMPANY/ORGANIZATION
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR
CREATING AWARENESS