Applied Learning Course On Invasive Species and Climate Change

Position/Title/Fund: Applied Learning Course On Invasive Species and Climate Change

Type/Term: 4 weeks through March 2026

Description: Invasive species and climate change are closely connected. Invasive species can weaken ecosystems, making them more vulnerable to climate change, while changing climate conditions create new opportunities for invasive species to establish and spread. When considered together, these pressures can compound risk and increase long-term impacts. Climate adaptation planning that does not account for invasive species may underestimate future vulnerabilities.

Invasives Canada is developing a virtual learning courseon invasive species management to support land managers from municipal and First Nation governments in developing strategies that address the risks of invasive species and climate change. The purpose of the course is to increa...