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Adaptive and Resilient Communities Cohort (ARCC)

April – November 2026

An applied learning and action cohort by Community Climate Transitions at Tamarack.

ARCC 2026 Application Form

Thank you for your interest in applying to Tamarack’s 2026 Adaptive and Resilient Communities Cohort (ARCC), an 8-month applied learning and action journey designed for communities committed to overcoming local barriers and advancing climate adaptation and resilience. More information on the cohort and what to expect can be found here.

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Privacy Policy: The Tamarack Institute is committed to the integrity and safeguarding of personal data. We will not share your personal data with third parties outside of Tamarack. The information you share with us is needed to identify you, consider your application for the 2026 cohort, verify the information provided in your application, communicate the outcome of your application, and, if you are successful, to commence the onboarding process.

Deadline to apply: The deadline to complete the application form is Wednesday, March 25th by end of the day.

Glossary Definitions

Climate adaptation

Climate adaptation refers to the action of adjusting to the current and/or expected impacts of climate change. It refers to making changes to processes, practices, and structures that will help limit harm posed by a changing climate. Actions can include both those that are short- and long-term and incremental and transformative. This definition was adapted in part from the UNFCCC and Grantham Research Institute.

Climate resilience

Climate resilience refers to the actual capacity to prepare for and recover from the current and/or expected impacts of climate change. Resilience is more associated with a worldview that advocates for system-wide changes and long-term capability-building to enhance the ability to absorb changes and recover from their impacts. This definition was adapted in part from the UNFCCC and Grantham Research Institute.

Climate equity
Climate equity refers to the goal of addressing the unequal burdens of climate change, while ensuring that all people share the benefits of climate protection efforts. Achieving equity means that all people – regardless of their ancestry, race, gender, age, sexuality, immigration status, ability, or income – live in safe, healthy, just communities. It also recognizes that because of historic and contemporary injustices, extra care must be taken to ensure those made most vulnerable by current systems are not further marginalized by climate action, and that their lived knowledges and experiences help guide decision-making. This definition was adapted in part from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).   
Collaborative

A group of partners in a community (e.g., municipality, community groups and non-profits, individuals with lived/living experience, businesses, etc.) working together towards a common goal.

Implementation barrier

A challenge or setback that hinders local adaptation or resilience actions or projects from seeing progress. While barriers can vary across contexts and projects, there are many common barriers such as human resources, financing, and governance. For more details on common implementation barriers, see Table 4 in section 2.6 of Canada in a Changing Climate: Synthesis Report.

CONTACT THE tamarack LEAD

Have questions about the cohort? Please reach out to Erika Massoud at erika@tamarackcommunity.ca.