Zach Carriere
About Zach Carriere
Zacharie Carriere is a climate change adaptation policy researcher with experience bridging social, geographic, and environmental sciences. While working for Concordia’s Climate Change Adaptation Lab he analysed federal, provincial, and municipal plans and strategies, and contributed to several projects at the intersection of housing systems and climate change research, with a focus on supporting non-profit and social housing. Zach holds an M.Sc. in Geography, Urban and Environmental Studies, and a B.A. (Hons.) in Human Environment from Concordia University.
Keeping new homes out of harm’s way
Canada lacks up-to-date, accessible and location-specific information about climate hazards such as floods and wildfires, undermining the ability of governments, developers and homebuyers to make good choices.