Critical thinking (incl. skepticism of misinformation)
Climate Action Policy Competencies
1. React/Follow
2. Act/Apply
3. Anticipate/Initiate/Enable
4. Lead/Strategize
Competency Title
Follow climate action policies and practices
Apply and analyse existing climate action policies and practices
Inform new climate action policies and practices
Facilitate the creation and implementation of climate action policies and practices.
Competency Statement
Follow climate action policies and practices within own areas of responsibility and influence
Apply and analyse existing climate action policies and practices within scope of work, role, or area of responsibility
Inform new climate action policies and practices within scope of work, role, or area of responsibility
Facilitate the creation and implementation of climate action policies and practices across organizational boundaries
Performance Criteria
Incorporate climate action practices and policies into regular behaviour
Maintain current knowledge of international, national, provincial, and local legal/policy landscape on climate change, including climate change carbon reduction policy and legislation
Demonstrate an understanding of common policy measures and regulatory tools
Review and interpret existing climate action policies and identify those applicable to own role and areas of responsibility
Integrate climate action practices and policies into existing work
Update own practices in response to evolving climate policies or sustainability standards
Identify gaps or areas for improvement in existing policies and practices and communicate to others as necessary
Interpret complex policy documents and information
Interpret global and local climate change trends, impacts, challenges, and concerns
Interpret climate mitigation, adaptation and disaster risk reduction policies, standards, agreements, and precedents in plans, strategies, projects.
Leverage existing policies, legislation, and capabilities
Integrate climate risks, impacts, vulnerabilities, and risk-mitigation considerations
Provide awareness of advice on or develop legislation and regulations
Collect, analyze, and interpret information and data to support policy and planning programs
Lobby for climate policies to effect change
Forge a shared vision for and understanding of climate actions and initiatives.
Facilitate movement to action
Work to reduce ambiguity and address resistance to change
Support disciplinary bridging and cooperation.
Identify and communicate opportunities for improved regulations and guidelines
Engage and consult key stakeholders
definition
Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes. These are defined as things you need to know and be able to do, along with any personal characteristics, values, and other attributes required for the competency or competency area.
