Library of climate resources

This is a collection of links to climate datasets, tools, guidance and related resources. The sources include the federal government, provincial and territorial governments, national professional organizations, climate consortia and established international organizations. It can be useful for impact, vulnerability and risk assessments, and for adaptation planning.

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Explanation of the different resource types

data product - downloadable climate dataset
tool - builds on a dataset with further analyses and/or visualization
guidance - provides direction on the use of climate information or on conducting climate-related assessments
codes and standards - guidance and best practice documents for climate resilient design
additional resources include educational and awareness-raising material, impact assessments and scientific syntheses

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Managing Infrastructure Assets for Sustainable Development: A Handbook for Local and National Governments (Opens in a new Window)
The Handbook calls national and local governments to action and provides them with concrete guidance on how to ensure the resilience, sustainability and accessibility of existing and planned infrastructure investments. It contains practical tools to improve infrastructure asset management, plus recommendations on how to adapt them to socio-economic and environmental challenges of our time, including climate change and public health emergencies.

Organization:

United Nations
Resource formats:
Adaptation planning

Educational and awareness-raising material
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Map of Adaptation Actions (Opens in a new Window)
Explore case studies from across Canada to see how communities and sectors are adapting to a changing climate. Learn more about approaches that could help inspire your own adaptation actions.

Organization:

Natural Resources Canada
Resource formats:
Interactive

Vulnerability or risk assessment

Case study
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Ontario Climate Data Portal (Opens in a new Window)
The Ontario Climate Data Portal contains statistically and dynamically downscaled climate projections under various emissions scenarios. It incorporates 10km x 10km resolution projections using a combined downscaling technique based on 209 ensemble members of global and regional climate model results released under the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report (AR5). Data, maps, figures, and reports are provided at a daily temporal scale.

Organization:

York University
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Data files

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Adaptation planning
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PEI Climate Change Risk Assessment (2021) (Opens in a new Window)
This Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA) builds on the current understanding of social, environmental, health, economic, and cultural impacts that may be induced or exacerbated by climate change and identify priorities for adaptation planning for the Province of Prince Edward Island. The CCRA will serve as a tool to identify and better understand risks, set priorities for adaptation planning, and inform decision-making across the province.

Organization:

Government of Prince Edward Island
Resource formats:
Vulnerability or risk assessment

Adaptation planning
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The Climate Change Adaptation Pathways Framework: Supporting Sustainable Local Food in B.C. (Opens in a new Window)
This framework seeks to help policy makers, communities and agricultural producers create shared climate preparedness goals. Resources outline a step-by-step process to assessing projected climate changes and developing appropriate adaptation pathways with a focus on sustainable local food.

Organization:

Government of British Colombia
Resource formats:
Adaptation planning
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THE HEALTH COSTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE (Opens in a new Window)
This report highlights how governments can save lives and minimize costs by investing proactively in measures that improve people’s health and security—particularly if they focus on addressing the root causes that put some people at greater risk.

Organization:

Canadian Institute for Climate Choices
Resource formats:
Adaptation planning
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User Guide for the Climate Change Adaptation Pathways Framework Supporting Sustainable Local Food in BC (Opens in a new Window)
This user guide aims to help policy makers, communities and agricultural producers create shared climate preparedness goals. These resources outline a step-by-step process to assessing projected climate changes and developing appropriate adaptation pathways with a focus on sustainable local food.

Organization:

Government of B.C.
Resource formats:
Adaptation planning
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Date modified:: 2019-03-01