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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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  • NISI Standards and Climate Change in Canada's North (Opens in a new Window)

    This no-charge course serves as an introduction to the most important considerations regarding the effects of extreme weather, climate change and changing environmental conditions have on northern infrastructure.T he course presents the requirements featured in the National Standards as part of the Northern Infrastructure Standardization Initiative (NISI) that were developed to address the impact of climate change on infrastructure in Canada's North. Course participants will learn how climate change can be considered in infrastructure planning, design, development and management and participants will also gain a general understanding of which infrastructure and hazard types NISI standards currently address.
    Organization:
    Canadian Standards Association
    Resource formats:
    • Adaptation planning
    • Educational and awareness-raising material

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    Our Changing Forest Series (Opens in a new Window)

    This educational video series is designed to help build the adaptation capacity of private woodlot owners under changing environmental conditions. Six video modules cover concepts such as understanding regional climate projections, assessing forest vulnerability to climate change impacts, and relevant forest management techniques.
    Organization:
    New Brunswick Federation of Woodlot Owners
    Resource formats:
    • Educational and awareness-raising material

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    Prioritizing Climate Change Risks and Actions on Adaptation: a review of Selected Institutions, Tools, and Approaches Discussion Paper (Opens in a new Window)

    This report reviews select tools and institutional approaches used in other jurisdictions to help prioritize climate change risks and adaptation options, and provides suggestions for implementation and improvement in Canada.
    Organization:
    Government of Canada
    Resource formats:
    • Scientific synthesis
    • Adaptation planning
    • Educational and awareness-raising material

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    Resources (Opens in a new Window)

    ICLEI develops tools and resources that are uniquely tailored to urban sustainability professionals. From national and international GHG protocols to case studies highlighting community innovation, local government staff and elected officials working with ICLEI enter a gateway to innovative solutions.
    Organization:
    ICLEI Canada
    Resource formats:
    • Interactive
    • Tool
    • Adaptation planning
    • Educational and awareness-raising material
    • Case study

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    Sea Level Rise (Opens in a new Window)

    The Educating Coastal Communities About Sea-level Rise (ECoAS) Project is a co-led initiative designed to translate scientific climate change research into useable information to educate coastal communities within Atlantic Canada about the need for planning for future sea-level rise impacts. The project includes online information and workshops about rising seas.
    Organization:
    Ecology Action Centre
    Resource formats:
    • Educational and awareness-raising material

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    Talking it through: Guide for local government staff on climate adaptation (Opens in a new Window)

    A guide to help municipal staff talk to decision-makers and elected officials about adapting to the local impacts of climate change. It can help users to understand their community’s context, identify the most effective climate action allies, plan the content of climate change conversations, and navigate discussions on climate change adaptation with knowledge and skill.
    Organization:
    Federation of Canadian Municipalities
    Resource formats:
    • Adaptation planning
    • Educational and awareness-raising material

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    UN CC:e-Learn (Opens in a new Window)

    This online e-learning platform offers multiple, free, online courses in climate change. Introductory courses as well as sector specific courses are available.
    Organization:
    United Nations
    Resource formats:
    • Educational and awareness-raising material

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