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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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If you have questions, contact the Climate Services Support Desk.

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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  • Climate science 2050 : advancing science and knowledge on climate change (Opens in a new Window)

    Climate Science 2050: Advancing Science and Knowledge on Climate Change is a national synthesis that was undertaken to better understand the breadth of climate change science and knowledge needs that exist in Canada. It represents an important first step in bringing the Canadian climate change science and knowledge community together to accelerate work in key areas that will ultimately inform progress toward a climate-resilient, net-zero Canada.
    Organization:
    Government of Canada: Environment and Climate Change Canada
    Resource formats:
    • Scientific synthesis

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    Ground Ice Map of Canada (Opens in a new Window)

    National-scale mapping of ground ice conditions in Canada. The mapping offers an improved depiction of ground ice in Canada at a broad scale, incorporating current knowledge on the associations between geological and environmental conditions and ground ice type and abundance. Spatial data files of the mapping are available as downloads.
    Organization:
    Government of Canada: Natural Resources Canada
    Resource formats:
    • Scientific synthesis
    • Mapped

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    Health of Canadians in a Changing Climate (Opens in a new Window)

    This assessment is the first comprehensive study of current and projected risks from climate change to the health of Canadians since 2008. It was developed by a team of more than 80 subject matter experts from regional and federal health authorities and academic institutions across Canada. It addresses the evolving knowledge needs of government decision makers, civil society organizations, and individual Canadians by providing evidence-based and, where possible, quantitative information to help people understand how Canada’s climate is changing, and the effects on health and health systems, including implications for those most at risk.
    Organization:
    Government of Canada: Health Canada
    Resource formats:
    • Impact assessment
    • Scientific synthesis
    • Vulnerability or risk assessment
    • Adaptation planning
    • Educational and awareness-raising material

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    Managing Agroclimate Risk (Opens in a new Window)

    This webpage links to resources for addressing the risks of drought in relation to: crops, livestock, pasture, pest management, and water management.
    Organization:
    Government of Canada: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
    Resource formats:
    • Scientific synthesis
    • Vulnerability or risk assessment

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    Predictions and Scenarios (Opens in a new Window)

    This webpage provides links to information on the impacts of climate change on ecosystems, fisheries, oceans and other aquatic environments. The page also has links that provide information on aquatic climate science.
    Organization:
    Government of Canada: Fisheries and Oceans Canada
    Resource formats:
    • Impact assessment
    • Scientific synthesis

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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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    Regional Perspectives Report (2022) (Opens in a new Window)

    This report, led by Natural Resources Canada, provides regional perspectives on how climate change is impacting Canadian communities, environment and economy, and how they are adapting. Six regional chapters (Atlantic Provinces, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie Provinces, British Columbia, Northern) were released on a rolling basis between 2020–2022.
    Organization:
    Natural Resources Canada
    Resource formats:
    • Impact assessment
    • Scientific synthesis
    • Vulnerability or risk assessment
    • Adaptation planning

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    Scenarios and Guidance for Adaptation to Climate Change and Sea Level Rise - NS and PEI Municipalities (Opens in a new Window)

    This report provides information on the interpretation and use of climate change scenarios for municipal-level adaptation in Atlantic Canada.
    Organization:
    Government of Nova Scotia, Government of New Brunswick, Government of Prince Edward Island, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Government of Canada: Natural Resources Canada
    Resource formats:
    • Scientific synthesis

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More resources from the Canadian Centre for Climate Services

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  •  Contact the Climate Services Support Desk: 1-833-517-0376; get help finding, understanding and using climate information
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