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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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  • Under One Umbrella: Practical Approaches for Reducing Flood Risk in Canada (Opens in a new Window)

    This report outlines practical approaches to limit flood risk in Canada, summarizing best practices from national guidelines and standards applicable to: Residents, governments, federal government and agencies, architects, developers, home builders, home renovation specialists, insurance brokers, mortgage lenders, mortgage brokers, real estate agents, home inspectors, retailers, landscaping professionals, commercial real estate owners/managers, conservation and watershed authorities, environmental not-for-profit organizations, neighbourhood associations, local community groups, local utility companies, institutional investors, and professional regulatory bodies.
    Organization:
    Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation
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    Understanding climate concepts (Opens in a new Window)

    Intended as a continuation of the Understanding Climate Science page, this page expands upon certain climate concepts that are important for understanding climate science. Weather and climate, climate change, physical climate models downscaling climate data, the physical parameterizations of a climate model, initializing a climate simulation, RCMs driving datasets, ensemble of climate simulations and validation of climate simulations. On this page there is also a glossary.
    Organization:
    Ouranos
    Resource formats:
    • Scientific synthesis

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    Understanding the effects of climate change on food security in northern Indigenous communities (Opens in a new Window)

    This report describes climate change effects on the different dimensions of food security from the lens of northern Indigenous peoples. This report also explores how communities can develop or expand current environmental monitoring programs to focus on a variety of indicators that capture the complex influence of climate change on country food security. The successes of current community-based monitoring programs are also highlighted and recommendations for enhancing existing monitoring efforts are made.
    Organization:
    Polar Knowledge Canada
    Resource formats:
    • Adaptation planning

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    Upagiaqtavut Setting the Course: Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation in Nunavut (Opens in a new Window)

    The Upagiaqtavut strategic document establishes a framework for climate change impacts and adaptation initiatives in Nunavut. The document reviews specific climate changes, including precipitation, sea level, permafrost, ice conditions, and wildlife and vegetation. Potential impacts, from traditional activities and food security to transportation and tourism, are described. The adaptation approach outlined in Upagiaqtavut is organized around four main components, or napuit, each with a set of corresponding objectives: partnership building, research and monitoring of impacts, education and outreach, and government policy and planning.
    Organization:
    Government of Nunavut
    Resource formats:
    • Impact assessment
    • Vulnerability or risk assessment
    • 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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    Vigilance - High water monitoring (in French only) (Opens in a new Window)

    This Web application is designed to help you prepare for flooding by keeping you informed of the status of high water in Quebec. It is also used by municipal and government authorities to alert and mobilize emergency responders. This latest version of Vigilance responds to measure 12 of the Plan de protection du territoire face aux inondations , which is to increase the government network for monitoring watercourses and forecasting and tracking the extent of flooding.
    Organization:
    Gouvernement du Québec Ministère de la Sécurité publique
    Resource formats:
    • Interactive
    • Mapped
    • Adaptation planning

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    W200-18 Design of bioretention systems (Opens in a new Window)

    This Standard provides requirements and recommendations for the design of bioretention systems intended for the management of urban stormwater runoff. The following types of bioretention systems are covered by this Standard: a) bioretention with underdrain and with no underdrain; b) biofilters (impermeable liner); and c) bioretention planters and bioretention bump-outs (curb extensions). The following sub-types of bioretention systems are not covered by this Standard: a) bioswales; b) tree trenches or pits; and c) rain gardens. Design and performance criteria considers the following: a) volume reduction criteria; b) water quality improvement criteria.
    Organization:
    CSA Group
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    W201-18 Construction of bioretention systems (Opens in a new Window)

    This Standard covers the construction considerations for bioretention systems. This Standard covers the following items: a) roles and responsibilities; b) contract documentation; c) construction sequencing; d) erosion and sediment control for bioretention systems; e) construction documentation; f) material supply and handling; g) installation considerations; h) landscape materials and maintenance; i) construction warranty maintenance; and j) assumption protocols.
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    CSA Group
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