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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  • Guide for Considering Climate Change in Coastal Conservation (Opens in a new Window)

    This guide aims to assist coastal conservation managers integrate climate considerations into new or existing conservation schemes. This manual covers a six-step approach to strengthening conservation efforts, including the identification of climate stressors and evaluation of their impact on conversation targets.
    Organization:
    National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
    Resource formats:
    • Adaptation planning

    Guide For Integrating Climate Change Considerations into Municipal Asset Management (Opens in a new Window)

    This guide aims to provide municipal staff with a process for systematically building climate resiliency into assets management policies, plans and practices. This guide focuses on the integration of climate change within infrastructure services and/or risk management frameworks. Examples from practice leaders, lessons learned and tools for building climate resilience are included.
    Organization:
    Federation of Canadian Municipalities
    Resource formats:
    • Adaptation planning

    How to Consider Climate Change in Coastal Conservation (Opens in a new Window)

    This workbook aims to assist coastal conservation managers integrate climate considerations into new or existing conservation schemes. This guide covers a six-step approach to strengthening conservation efforts, including the identification of climate stressors and evaluation of their impact on conversation targets. Blank worksheets are provided for each step of this framework.
    Organization:
    National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
    Resource formats:
    • Adaptation planning

    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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