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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  • Integrating Climate Change Measures into Municipal Planning and Decision-Making: A Guide for Northern Communities (in english only) (Opens in a new Window)

    This guide was developed to assist communities in the NWT integrate climate change adaptation measures into existing and future community plans. This resource outlines steps to developing a community adaptation plan, provides guidance on accessing climate data and future projections, and describes methods for integrating climate information into various planning initiatives (hazard mapping, community emergency, strategic, financial, etc.).
    Organization:
    Northwest Territories Association of Communities, Ecology North
    Resource formats:
    • Vulnerability or risk assessment
    • Adaptation planning

    ISO 14090:2019 Adaptation to climate change -- Principles, requirements and guidelines (Opens in a new Window)

    This document specifies principles, requirements and guidelines for adaptation to climate change, including the integration of adaptation within or across organizations, understanding impacts and uncertainties and how these can be used to inform decisions. Applicable to any organization, regardless of size, type and nature, this document can support the development of sector-, aspect- or element-specific climate change adaptation standards.
    Organization:
    Canadian Standards Association Group
    Resource formats:
    • Adaptation planning

    ISO 14091:2021 Adaptation to climate change - guidelines on vulnerability, impacts and risk assessment (Opens in a new Window)

    This document gives guidelines for assessing the risks related to the potential impacts of climate change. It describes how to understand vulnerability and how to develop and implement a sound risk assessment in the context of climate change. It can be used for assessing both present and future climate change risks. Risk assessment according to this document provides a basis for climate change adaptation planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation for any organization, regardless of size, type and nature.
    Organization:
    Canadian Standards Association Group
    Resource formats:
    • Impact assessment
    • Vulnerability or risk assessment
    • Adaptation planning

    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

    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

    Maps for Farmers and Agribusiness (Opens in a new Window)

    Maps for Farmers and Agribusiness provides information on Saskatchewan crop, weed, insect, disease, and moisture conditions. Users can download maps in PDF format for southern Saskatchewan at sub-county resolution. Rainfall, moisture, and temperature maps are updated weekly. Users can also download weekly Crop Reports as well as insect and crop disease maps.
    Organization:
    Government of Saskatchewan
    Resource formats:
    • Data files
    • Graphical
    • Mapped

    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

    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

    Retooling for Climate Change (Opens in a new Window)

    The ReTooling for Climate Change website of the Fraser Basin Council supports local governments and First Nations in BC in preparing for climate change adaptation. Information is available on climate change generally, impacts in BC and Canada, and community adaptation. Specific topics and sectors include water management, coastal management, hazard management, infrastructure, agriculture, environmentally sensitive areas, forests and forestry, and mining.
    Organization:
    Fraser Basin Council
    Resource formats:
    • Tool
    • Adaptation planning

    Satellite Soil Moisture (Opens in a new Window)

    Satellite Soil Moisture map and dataset show moisture in the top 5 cm of soil across Canada. Data are available on a Weekly, bi-Weekly, and monthly basis. Soil moisture values are available as absolute values and as difference from average soil moisture over a longer-term period.
    Organization:
    Government of Canada: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
    Resource formats:
    • Data files
    • Mapped


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