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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  • 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

    Thermally Comfortable Playgrounds: A review of literature and survey of experts (Opens in a new Window)

    This report collects the latest research and practical knowledge into one document. It draws upon a literature review and a survey of experts while summarizing design practices and site features that create safe and comfortable playgrounds for all seasons of play. The report considers factors such as natural and artificial shade features, material and colour selection for equipment and surfaces, and playground equipment placement before presenting a set of evidence-based recommendations that can be included in equipment and design standards.
    Organization:
    National Program for Playground Safety - University of Northern Iowa, Standards Council of Canada
    Resource formats:

    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. The report also details ongoing and anticipated impacts, including on culture, health and well-being, traditional activities, food security, infrastructure, arts and crafts and tourism. 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

    Weathering the Storm: Developing a Canadian Standard for Flood-Resilient Existing Communities (Opens in a new Window)

    This report outlines steps homeowners can take and solutions communities can implement to prevent flooding. It is also intended as a foundational document for a new National Standard of Canada, now being developed as CSA W204 Prioritizing flood-resilience work in existing residential communities by CSA Group, with funding from the Standards Council of Canada.
    Organization:
    Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation, University of Waterloo, Intact Financial Corporation, Standards Council of Canada, National Research Council of Canada
    Resource formats:

    Webinar on Climate Tools (Opens in a new Window)

    This webinar is designed to help identify climate tools available to practitioners in British Columbia and how they can be used.
    Organization:
    Pacific Climate Impacts Consortium, Government of British Columbia
    Resource formats:
    • Tool
    • Educational and awareness-raising material
    • Training


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