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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Arctic Portal (Opens in a new Window)
The Arctic Portal is a comprehensive gateway to Arctic information and data on the internet, increasing information sharing and co-operation among Arctic stakeholders and granting exposure to Arctic related information and data. The interactive map allows user to select and view specific layers of climate variables, including boreholes, permafrost classification, permafrost extent, details on the active layer, sea ice extent, and historical climate. Additionally, static maps of sea ice, flora and fauna are available for download.

Organization:

Arctic Council
Resource formats:
Data files

Interactive

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Tool
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Best Practices for Consideration of the Effects of Climate Change in Project-Level Environmental Assessments (Opens in a new Window)
This document provides a list of 11 Best Practices for meaningfully incorporating climate change considerations into Environmental Assessments.

Organization:

Climate Risk Institute
Resource formats:
Vulnerability or risk assessment
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Canada in a Changing Climate: National Issues Report (2021) (Opens in a new Window)
The report provides a national perspective on how climate change is impacting our communities, environment and economy, and how we are adapting to reduce risks. It includes chapters on topics that are of national importance or that benefit from a pan-Canadian perspective, along with case stories featuring examples of adaptation in practice

Organization:

Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada
Resource formats:
Adaptation planning
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Climate change adaptation framework manual (Opens in a new Window)
This manual is intended to help organizations address climate change risks in a comprehensive and consistent manner. This document provides a framework for moving through the stages of adaptation planning: Scope and Preparation, Vulnerability Assessment, Risk Assessment, Adaptation Options, and the Prioritization of Options and Development of a Strategy.

Organization:

Government of Alberta
Resource formats:
Vulnerability or risk assessment
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Developing Climate Change Resilient Designs for Highway Infrastructure in British Columbia (Interim) - APEGBC Professional Practice Guidelines (Opens in a new Window)
These guidelines provide general direction for the consideration of climate change and extreme weather in the design of highway infrastructure in British Columbia. They were developed by and for professional engineers and geoscientists practicing in British Columbia.

Organization:

Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia
Resource formats:
Impact assessment

Vulnerability or risk assessment

Adaptation planning
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Guide for Integrating Climate Change Adaptation Considerations into Canadian Standards (Opens in a new Window)
The Guide for Integrating Climate Change Adaptation Considerations into Canadian Standards can help standards professionals determine if their work has any climate-related implications and what direction to take to address them.

Organization:

Standards Council of Canada
Resource formats:
Adaptation planning

Educational and awareness-raising material
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Guide on Climate Change Adaptation for the Mining Sector (Opens in a new Window)
Climate change is already affecting the mining industry and projected changes to key climate variables such as temperature and rainfall have the potential to impact all aspects of the mining sector in the future. This document provides guidance on climate change adaptation for the mining sector.

Organization:

The Mining Association of Canada
Resource formats:
Vulnerability or risk assessment

Adaptation planning
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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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Technical Circular - T-04/19: Resilient Infrastructure Engineering Design - Adaptation to the Impacts of Climate Change and Weather Extremes (Opens in a new Window)
This directive indicates that climate change and extreme weather events must be considered in infrastructure design projects by or for the British Columbia Ministry of Infrastructure and Transportation. It provides key steps for proponents to take and a list of resources for them to consider.

Organization:

Government of British Columbia
Resource formats:
Impact assessment

Vulnerability or risk assessment

Adaptation planning
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Date modified:: 2019-03-01