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 Science and Technology Information system (Opens in a new Window)

    The Arctic Science and Technology Information System (ASTIS) database covers all arctic science and technology subjects and contains two types of information: citations to publications and descriptions of research projects. The ASTIS subset database provides selected ASTIS records and background information for specific regions in the Arctic, subjects or projects.
    Organization:
    University of Calgary
    Resource formats:
    • Scientific synthesis

    ArcticNet (Opens in a new Window)

    ArcticNet is a Network of Centres of Excellence of Canada that brings together scientists and managers in the natural, human health and social sciences with their partners from Inuit organizations, northern communities, federal and provincial agencies, and the private sector. Current and past research projects can be viewed.
    Organization:
    ArcticNet
    Resource formats:

    Assembly of First Nations National Climate Gathering Report: Driving Change, Leading Solutions (2020) (Opens in a new Window)

    In 2020, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) held its first National Climate Gathering in Whitehorse, Yukon, on the traditional territory of the Ta’an Kwächän and the Kwanlin Dün. More than 300 First Nations experts, leaders, youth, women, knowledge keepers, and professionals gathered to discuss root causes, acceleration of existing challenges, and solutions to the climate crisis. This report reflects on the presentations, discussions, experiences and knowledge shared at the Climate Gathering.
    Organization:
    Assembly of First Nations (AFN)
    Resource formats:
    • Adaptation planning

    Canadian Cryospheric Information Network (Opens in a new Window)

    Canadian Cryospheric Information Network (CCIN) provides information on measuring, modeling, and understanding the relationships between the cryosphere and the Earth's climate system. It contains data visualizations of current and historical snow water equivalent, sea ice thickness, and current and historical lake ice cover. Historical and future data are available as point and gridded data.
    Organization:
    Canadian Cryosphere Information Network, University of Waterloo
    Resource formats:
    • Data files
    • Interactive
    • Impact assessment
    • Scientific synthesis
    • Graphical
    • Mapped
    • Tool

    Case Study Report: Laval High School, Placentia (Opens in a new Window)

    This case study outlines the main steps and results of an infrastructure and climate change vulnerability assessment. The assessment focused on a school building in a small community in Newfoundland and Labrador.
    Organization:
    Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, AMEC Environment and Infrastructure
    Resource formats:
    • Educational and awareness-raising material
    • Case study

    Case Study Report: Stormwater Management and Storm Sewer Design, Goulds (Opens in a new Window)

    This case study outlines the main steps and results of an infrastructure and climate change vulnerability assessment. The assessment focused on storm water infrastructure in a small community in Newfoundland and Labrador.
    Organization:
    Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, AMEC Environment and Infrastructure
    Resource formats:
    • Educational and awareness-raising material
    • Case study

    Climate Change 2014 Synthesis Report (Opens in a new Window)

    This synthesis report summarizes the results of all Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) findings from the Fifth Assessment report on climate change. It addresses the current state of the climate, climate science, impacts and risks, vulnerabilities, and adaptation and mitigation.
    Organization:
    Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
    Resource formats:
    • Impact assessment
    • Scientific synthesis


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