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 Regional Climate Centre Network (Opens in a new Window)

    ArcRCC-Network delivers better climate services and products including regional long-range forecasts and strengthens the capacity to meet climate information needs in the Arctic. It is based on the WMO RCC concept with active contributions from all the Arctic Council member countries through a mutually agreed structure consisting of three sub-regional geographical nodes, namely, (i) North America Node, (ii) Northern Europe and Greenland Node and (iii) Eurasia Node.
    Organization:
    World Meteorological Organization
    Resource formats:
    • Mapped

    BC Water Resources Atlas (Opens in a new Window)

    The BC Water Resources Atlas is an iMapBC application with enhanced functionality to display detailed water related data, including watersheds, water quantity and quality monitoring sites, aquifers, water wells and flood protection works. This tool presents raster data for a variety of layers.
    Organization:
    Government of British Columbia
    Resource formats:
    • Mapped

    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

    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


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