Impacts and Adaptation
The Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Division (CCIAD) facilitates the generation and sharing of knowledge, tools and mechanisms to integrate adaptation into policy, plans and projects. CCIAD works in collaboration with a range of stakeholders, including technical experts and practitioners, across all levels of government and industry. More…
From Impacts to Adaptation: Canada in a Changing Climate
Latest assessment report of impacts and adaptation for Canada
Case studies illustrate how Canadian communities are addressing climate change adaptation
Adaptation Tools
Guidelines, methods and approaches to support adaptation decision-making
Regional Adaptation Collaboratives
Program to advance collaborative adaptation planning and decision-making at the regional level
New case study: Dawson Climate Change Adaptation Plan is now available!
October 4, 2011 - Dawson Climate Change Adaptation Plan demonstrates how local champions are important for mainstreaming adaptation in the community. This case study is one in an ongoing series which illustrates a range of climate change impacts and adaptation responses from communities across Canada. More case studies to follow.
New publication: Guide to Writing Community Climate Change Adaptation Case Studies is now available!
August, 2011 - The publication, written by the Clean Air Partnership, outlines the research and writing steps as well as the challenges and benefits associated with case study writing. CCIAD supported development of this publication through the BC Regional Adaptation Collaborative initiative, working with the Fraser Basin Council and the B.C. Ministry of Environment.