Impacts and Adaptation Assessments

CCIAD leads the development of national and sectoral science assessments that present the latest knowledge on climate change impacts and adaptation for Canadians.

These assessments are scientific reports that assess, critically analyze and synthesize the growing knowledge base on the issue. Working with subject matter experts in government, universities and non-government organizations, CCIAD produces science assessments that are current, relevant and accessible sources of information, to help inform planning of programs, policies and actions.

Assessment Reports

From Impacts to Adaptation: Canada in a Changing Climate 2007 From Impacts to Adaptation: Canada in a Changing Climate (2008) assesses risks and opportunities presented by climate change, and actions being taken to address them, from a regional perspective.


Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation: A Canadian Perspective Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation: A Canadian Perspective (2004) takes a sectoral approach in summarizing understanding of climate change impacts and adaptation issues.

Under Development

  • An update report to, From Impacts to Adaptation: Canada in a Changing Climate, focuses on advancements in adaptation over the past five years (2007-2012). This report takes a sectoral approach, with chapters on natural resources, food systems and food security, infrastructure, industry, the natural environment and health.
  • Canada’s Coasts in a Changing Climate: Sensitivity Analysis and Risk Assessment will assess the current state of knowledge relevant to understanding how climate changes impact Canada’s coastal communities, infrastructure, and ecosystems, and the role of adaptation.