Climate Change Research in Canada's North

The effects of climate change are becoming evident in Northern Canada. Communities are faced with challenges such as coastal erosion, sea-ice cover decline, infrastructure stability, sea-level rise, water supply issues, and increases in the frequency and severity of storm events. Research activities help Canada’s North to adapt by providing knowledge and working with partnerships to transfer the knowledge to decision-makers, enabling them to assess and manage the risks and opportunities associated with climate change.

Current Activities

• Assessment of Climate Change Impacts on Wildlife Habitat Economically Important for Northerners
• Assessment of the Impacts of Permafrost Degradation on Polar Bear Habitat
• Enhancing Planning Capacity for the Sustainable Development of Northern Communities
• The State and Evolution of Canada's Glaciers
• State and Evolution of Canadian Permafrost (Variability and Change in the Permafrost Environment)
• Sea-ice history of the Northwest Passage

Additional Information

• Watershed Mapping and Monitoring for Northern Community Impact Assessment

The North / Communities/ Coasts/ Water Resources / Satellite Climate Data / Past Climate Changes