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47.3983492,-61.875

Transport Canada's (TC) Transportation Assets Risk Assessment (TARA) initiative, established in 2017 and running through 2022, seeks to support efforts to help the transport sector adapt and build resilience to climate change.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/transport-canadas-transportation-assets-risk-assessment-tara-initiative-in-cap-aux_meules-quebec/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}47.3983492-61.875Infrastructure>Built, Transportation10000524["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

50.7364551,-121.2890625

In 2018, Interior Health, one of five publicly-funded regional health authorities in British Columbia, partnered with the Village of Ashcroft to develop and implement a Heat Alert and Response Plan (HARS) to lessen the negative impacts of extreme heat with a focus on at-risk populations.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/heat-response-in-the-village-of-ashcroft/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}50.7364551-121.2890625Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Health services and infrastructure, Human Health and Well-Being>Mental health, Human Health and Well-Being>Physical health10000523["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.8379825,-119.53125

In 2018, the Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA), led the Sylix Okanagan Flood and Debris Flow Risk Assessment after recognizing a lack of a basin-wide approach to flood risk management.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/sylix-okanagan-flood-and-debris-flow-risk-assessment/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.8379825-119.53125Human Health and Well-Being>Mental health, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity, Natural Resources>Water10000522["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

62.4310742,-114.264679

In 2011 the Government of Northwest Territories Department of Transportation secured $157,500 in funding from the Northern Transportation Adaptation Initiative (NTAI) aiming to assess the vulnerability of Yellowknife’s Highway 3 and prepare it for the challenges anticipated from climate change.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/12048-2/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}62.4310742-114.264679Infrastructure>Built, Transportation>Roads, Transportation>Winter roads10000521["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

44.9647979,-75.5859375

In 2017, the Forest Gene Conservation Association (FGCA) undertook an impact assessment for the four Sustainable Forest License (SFL) holders and the Algonquin Forest Authority who operate within the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence forest in the southern crown forest region.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/adapting-to-a-changing-climate-a-report-for-southern-region-sustainable-forest-license-holders/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}44.9647979-75.5859375Natural Resources>Forestry10000519["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

50.847573,-121.2890625

In 2021, following five years of almost annual flooding events, the Village of Cache Creek undertook a comprehensive, long-term flood mitigation plan and several infrastructure projects to mitigate community flood risk.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/cache-creek-flood-mitigation-plan/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}50.847573-121.2890625Infrastructure>Built, Communities10000520["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

52.1604546,-128.0566406

In 2019, the Climate Action Network was developed as part of the Coastal First Nations – Great Bear Initiative (CFN-GBI) an effort to support Climate Action Coordinators within each of the member Nations of the Coastal First Nations Great Bear Initiative through regular meetings and project support.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/coastal-first-nations-great-bear-initiative-climate-action-peer-network/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}52.1604546-128.0566406Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood10000518["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

50.6250731,-120.3222656

Following a record breaking wildfire season in the Cariboo and Thompson-Nicola Regional Districts in 2017, the United Way provided community mental health support by developing a wildfire recovery team with representation from the four most populated areas affected that successfully increased awareness of the mental health impacts of wildfire disasters, reduced silos between community organizations, fostered community through events and workshops, and integrated mental health into future emergency planning.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/mental-health-and-climate-change-community-wellness-collaboration-in-thompson-nicola-cariboo/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}50.6250731-120.3222656Human Health and Well-Being>Mental health10000517["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

46.5588603,-64.4238281

In 2021, the Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) developed expanded restoration plans for two coastal locations, Cedar Dunes Provincial Park and Basin Head Provincial Park, both experiencing ongoing and extensive impacts from sea level rise storm surge and wave-driven erosion.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/protecting-and-restoring-peis-coastline/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}46.5588603-64.4238281Infrastructure>Built, Infrastructure>Natural, Transportation>Roads10000516["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.7061793,-62.7539063

Established in 2017, the TARA program seeks to support efforts to help the transport sector adapt and build resilience to climate change by performing high level risk assessments to climate change at key facilities across Atlantic Canada.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/transport-canadas-transportation-assets-risk-assessment-tara-initiative/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.7061793-62.7539063Infrastructure>Built, Transportation10000515["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

58.8137417,-94.21875

In 2016 the University of Manitoba’s Centre for Earth Observation Science published a climate impact assessment for the Port of Churchill considering implications of climate change on arctic shipping.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/climate-change-in-the-hudson-bay-complex-opportunities-and-vulnerabilities-for-the-port-of-churchills-marine-operations/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}58.8137417-94.21875Transportation>Shipping, Industries>Trade10000514["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

53.5403074,-113.5546875

In 2019, eight municipalities in Alberta partnered with All One Sky Foundation to address the Impacts of Climate Change.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/climate-resilient-home-adaptation-tool-2/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}53.5403074-113.5546875Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Species10000513["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

43.2572057,-79.8706055

Indigenous-led grassroots food sovereignty initiative in the Grand River Territory within southern Ontario.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/seed-sowing-indigenous-relationship-building-as-processes-of-environmental-action/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}43.2572057-79.8706055Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood10000511["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

69.5345176,-129.0234375

In 2019, a workshop was held to address the effects of climate change within the Inuvialuit Settlement Region in the arctic.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/improving-communication-on-climate-change-terminology-for-communities-and-researchers-in-the-inuvialuit-settlement-region/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}69.5345176-129.0234375Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood10000512["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

42.2935642,-82.96875

The City of Windsor Ontario has been advancing their adaptation work since 2012, using a staff-led, community supported approach to address local impacts related to changes in precipitation and temperature, extreme heat, extreme weather events, and changes in freshwater levels. Windsor is one of the southernmost communities in Canada, situated along the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair. The City attracts many immigrants from around the world. In 2016, 27.7% of the City’s population was foreign-born; this is the fourth highest proportion for a Canadian metropolitan area. Visible minorities make up 25.7% of the population, making it the most diverse city in Ontario outside the Greater Toronto Area.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/windsor-ontario-a-staff-led-community-supported-approach-2/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}42.2935642-82.96875Communities10000510["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.4601306,-71.8945313

eTick.ca is a public platform for image-based identification and population monitoring of ticks in Canada.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/citizen-based-surveillance-of-ixodes-scapularis-and-other-ticks-using-etick-ca/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.4601306-71.8945313Human Health and Well-Being>Health services and infrastructure, Human Health and Well-Being>Physical health10000508["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.4601306,-75.7617188

The Infectious Disease & Climate Change Forum is a knowledge exchange event addressing the impacts of climate change on infectious disease.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/infectious-disease-and-climate-change-forum/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.4601306-75.7617188Human Health and Well-Being>Health services and infrastructure, Human Health and Well-Being>Mental health, Human Health and Well-Being>Physical health10000509["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

51.0690167,-114.0820313

Six years after a devastating 2013 flood event in Siksika Nation, community-led research documented the culturally appropriate, community member-led services applied by the Dancing Deer Disaster Recovery Centre (DDDRC) to address the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional needs of evacuees throughout disaster displacement.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/unnatural-disasters-colonialism-climate-displacement-and-indigenous-sovereignty-in-siksika-nations-disaster-recovery-efforts/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}51.0690167-114.0820313Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood, Human Health and Well-Being>Food and water security, Human Health and Well-Being>Mental health10000507["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.2678046,-122.7832031

In July 2020, the City of Port Moody adopted a comprehensive Climate Action Plan that strategically addresses both mitigation and adaptation planning by utilizing a low carbon resilience framework co-developed with Simon Fraser University (SFU) Action on Climate Change Team (ACT).https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/health-climate-change-and-resilience-in-community-planning-city-of-port-moody-climate-action-plan/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.2678046-122.7832031Human Health and Well-Being>Health services and infrastructure, Human Health and Well-Being>Mental health10000506["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.4966745,-119.53125

In 2020, Transport Canada & Public Service and Procurement Canada conducted a Climate Risk Assessment Report for the Penticton Regional Airport.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/penticton-airport-climate-change-risk-assessment-report-2/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.4966745-119.53125Transportation>Aviation, Infrastructure>Built, Industries>Tourism10000505["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.4211363,-75.6900716

Together with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC), the Centre for Effective Practice (CEP) launched the Early Lyme Disease Management in Primary Care Tool in 2020 to help family physicians and other health care providers diagnose and treat early localized Lyme disease.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/early-lyme-disease-management-clinical-tool/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.4211363-75.6900716Human Health and Well-Being>Health services and infrastructure, Human Health and Well-Being>Physical health10000504["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

44.3670602,-64.5103455

In 2013, the Town of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia submitted a Municipal Climate Action Plan (MCCAP) to the Province of Nova Scotia, aiming to answer the question “how may Bridgewater be impacted by a changing climate, and how could our community respond to this?”https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/a-specialist-driven-plan-to-adapt-to-climate-change/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}44.3670602-64.5103455Infrastructure>Built, Human Health and Well-Being>Food and water security, Natural Resources>Forestry, Human Health and Well-Being>Health services and infrastructure, Infrastructure>Natural, Natural Resources>Oceans, Natural Resources>Water10000503["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

48.4583519,-123.3105469

In 2020, BC's health authorities released the Climate Resilience Guidelines for BC Health Facility Planning and Design to help ensure that climate risks are identified and reduced to acceptable levels in the early phases of a major capital project such that the next 50-100 years of operations are set up well to manage residual, new and compound risks.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/health-facility-planning-design-in-a-changing-climate/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}48.4583519-123.3105469Infrastructure>Built, Human Health and Well-Being>Health services and infrastructure10000502["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.0890356,-66.796875

Three adaptation initiatives undertaken in New Brunswick—in the Saint John River Valley, Charlotte County and the Tantramar/Chignecto region—were analyzed to better understand the effectiveness of collaboration efforts.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/characteristics-of-effective-collaboration/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.0890356-66.79687510000500[][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

44.5904672,-63.7207031

Halifax Regional Municipality’s urban forester and municipal planners worked with Dalhousie University researchers to develop the city’s first Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP).https://changingclimate.ca/?post_type=case-study&p=10732{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}44.5904672-63.7207031Infrastructure>Natural, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity10000499["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

46.9202553,-65.8300781

In New Brunswick, Mi’gmawe’lTplu’taqnn Inc. (MTI) is “a L’nuey leadership body that protects our people by asserting and implementing our Inherent, Aboriginal and Treaty Rights throughout Mi’gma’gi” (quote obtained from the MTI Mission Statement).https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/applying-two-eyed-seeing-to-adaptation-in-new-brunswick/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}46.9202553-65.8300781Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood10000498["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

46.5588603,-63.8964844

The Mi’kmaq Confederacy of Prince Edward Island (MCPEI), which represents the province’s Indigenous peoples, has commissioned a number of scientific studies on climate change impacts for the local Indigenous communities.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/confronting-rising-seas-on-lennox-island-prince-edward-island-2/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}46.5588603-63.8964844Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood10000497["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.3367019,-62.2265625

Social Vulnerability Mapping is a high-level planning tool for informing emergency and climate change adaptation planning and response.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/social-vulnerability-mapping-in-nova-scotia-as-a-tool-for-informing-adaptation/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.3367019-62.2265625Communities, Human Health and Well-Being10000496["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

44.9647979,-65.1269531

A Heat Stress Pilot Study of Middleton, Nova Scotia produced a map showing that less than 5% of the town’s surface area is considered to be a “cool” environment (e.g., one that provides shade) and is typically characterized by remnant pockets of natural vegetation.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/mapping-heat-vulnerability-in-middleton-nova-scotia/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}44.9647979-65.1269531Human Health and Well-Being10000495["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

47.5172007,-65.2175903

In addition to causing significant economic losses, extreme weather events have been detrimental to the well-being of certain communities and have highlighted situations of poverty.https://changingclimate.ca/?post_type=case-study&p=10722{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}47.5172007-65.2175903Human Health and Well-Being10000494["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

44.5904672,-63.7207031

In Halifax, the living shoreline demonstration site at the St. Mary’s Boat Club utilized a grassroots approach by establishing a partnership between the Ecology Action Centre, the Halifax Regional Municipality, Saint Mary’s University and the University of Waterloo’s Climate Change Adaptation Project.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/living-shoreline-in-halifax-regional-municipality/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}44.5904672-63.7207031Infrastructure>Built, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity10000493["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.0876721,-64.4622159

The Making Room for Wetlands project, funded by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Coastal Restoration Fund, is developing a framework for management realignment (re-introducing tidal flow to former agricultural dykelands and the restoration of tidal wetland habitat) and testing it in a series of pilot projects to explore the viability of this framework.https://changingclimate.ca/?post_type=case-study&p=10717{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.0876721-64.4622159Infrastructure>Built, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat, Infrastructure>Natural10000492["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.9511497,-66.796875

The Maritime Natural Infrastructure Collaborative is a multi-sector network of NGOs, government, planners and academics from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/using-natural-infrastructure-to-create-healthy-and-resilient-communities/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.9511497-66.796875Infrastructure>Natural10000491["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

46.3165842,-62.2265625

The Town of Souris has dealt with storms and wave action that have been eroding its sandstone shoreline and threatening its infrastructure. Various approaches have been used to protect the infrastructure of the local causeway, including Gabion baskets, armourstone, and a timber crib and steel pile wall. https://changingclimate.ca/?post_type=case-study&p=10708{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}46.3165842-62.2265625Infrastructure>Built, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood, Infrastructure>Natural, Industries>Tourism10000490["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

47.15984,-70.3125

Located along the flood plains of the south shore of the St. Lawrence River, L'Islet developed their climate change vulnerability and risk assessment and its subsequent Climate Change Adaptation Plan as a proactive move, rather than an emergency response, to specific climate related events.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/using-climate-information-to-drive-adaptation-developing-a-multi-risk-adaptation-plan/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}47.15984-70.3125Communities10000488["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.0378679,-118.3886719

In June 2018, Grand Forks experienced a record flood event causing the municipality to take action to develop regional flood risks, impacts and disaster mitigation (adaptation) options.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/using-climate-information-to-drive-adaptation-resilience-to-riverine-flooding/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.0378679-118.3886719Communities10000489["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

44.2137099,-77.2558594

Quinte Conservation developed its drought management plan after a severe drought was declared in the Quinte watershed in 2016.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/using-climate-information-to-drive-adaptation-enhanced-drought-management/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}44.2137099-77.2558594Communities10000487["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.3367019,-66.09375

Saint John experienced historic spring freshet flooding in 2018 and 2019 resulting in evacuations and damages leading to the establishment of an adaptation plan and incorporating climate risk into new developments.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/using-climate-information-to-drive-adaptation-adapting-to-floods-and-storm-surges/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.3367019-66.09375Communities10000486["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

42.2935642,-82.96875

Windsor, Ontario, has experienced numerous severe rain events causing flooding and recent extreme heat events which provided the impetus for the city to update its 2012 climate change adaptation plan.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/using-climate-information-to-drive-adaptation-integrating-climate-risks-within-municipal-projects/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}42.2935642-82.96875Communities10000485["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.4601306,-75.8496094

This project, conducted in 2018, aims to expand undergraduate nursing curriculum to include climate-driven vector-borne disease.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/guidelines-for-undergraduate-nursing-education-on-climate-driven-vector-borne-diseases/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.4601306-75.8496094Human Health and Well-Being>Health services and infrastructure, Human Health and Well-Being>Physical health10000484["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

65.8747247,-124.453125

Climate change is expected to impact the Northwest Territories (NWT) harder than other regions in Canada, threatening the health, safety, and food security of Indigenous communities in the North such as the Sahtúhttps://changingclimate.ca/case-study/two-eyed-seeing-of-cross-cultural-research-camps/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}65.8747247-124.453125Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood, Human Health and Well-Being>Food and water security, Human Health and Well-Being>Mental health10000483["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

43.3251777,-80.2441406

In Southern Ontario, where the rapidly growing urban area is home to more than one third of the Canadian population, there is concern associated with development risk to forests, wetlands and agricultural lands, which provide key food provisioning, carbon sequestration, water filtration and key habitat, including for species at risk.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/ecosystem-services-provided-by-ontarios-greenbelt/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}43.3251777-80.2441406Agriculture and Food, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat, Infrastructure>Natural, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity10000482["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

53.0147832,-106.6992188

To prepare for the health risks of climate change, such as water quality degradation, reduced air quality, and safety risks, Mistawasis Nêhiyawak, partnered with the North Saskatchewan River Basin Council from 2017 and 2018 to undertake an adaptation planning exercise that identified risks and ways to prepare for the impacts of climate change.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/mistawasis-climate-change-health-adaptation-rediscovering-nehiyawak/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}53.0147832-106.6992188Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood, Ecosystems and Biodiversity10000481["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.5832898,-73.828125

In April 2011, the Rosemont - La Petite-Patrie borough council revised its zoning by-law to include four new regulatory measures aimed at combating urban heat islands (UHI).https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/measures-to-reduce-the-urban-heat-island-effect-in-rosemont-la-petite-patrie/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.5832898-73.828125Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Health services and infrastructure, Human Health and Well-Being>Physical health10000480["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.4601306,-73.828125

This document presents a transition experiment via an action-research approach, in an attempt to adapt to climate change in 4 pilot living environments in Montreal and Quebec.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/nos-milieux-de-vie-review-of-the-initial-phases-of-a-transition-experiment-in-rosemont-la-petite-patrie/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.4601306-73.828125Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood10000479["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.5832898,-73.6523438

This report presents the Ruelle Bleue-Verte project in the Pointe-Saint Charles district carried out in 2020 for the disconnection of roof drains from municipal networks, in order to redirect rainwater to green infrastructures located in the alleys.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/pre-design-report-pointe-saint-charles-blue-green-alley-project/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.5832898-73.6523438Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Food and water security, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity10000478["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

44.5904672,-63.6328125

The City of Halifax, with Halifax Water, passed a reformed stormwater management guideline in 2020 to address flooding and other issueshttps://changingclimate.ca/case-study/respecting-stormwater-management-standards-for-development-activities/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}44.5904672-63.6328125Infrastructure>Built10000476["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.3367019,-72.7734375

In 2017, Innovert Design was hired by The Friends of the Lake Waterloo Watershed to develop a bioretention area pilot project. https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/restoration-of-lake-waterloo-through-the-use-of-bioretention-areas/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.3367019-72.7734375Agriculture and Food>Crops, Agriculture and Food>Food supply, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat, Agriculture and Food>Livestock, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Species, Industries>Tourism, Natural Resources>Water10000477["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.4601306,-73.6523438

Following major flooding events in 2017 and 2019, the Montreal Metropolitan Community developed a flood resilience portal and plan.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/flood-resilience-mmc-plan-archipel/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.4601306-73.6523438Natural Resources>Water10000475["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.3823728,-123.4863281

The Municipal Natural Assets Initiative (MNAI) was established in 2016 to refine, test and scale up natural asset management work that was first initiated by the Town of Gibsons, B.C.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/municipal-natural-asset-management-and-service-delivery/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.3823728-123.4863281Infrastructure>Built, Infrastructure>Natural, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity10000474["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.3367019,-63.3691406

Tidal wetlands form the first line of defense during severe storm events; however, the development of Nova Scotia’s coastlines has led to the loss of nearly 85% of tidal wetlands.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/restoring-tidal-wetlands-and-their-ecosystem-services-in-truro-nova-scotia/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.3367019-63.3691406Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Infrastructure>Natural10000473["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.4601306,-75.8496094

Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) refer to lands and waters where Indigenous governments have the primary role in conserving and maintaining ecosystems through Indigenous laws, governance and knowledge systems.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/maintaining-ecosystems-and-their-services-through-indigenous-protected-and-conserved-areas/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.4601306-75.8496094Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat, Human Health and Well-Being>Mental health10000472["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

64.1076039,-117.2462654

The Tłı̨chǫ people, whose traditional territory lies within the Northwest Territories, have witnessed dramatic climate change impacts on their most culturally and socially important animal, the ekwò or barrenland caribou (also referred to as the Barren ground or Bathurst caribou)https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/preserving-tli%cc%a8cho%cc%a8-culture-in-the-face-of-declining-barren-ground-caribou-populations/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}64.1076039-117.2462654Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood, Human Health and Well-Being>Food and water security, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Species10000471["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

55.8722291,-130.0008774

Assisted migration—“the human assisted relocation of genotypes through reforestation and restoration intended to mitigate future impacts of climate change on forest health and productivity”—is an emerging adaptation strategy that is gaining attention globally.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/assisted-migration-of-whitebark-pine-in-b-c-and-alberta-in-response-to-climate-change/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}55.8722291-130.0008774Natural Resources>Forestry, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Species10000470["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.0378679,-123.0259323

Boundary Bay, located in the greater Vancouver area on the west coast of British Columbia, is an important marine ecosystem that provides many ecosystem services to the surrounding communities of Surrey, Delta, White Rock and Semiahmoo First Nation.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/addressing-sea-level-rise-in-boundary-bay-b-c-through-a-living-dike-approach/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.0378679-123.0259323Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat, Infrastructure>Natural, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Species10000469["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.4601306,-75.8496094

Floods are a common and damaging climate-related hazard in South Africa.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/researching-risk-pooling-initiatives-in-the-face-of-climate-change-in-south-africa/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.4601306-75.8496094Communities, Industries>Insurance10000468["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.4601306,-76.0253906

In August 2018, Canadian Armed Forces personnel were deployed to Mali to support the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission for a 12-month mission.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/the-role-of-climate-change-in-conflict-and-migration-in-mali/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.4601306-76.0253906Agriculture and Food>Food supply, Agriculture and Food>Land and water supply, Agriculture and Food>Livestock10000467["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.0378679,-117.8613281

The 1964 Canada–U.S. Columbia River Treaty (CRT) outlines rules for cooperative uses and responsibilities over hydropower production and flood management.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/modernizing-the-canada-u-s-columbia-river-treaty-to-consider-climate-change/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.0378679-117.8613281Natural Resources>Water10000466["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

50.7364551,-127.3109436

The Pacific Salmon Treaty (PST) was ratified in 1985 to prevent overfishing and improve the management of five salmon stocks shared between Canada and the United States.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/the-canada-u-s-pacific-salmon-treaty/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}50.7364551-127.3109436Industries>Fisheries, Natural Resources>Oceans, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Species10000465["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

74.6832503,-95.8007813

Cruise ship tourism in Canada’s Arctic is increasing, with activity more than doubling between 2005 and 2013.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/adaptation-strategies-for-cruise-ship-tourism-in-the-canadian-arctic/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}74.6832503-95.8007813Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood, Industries>Tourism10000464["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

48.2246726,-65.8300781

Coastal settlements in Eastern and Atlantic Canada are vulnerable to erosion and flooding.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/assessing-the-costs-and-benefits-of-adaptation-options-for-coastal-areas-in-quebec-and-atlantic-canada/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}48.2246726-65.8300781Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Infrastructure>Natural10000462["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.5938553,-98.8769102

Pelly's Lake is a naturally occurring retention basin near Holland, Manitoba, that flows into the Boyne River, a tributary of the Red River, which has a history of significant flooding.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/considering-co-benefits-in-the-economic-appraisal-of-adaptation-actions-for-water-retention-at-pellys-lake-manitoba/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.5938553-98.8769102Infrastructure>Built, Agriculture and Food>Land and water supply, Infrastructure>Natural10000463["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.4601306,-76.0253906

The Thames Barrier is a movable structure that spans roughly 500 m across the River Thames, east of London.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/managing-uncertainty-in-the-appraisal-of-adaptation-options-for-addressing-sea-level-rise-in-london-uk/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.4601306-76.0253906Infrastructure>Built, Communities10000461["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

53.5403074,-113.6425781

In 2016, the City of Edmonton began an investigative process to better understand how the local climate has changed historically and how it might change in the future.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/the-city-of-edmontons-assessment-of-the-net-costs-of-climate-change/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}53.5403074-113.6425781Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat, Infrastructure>Natural, Transportation>Roads10000460["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.4601306,-75.8496094

https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/the-impact-of-climate-change-on-labour-and-output/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.4601306-75.8496094Agriculture and Food, Human Health and Well-Being, Industries10000459["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.4601306,-75.8496094

In 2015, the Economics of Green Cities Programme at the London School of Economics in the U.K. published a working paper called “Co-benefits of urban climate action: A framework for cities” that includes a literature review of the state of knowledge regarding urban co-benefits for climate action, based on a review of actions by cities around the world.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/climate-action-by-cities-around-the-world-is-resulting-in-co-benefits/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.4601306-75.8496094Communities, Human Health and Well-Being, Industries, Infrastructure10000458["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.0088701,-74.6049356

In 2015, Engineers Canada initiated discussions with the Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation about the impacts of climate change on infrastructure in Indigenous communities.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/climate-change-impacts-on-water-and-wastewater-infrastructure-at-akwesasne/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.0088701-74.6049356Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Natural Resources>Water10000457["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

42.2935642,-82.96875

The role of the International Joint Commission (IJC) in the Great Lakes Region demonstrates successful coordination of policy design and implementation in a decentralized context.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/the-international-joint-commission-and-the-great-lakes-region/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}42.2935642-82.96875Communities, Natural Resources>Water10000455["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

55.0783672,-105.2950287

Much of the population in the Prairie provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba obtains its water from the Nelson-Churchill River Basin, the third largest watershed in North America.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/the-changing-policy-discourse-for-solutions-to-water-related-hazards-in-the-canadian-prairies/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}55.0783672-105.2950287Communities, Agriculture and Food>Land and water supply, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity, Natural Resources>Water10000456["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

42.316924,-83.0350113

The Great Lakes are the largest surface freshwater system on Earth and serve the diverse needs of 30 million people.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/extreme-water-level-variability-on-the-great-lakes/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}42.316924-83.0350113Communities, Natural Resources>Water10000453["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

44.3395652,-79.5300293

Ontario Conservation Authorities (CAs) are 36 watershed-based partnerships between municipalities and the Province with legislative authority “to undertake watershed-based programs to protect people and property from flooding, and other natural hazards, and to conserve natural resources for economic, social and environmental benefits.”https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/ontario-conservation-authorities-and-climate-change-adaptation-in-the-lake-simcoe-watershed/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}44.3395652-79.5300293Communities, Infrastructure>Natural, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Species, Natural Resources>Water10000454["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

46.8000594,-71.1914063

Quebec City implemented a downspout disconnection program that achieved a 100% compliance rate largely due to an awareness campaign targeting affected homeownershttps://changingclimate.ca/case-study/a-best-practice-from-reperteau-source-control-by-disconnecting-eavestroughs-ongoing-communication-with-homeowners/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}46.8000594-71.1914063Infrastructure>Built10000452["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.6925085,-112.8488159

The 2013 flood in southern Alberta was the costliest flood in Canada’s history. Unfortunately, damage from overland flow of water from the flood did not qualify for property insurance, leaving many victims without resources for a full recovery.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/insurance-and-climate-change-adaptation-in-canada/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.6925085-112.8488159Industries>Insurance10000451["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

68.5282349,-90.0878906

Unregulated cruise ship and pleasure craft (yacht) tourism traffic has been growing steadily in the Canadian Arctic as a result of changing ice conditions.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/the-costs-of-increased-tourism-ship-traffic-in-the-canadian-arctic/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}68.5282349-90.0878906Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood, Industries>Tourism10000450["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.4601306,-75.8496094

Electricity and heating in Iceland are derived entirely from renewable sources (hydro and geothermal). Warming temperatures and increased precipitation result in increased glacier melt, runoff and generation capacity.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/opportunities-for-increased-hydropower-production-in-iceland/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.4601306-75.8496094Energy>Hydropower, Energy>Renewable10000449["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

44.6276185,-65.7518005

Lobster is the most lucrative fishery in Atlantic Canada. Key lobster production areas in the Gulf of Maine, Bay of Fundy and Scotian shelf are highly susceptible to ocean acidification due to poor regional buffering capacity and coastal nutrient inputs.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/lobster-production-in-atlantic-canada-impacted-by-ocean-acidification/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}44.6276185-65.7518005Industries>Fisheries, Natural Resources>Oceans10000447["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

48.8360234,-78.8819647

The Lorraine mine site in western Quebec was operational from 1964 to 1968. The tailings pond at this site covers an area of 15.5 hectares and was abandoned for about 30 years.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/reclamation-of-the-lorraine-qc-mine-site/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}48.8360234-78.8819647Natural Resources>Mining10000448["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

47.0263762,-60.5592155

Greenland halibut inhabiting the Gulf of St. Lawrence (GSL) is the warmest water population of this cold-water species. The population faces chronic hypoxia over its entire distribution, with oxygen levels at less than 50% of saturation.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/vulnerability-of-greenland-halibut-in-the-gulf-of-st-lawrence/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}47.0263762-60.5592155Industries>Fisheries, Natural Resources>Oceans10000446["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

51.0543441,-56.9538116

Snow crab is a cold-water species with an upper thermal limit of 6‒7°C. It is the second most valuable fishery in Atlantic Canada.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/response-of-snow-crab-to-rapid-warming-in-atlantic-canada/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}51.0543441-56.9538116Industries>Fisheries, Natural Resources>Oceans10000445["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

56.7527229,-111.3799095

The Horse River wildfire began on May 1, 2016, seven kilometres outside of Fort McMurray, Alberta. Two days later, it entered Fort McMurray, destroying approximately 2,400 homes and displacing an additional 2,000 residents in three communities within the Wood Buffalo region.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/the-2016-fort-mcmurray-horse-river-wildfire/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}56.7527229-111.3799095Natural Resources>Forestry, Energy>Oil and gas10000443["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

50.2278809,-127.8712463

A well-documented warming event that started offshore of the west coast of British Columbia in 2013 was evident in coastal waters by the summer of 2015, with an increase in water temperatures of 3˚C above normal.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/impacts-of-the-2013-2015-marine-heat-wave-on-canadas-west-coast/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}50.2278809-127.8712463Industries>Fisheries, Natural Resources>Oceans, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Species10000444["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

50.2340303,-117.7429676

The impacts of climate change are already being felt in the Kootenay Region of British Columbia and are expected to increase over time.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/co-constructing-and-building-rural-adaptation-capacity/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}50.2340303-117.7429676Infrastructure>Built, Communities10000442["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

44.7445996,-65.5231905

Extreme weather events (e.g., high winds, storm surges and floods) are causing damage to transportation routes necessary for health and environmental emergencies.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/adapting-to-transportation-and-service-disruption-in-nova-scotias-ageing-communities/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}44.7445996-65.5231905Infrastructure>Built, Human Health and Well-Being>Health services and infrastructure, Transportation>Roads10000441["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

50.4470112,-104.614563

Agricultural producers are playing a leading role in innovating responses to climate variability.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/government-programming-and-partnerships-in-support-of-farm-level-adaptation-in-saskatchewan/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}50.4470112-104.614563Agriculture and Food>Crops10000440["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

44.898687,-81.0379028

The Bagida-waad Alliance was founded by these fishing communities to serve as a local research organization, with the aim of establishing a baseline for fish populations, tracking climate change impacts on Lake Huron and Georgian Bay and documenting Indigenous knowledge of fishers.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/the-saugeen-ojibway-nation-and-tracking-of-climate-change-impacts-on-whitefish/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}44.898687-81.0379028Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood, Human Health and Well-Being>Food and water security, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat10000439["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.191128,-122.8491211

For over eight years, the City of Surrey has been using a Sustainability Dashboard to communicate progress on items relating to its Sustainability Charter.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/tracking-progress-on-adaptation-through-the-city-of-surreys-sustainability-dashboard/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.191128-122.8491211Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood, Infrastructure>Natural10000438["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

46.3741749,-72.5060856

The City of Trois-Rivières has had a climate change adaptation plan since 2013 and has participated in two Public Infrastructure Engineering Vulnerability Committee assessments. A significant adaptation intervention that resulted from the plan is “Le Grand Projet de la Rue Saint-Maurice,” which involved significant upgrades to a 1.3-km stretch of residential road.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/adaptation-measures-and-co-benefits-through-the-upgrading-of-rue-saint-maurice-in-trois-rivieres-qc/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}46.3741749-72.5060856Infrastructure>Built, Infrastructure>Natural, Transportation>Roads10000437["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.3063221,-122.980442

Tsleil-Waututh are the People of the Inlet and have used, occupied and governed the lands and waters of Burrard Inlet and surrounding watersheds since time immemorial. It is the birthright, obligation, and sacred trust of the Tsleil-Waututh to care for and restore this environment to a state of health and balance.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/community-climate-change-resilience-planning-in-the-tsleil-waututh-nation/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.3063221-122.980442Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Food and water security, Infrastructure>Natural, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Species10000436["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.1529697,-123.8378906

Guided by the Municipal Natural Assets Initiative, the City of Nanaimo, BC, sought to assign a financial value to its natural assets, using the Buttertubs Marsh Conservation Area (BMCA) as part of a pilot study.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/piloting-natural-asset-valuation-in-nanaimo-bc/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.1529697-123.8378906Communities, Infrastructure>Natural, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity10000433["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

48.4583519,-123.4204102

In October 2019, more than 50 Mayors and Councillors from across Canada gathered in Victoria, BC as part of the Livable Cities Forum to discuss and share ideas on building social resilience, community belonging and inclusion as a key resilience strategy.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/victoria-call-to-action-building-resilience-through-thriving-and-inclusive-communities/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}48.4583519-123.4204102Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood10000434["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.9511497,-66.8847656

Fredericton, New Brunswick experienced back-to-back spring floods in 2018 and 2019, both lasting for over a week. For each flood, a significant portion of the arterial transportation network was disrupted, and commuters struggled to travel from one side of the river to the other for work, hospital visits and other activities that are often taken for granted.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/enhancing-infrastructure-resilience-in-fredericton-nb/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.9511497-66.8847656Communities, Transportation>Roads10000432["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

70.7289795,-117.7734375

The 'Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan for Ulukhaktok' addresses climate change impacts within categories, such as fewer polar bear sport hunters; erosion of traditional knowledge and land skills; and permafrost thaw.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/climate-change-adaptation-action-plan-for-ulukhaktok/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}70.7289795-117.7734375Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood10000431["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

46.5286347,-84.2980957

The Lake Superior Regulation: Addressing Uncertainty in Upper Great Lakes Water Levels study (the Study) brought together various levels of government as well as stakeholders and experts through the International Joint Commission (IJC) to consider water levels given improved modelling technologies and evolving best practices in stakeholder engagement.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/placeholder-ni-case-story-wr-7-lake-superior-regulation-addressing-uncertainty-in-upper-great-lakes-water-levels/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}46.5286347-84.2980957Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat, Energy>Hydropower, Transportation>Shipping, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Species, Industries>Tourism, Industries>Trade, Natural Resources>Water10000430["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

57.4212944,-62.578125

The study “We're people of the snow:” Weather, climate change, and Inuit mental wellness' outlines the effect climatic impacts are having on Inuit mental wellnesshttps://changingclimate.ca/case-study/supporting-inuit-wellness-strengths-resilience-and-cultural-continuity-in-nunatsiavut-labrador/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}57.4212944-62.578125Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Food and water security, Agriculture and Food>Food supply, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat, Human Health and Well-Being>Health services and infrastructure, Human Health and Well-Being>Mental health, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Species, Transportation>Winter roads10000429["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

60.9304322,-117.3339844

The study 'Lived Experience of a Record Wildfire Season in the NWT, Canada' outlines the effects of major wildfires in the NWT on its citizens, including actions that can be taken https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/placeholder-ni-case-story-rr-4-coping-with-the-health-impacts-of-wildfire-in-northwest-territories/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}60.9304322-117.3339844Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood, Human Health and Well-Being>Food and water security, Agriculture and Food>Food supply, Human Health and Well-Being>Health services and infrastructure, Transportation>Roads10000428["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.3367019,-63.3691406

Making Room for Wetlands is an ongoing initiative (2020) spearheaded by St. Mary’s University and the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture to address flood risks in multiple communities along the Bay of Fundy.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/making-room-for-wetlands-implementation-of-managed-dyke-realignment-for-salt-marsh-restoration-and-climate-change-adaptation-in-nova-scotia/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.3367019-63.3691406Infrastructure>Built, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat, Infrastructure>Natural, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity10000427["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

46.3165842,-62.2265625

The Town of Souris, PEI has been forced to deal with the storms and wave action that have been eroding its sandstone shoreline and threatening its infrastructure.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/intertidal-reefs-at-souris-prince-edward-island/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}46.3165842-62.2265625Infrastructure>Built, Infrastructure>Natural, Transportation>Roads, Industries>Tourism10000426["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

47.754098,-64.8632813

Between January 24 and 26, 2017, a snow and freezing rain storm moved across the Province of New Brunswick; this case study explores the impacts, risks, and vulnerabilities https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/responding-to-the-ice-storm-crisis-in-the-acadian-peninsula-new-brunswick/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}47.754098-64.8632813Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Human Health and Well-Being, Transportation>Roads10000425["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.1915768,-122.8477478

In response to sea level rise and more frequent and severe precipitation, causing flooding the City of Surrey began developing its Coastal Flood Adaptation Strategy in 2016https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/addressing-increasing-flood-risk-in-surrey-bc/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.1915768-122.8477478Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Agriculture and Food>Crops, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat, Infrastructure>Natural, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Species10000424["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

44.5904672,-63.7207031

The Halifax Regional Municipality’s comprehensive Urban Forest Management plan (2013) aims to address the impacts of rising temperatures, air/water quality concerns, and flood damagehttps://changingclimate.ca/case-study/halifaxs-urban-forest-master-plan/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}44.5904672-63.7207031Communities, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat, Infrastructure>Natural, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Species10000422["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

46.5588603,-63.984375

Climate impacts (sea level rise, extreme weather, warming winter weather) are affecting the Mi'kmaq people who have lived on Lennox Island for thousands of yearshttps://changingclimate.ca/case-study/confronting-rising-seas-on-lennox-island-prince-edward-island/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}46.5588603-63.984375Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity10000423["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.9511497,-81.5625

After a near-miss from a wildfire, the Municipality of Killarney, Ontario, enacted a comprehensive wildfire protection plan that actively incorporated public-private partnerships to improve the plan’s effectiveness.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/mitigating-wildfire-risk-through-multi-level-public-and-private-partnerships/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.9511497-81.5625Communities10000420["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

50.5134265,-120.5859375

After a major evacuation due to a fire in a nearby City, the District of Logan Lake, British Columbia, took serious measures to help increase the resilience of the community to wildfire.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/protecting-homes-through-the-installation-of-roof-sprinklers/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}50.5134265-120.5859375Infrastructure>Built, Communities10000421["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.4966745,-117.0703125

The City of Nelson, British Columbia, recognized that wildfires posed a serious threat to the wellbeing of its citizens and undertook multiple actions to improve resilience, perhaps most notably a legal requirement that new homes built near the wildland-urban interface (WUI) be constructed with fire-resilient materials.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/wildfire-by-laws-to-regulate-new-home-construction-and-community-landscaping/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.4966745-117.0703125Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity10000418["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

54.9776137,-105.1171875

Located deep in the boreal forest of Northern Saskatchewan, the Community of Napatak has embraced voluntary citizen participation in order to improve the resilience of the community to wildfires.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/active-involvement-of-community-volunteers-in-wildfire-risk-reduction/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}54.9776137-105.1171875Communities10000417["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

48.5747899,-64.3359375

Facing the erosion of their shoreline due to a combination of rising sea levels, loss of ice cover, and changing weather patterns, the Town of Percé, undertook a cost-benefit analysis to determine the most effective means of mitigating potential damages.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/projet-de-protection-et-de-rehabilitation-du-littoral-de-lanse-du-sud-de-perce/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}48.5747899-64.3359375Infrastructure>Built, Industries>Tourism10000416["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

50.0641917,-110.7421875

In 2016 a final report was published by WaterSMART Solutions in collaboration with the Government of Alberta to address flooding and drought related concerns in and around the South Saskatchewan River Basinhttps://changingclimate.ca/case-study/addressing-climate-vulnerability-and-sustainable-water-management-in-the-south-saskatchewan-river-basin/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}50.0641917-110.7421875Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Agriculture and Food>Crops, Industries>Fisheries, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat, Energy>Hydropower, Agriculture and Food>Land and water supply, Industries>Tourism, Natural Resources>Water10000415["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

44.3395652,-79.5410156

The First Nations of Georgina Island, located on Lake Simcoe in southern Ontario, embarked on a 3-year a project to address current/future climate change impacts to their communityhttps://changingclimate.ca/case-study/climate-change-adaptation-by-the-georgina-island-first-nation/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}44.3395652-79.5410156Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood, Industries>Fisheries, Human Health and Well-Being>Food and water security, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Species, Transportation>Winter roads10000414["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.4601306,-75.9375

The information provided in this case study represents the results from a two-year research project to develop and pilot the Ontario Climate and Agriculture Assessment Frameworkhttps://changingclimate.ca/case-study/the-ontario-climate-and-agriculture-assessment-framework-ocaaf-assessing-agro-climatic-risks-and-opportunities/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.4601306-75.9375Communities, Agriculture and Food>Food supply, Agriculture and Food>Livestock10000413["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.6107099,-116.9824219

As of March 2021, Harrop-Procter Community Co-op continues to refine their climate change adaptation and wildfire protection plan to increase resilience to wildfire eventshttps://changingclimate.ca/case-study/climate-change-adaptation-and-wildfire-protection-in-a-community-forest-harrop-procter-bc/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.6107099-116.9824219Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Natural Resources>Forestry, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat, Industries>Tourism, Industries>Trade10000412["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.6107099,-125.5078125

The Natural Capital Project worked with communities/stakeholders on West Vancouver Island to determine how to balance development with socio-ecological resiliencehttps://changingclimate.ca/case-study/ecosystem-services-and-decision-making-on-the-west-coast-of-vancouver-island/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.6107099-125.5078125Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood, Ecosystems and Biodiversity, Industries>Fisheries, Natural Resources>Forestry, Natural Resources>Mining, Natural Resources>Oceans, Energy>Renewable, Industries>Tourism, Natural Resources>Water10000411["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

53.5403074,-113.5546875

In Alberta, effective watershed management is critical to ensuring flood and drought resiliency within the province.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/watershed-planning-in-alberta-watersheds/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}53.5403074-113.5546875Communities, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat, Infrastructure>Natural, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Species, Natural Resources>Water10000410["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

58.8137417,-94.21875

In 2019, the Town of Churchill began development a Climate Change Adaptation Plan, which is a framework and strategy to build resilience and respond to the risks, vulnerabilities and opportunities Churchill and the surrounding region face in a changing climatehttps://changingclimate.ca/case-study/adapting-sub-arctic-communities-and-infrastructure-to-a-changing-climate/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}58.8137417-94.21875Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood, Human Health and Well-Being>Food and water security, Agriculture and Food>Food supply, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat, Human Health and Well-Being>Mental health, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Species, Natural Resources>Water10000409["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.9512199,-116.71875

The Kaslo and District Community Forest Society is developing a Landscape Level Wildfire Plan in response to the largest wildfires (2018) in recent BC historyhttps://changingclimate.ca/case-study/climate-change-adaptation-and-wildfire-protection-in-a-community-forest-kaslo-community-forest/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.9512199-116.71875Communities, Natural Resources>Forestry, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat, Infrastructure>Natural, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Species10000408["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

62.2679226,-133.2421875

Since 2007, climate change projections have been incorporated into the remediation of the Faro mine in response to threats from flooding, permafrost thawing and erosion.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/faro-mine/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}62.2679226-133.2421875Infrastructure>Built, Natural Resources>Mining, Natural Resources>Water10000407["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

43.7075935,-79.8925781

The City of Brampton has experienced multiple extreme weather events (i.e., extreme heat and rainfall, flooding, and ice storms) that triggered the development of this community-based adaptation projecthttps://changingclimate.ca/case-study/brampton-lighthouse-project/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}43.7075935-79.8925781Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood10000406["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

51.0690167,-115.3125

The Town of Canmore, Alberta has undertaken wildfire mitigation strategies through the application of FireSmart principles and practice.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/comprehensive-sustained-wildfire-mitigation/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}51.0690167-115.3125Communities10000405["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

62.9951585,-136.0546875

Since 2007, Capstone Resources Minto mine has made a number of modifications to deal with unanticipated extreme precipitation events and permafrost degradation Minto mine was planned in the early 1990’s when a changing climate was not a major consideration.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/capstone-resources-minto-mine/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}62.9951585-136.0546875Infrastructure>Built, Natural Resources>Mining, Transportation>Roads, Natural Resources>Water, Transportation>Winter roads10000404["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

64.0144962,-138.8671875

Although Current climate trends appear to have a neutral to beneficial affect on mining in the Klondike, recent modelling conducted by the Pacific Climate Consortium indicates a warming trend, greater variability in the weather and more extreme events, thus creating an impetus for adaptation planning to both opportunities and risks of climate impacts.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/klondike-mine/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}64.0144962-138.8671875Infrastructure>Built, Natural Resources>Mining, Natural Resources>Water10000403["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

60.7591595,-135

In response to the increasing vulnerability of the Yukon’s mining industry, this report captures different examples of how the industry had started to adapt to climate change in 2014.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/case-studies-of-adaptation-to-climate-change-in-the-yukon-mining-sector-from-planning-and-operation-to-remediation-and-restoration/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}60.7591595-135Infrastructure>Built, Natural Resources>Mining, Transportation>Roads, Transportation>Shipping, Natural Resources>Water, Transportation>Winter roads10000402["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.0890356,-64.6875

To plan for climate change, including an increase in frost free growing days, severe weather and potential for flooding, the Municipality of the County of Kings in Nova Scotia developed a Climate Change Adaptation Plan in 2011 through the Kings 2050 project.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/municipality-of-the-county-of-kings-climate-adaptation-case-study-report/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.0890356-64.6875Communities, Agriculture and Food>Crops, Natural Resources>Forestry, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat, Agriculture and Food>Land and water supply, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Species, Natural Resources>Water10000401["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

63.6267446,-135.703125

Victoria Gold is responding to climate-related hazards to its mine site, such as permafrost degradation and shorter winter seasons, with a range of adaptive strategies, making it the first mine in the Yukon planned to anticipate events associated with a changing climate through its entire life cycle.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/victoria-golds-eagle-gold-project/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}63.6267446-135.703125Infrastructure>Built, Industries>Manufacturing, Natural Resources>Mining, Industries>Technology10000400["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.9511497,-64.3359375

A comparative analysis of economic damages from storm surge in the community of Sackville, New Brunswick that identifies potential implications for community adaptation strategies.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/forecasting-economic-damages-from-storm-surge-flooding-a-case-study-in-the-tantramar-region-of-new-brunswick/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.9511497-64.3359375Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Infrastructure>Natural, Infrastructure>Virtual10000399["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

51.3992057,-113.90625

Rocky View County, Alberta adopted a voluntary property assessment and protection program to increase the community’s resilience to fire and flood.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/fire-and-flood-home-protection-program/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}51.3992057-113.90625Communities, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Species10000397["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

50.6250731,-120.234375

The City of Kamloops, British Columbia, is embracing a creative landscaping program designed to increase resilience to wildfire while simultaneously decreasing the amount of water used by residential properties.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/xeriscaping-and-firesmart-landscaping-on-private-properties/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}50.6250731-120.234375Communities, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Species, Natural Resources>Water10000398["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.4966745,-119.6191406

As the threat from wildfire grows for communities located in the wildland-urban interface, the City of Penticton, British Columbia, has taken a leadership role in training, citizen participation, and the integration of geographic information systems in wildfire preparedness.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/optimizing-operational-preparedness-before-a-wildfire/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.4966745-119.6191406Communities10000396["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

46.3165842,-82.6171875

With an increasing awareness of the dangers posed by wildfires in communities adjacent to the boreal forests, a group of concerned citizens of the City of Elliot Lake started to take a proactive approach to increasing the resilience of their community to such events.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/protecting-vulnerable-private-properties-in-high-risk-wildfire-areas/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}46.3165842-82.6171875Communities10000395["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

53.0147832,-122.4316406

Recognizing that climate change is increasing the likelihood of forest fires, and the transmission of fire across the wildland-urban interface, the City of Quesnel, British Columbia, chose to take a more involved approach to their wildfire mitigation strategy when the previous plan came up for review.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/establishing-a-comprehensive-wildfire-risk-reduction-strategy/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}53.0147832-122.4316406Communities10000394["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.4601306,-75.9375

Starting in 2014, the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA), with support from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), and ongoing participation from CEA’s Corporate Utility Members, developed the first national level discussion of climate change adaptation related to electricity generation, transmission, and distribution.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/adapting-to-climate-change-state-of-play-and-recommendations-for-the-electricity-sector-in-canada/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.4601306-75.9375Infrastructure>Built, Energy>Hydropower, Industries>Technology, Infrastructure>Virtual10000393["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

46.2843258,-63.0477905

This flood risk assessment for the Province of Prince Edward Island's (PE) Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal identifies infrastructure vulnerable to risks of flooding and recommends adaptation measures for the Hillsborough River Drainage Basin.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/inland-flood-risk-mapping-and-modelling-hillsborough-river-basin-prince-edward-island/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}46.2843258-63.0477905Infrastructure>Built, Communities10000392["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

51.0690167,-113.9941406

One of the lesser-known effects of wildfires is the potential for a fire to contaminate the drinking water sources of downstream communities; the City of Calgary is taking steps to help mitigate those risks to the drinking water supply.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/reducing-wildfire-risk-to-protect-calgarys-sourcewater/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}51.0690167-113.9941406Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Health services and infrastructure, Natural Resources>Water10000390["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

53.8525266,-112.8515625

The Town of Bruderheim, Alberta, has been growing increasingly concerned about the threat of wildfire to their community and has decided to undertake a campaign to educate their citizens about the actions that they can take to reduce both their individual and community exposure to wildfires.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/educating-residents-about-wildfire-risk/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}53.8525266-112.8515625Communities10000389["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

60.5869673,-116.015625

Following a close call from a fire, in which the community of Enterprise, in Northwest Territories, was placed on alert, the community enacted a fire mitigation strategy in order to reduce the town’s vulnerability to the ever-present threat of wildfire.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/wildfire-community-preparedness/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}60.5869673-116.015625Communities10000388["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.1529697,-55.546875

Having faced a number of major wildfires over the past decade, the Town of Botwood, Newfoundland undertook more aggressive measures to reduce their risk and increase their resilience to wildfire.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/wildfire-community-hazard-and-risk-assessment/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.1529697-55.546875Communities, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Species10000387["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

64.0914075,-139.21875

Dawson City completed the first adaptation plan in Yukon, titled the Dawson Climate Change Adaptation plan in response to the effects of climate change on their community and livelihoods.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/dawson-climate-change-adaptation-project-dcap/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}64.0914075-139.21875Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood, Transportation>Winter roads10000385["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

55.2791153,-114.609375

After suffering severe damage due to the Flat Top Fire Complex, the Town of Slave Lake, Alberta, undertook an aggressive and forward-looking approach to fire risk mitigation.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/promoting-low-level-risk-mitigation-by-homeowners/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}55.2791153-114.609375Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Natural Resources>Forestry, Infrastructure>Natural10000386["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

58.8137417,-94.21875

In 2015, Frontiers North Adventures adopted a proactive approach to managing climate change risks by creating an adaptation strategy.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/frontiers-north-adventures/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}58.8137417-94.21875Transportation>Aviation, Infrastructure>Built, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat, Transportation>Rail, Transportation>Shipping, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Species, Industries>Tourism10000384["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.2785566,-123.1965637

To prepare for climate change impacts on their sales and supply change, Mountain Equipment Co-operative (MEC) embeds adaptation at an organizational level, in the risk matrix and in its operational and investment decisions.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/mountain-equipment-co-op-adapting-to-climate-change/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.2785566-123.1965637Industries>Manufacturing, Industries>Tourism10000383["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

46.8000594,-71.3671875

Hydro-Québec’s distribution division implemented ways to incorporate recent changes in average temperature into energy and peak demand forecast.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/new-climate-normals-for-electricity-demand-forecasting/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}46.8000594-71.3671875Infrastructure>Built, Energy>Hydropower10000382["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.2678046,-123.046875

The City of Vancouver introduced the Green Bond Program to better facilitate the funding of environmentally sustainable projects and address climatic impacts (i.e., sea level rise, extreme heat events)https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/use-of-a-green-bond-by-the-city-of-vancouver-for-adaptation/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.2678046-123.046875Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat, Human Health and Well-Being>Health services and infrastructure, Energy>Hydropower, Natural Resources>Oceans, Energy>Renewable, Industries>Tourism10000381["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

55.776573,-97.734375

Faced by the ever-present danger of forest fires, the City of Thompson, Manitoba, undertook an innovative program to increase the effectiveness of its firefighting protocols by utilizing geographic information systems (GIS).https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/utilizing-geographic-information-systems-gis-in-wildfire-mitigation/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}55.776573-97.734375Communities10000380["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

55.2615119,-105.1944351

In the wake of a near-miss from a wildfire, the community of Wadin Bay, Saskatchewan, undertook significant changes in order to ensure greater protection from future such fire events.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/planning-and-investing-in-firefighting-resources-to-protect-the-community/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}55.2615119-105.1944351Communities, Natural Resources>Forestry, Human Health and Well-Being>Health services and infrastructure10000378["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

54.673831,-115.3125

The Town of Swan Hills, Alberta, implemented municipal development bylaws based on the FireSmart principles to help reduce the town’s vulnerability to forest fires.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/municipal-land-use-bylaws-and-firesmart-provisions/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}54.673831-115.3125Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Health services and infrastructure10000379["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

46.6795945,-67.8515625

The Village of Perth-Andover and the Province of New Brunswick published a joint redevelopment plan to develop vibrant, safe community that is resilient to the increased risk of major flooding.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/relocating-homes-and-businesses-to-avoid-flooding/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}46.6795945-67.8515625Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood, Transportation>Roads, Natural Resources>Water10000377["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

52.0524905,-97.2070313

After past rainfall events overwhelmed the capacity of the storm and wastewater management systems in Winnipeg, the City introduced a backwater valve by-law followed by several subsequent actions to protect homes from basement flooding.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/early-adaptation-of-backwater-valve-by-laws-and-incentives/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}52.0524905-97.2070313Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Natural Resources>Water10000375["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.2678046,-100.8984375

Following Health Canada’s heat projections, the Town of Melita worked with Health Canada and other stakeholders to complete heat vulnerability assessments that would provide guidance in the design of a rural Heat Alert and Response System for the community.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/building-on-social-capital-and-social-networks-to-improve-preparedness/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.2678046-100.8984375Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Health services and infrastructure10000374["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.9512199,-97.2070313

The Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living’s (MHSAL) Office of Disaster Management established a Heat Alert and Response System Advisory Committee to guide the development of a new Heat Alert and Response System that would improve Winnipeg’s preparedness to deal with increasingly dangerous extreme heat events.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/the-importance-of-region-specific-triggers/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.9512199-97.2070313Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Health services and infrastructure10000373["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.2678046,-117.3339844

The Columbia Basin Trust provided the City of Castlegar with funding to apply Engineers Canada’s Public Infrastructure Engineering Vulnerability Committee (PIEVC) Engineering Protocol for Climate Change Infrastructure Vulnerability Assessment.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/stormwater-infrastructure-climate-change-vulnerability-assessment/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.2678046-117.3339844Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Natural Resources>Water10000371["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

48.4583519,-123.3984375

The Capital Regional District’s Liquid Waste Management Plan was introduced to combat against largely preventable losses as a result of aging sewers and wastewater infrastructure being unable to cope with increased extreme rainfall events due to climate change.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/reducing-inflow-and-infiltration/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}48.4583519-123.3984375Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Natural Resources>Water10000372["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

53.9560855,-122.7832031

The City of Prince George, BC has undertaken considerable work in understanding the impacts of river flooding and forest fires to develop adaptation solutionshttps://changingclimate.ca/case-study/climate-change-adaptation-strategies-for-the-community-of-prince-george/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}53.9560855-122.7832031Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood, Human Health and Well-Being>Food and water security, Agriculture and Food>Food supply, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat, Infrastructure>Natural, Human Health and Well-Being>Physical health, Energy>Renewable, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity, Industries>Tourism10000370["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

51.0690167,-114.2578125

An overview of building climate resilience across energy and information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure systems to manage projected higher frequency of extreme events such as floods, storms, forest fires and drought episodes.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/building-a-climate-resilient-city-electricity-and-information-and-communication-technology-infrastructure/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}51.0690167-114.2578125Infrastructure>Built, Energy>Hydropower, Energy>Renewable, Infrastructure>Virtual10000369["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

50.4505091,-104.6282959

In 2017, the Government of Saskatchewan developed a comprehensive climate change strategy designed to make the province more resilient to the climatic, economic and policy impacts of climate change.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/prairie-resilience-a-made-in-saskatchewan-climate-change-strategy-2/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}50.4505091-104.6282959Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Agriculture and Food>Crops, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood, Human Health and Well-Being>Food and water security, Agriculture and Food>Food supply, Natural Resources>Forestry, Human Health and Well-Being>Health services and infrastructure, Energy>Hydropower, Agriculture and Food>Land and water supply, Agriculture and Food>Livestock, Industries>Manufacturing, Human Health and Well-Being>Mental health, Natura10000368["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

69.4729685,-132.890625

The Hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories is working to address the effects of climate change, such as coastal erosion, by developing climate monitoring capacity and building research skills within the community.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/hamlet-of-tuktoyaktuk-climate-change-and-coastal-erosion/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}69.4729685-132.890625Infrastructure>Built, Communities10000367["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.9512199,-97.2509766

The Manitoba Agricultural Climate Initiative supports the development of adaptation solutions for Manitoba farmers responding to climate change.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/agricultural-solutions-to-climate-change-findings-from-the-manitoba-agricultural-climate-initiative/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.9512199-97.2509766Agriculture and Food>Crops, Agriculture and Food>Food supply, Agriculture and Food>Land and water supply, Agriculture and Food>Livestock, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Species10000366["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.4601306,-75.7617188

Officially launched in 2017, the Air-ou-Vert Program aims to stimulate adaptation to the impacts of climate change, specifically heat islands and flooding, through the greening of communities in the region of Outaouais, Quebec.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/air-ou-vert-program/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.4601306-75.7617188Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood, Human Health and Well-Being>Health services and infrastructure, Infrastructure>Natural, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity10000365["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.191128,-122.8484344

The City of Surrey took proactive action to combat the emerging, longer-term problem with private sewer connections by introducing a by-law to ensure better maintenance of private sewer laterals (sanitary and storm).https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/mandatory-replacement-of-sewer-laterals/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.191128-122.8484344Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Natural Resources>Water10000364["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.1529697,-125.859375

The District of Tofino, British Columbia, has launched several education initiatives and made technological investments to improve the region’s tsunami preparedness.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/enhancing-tsunami-warnings/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.1529697-125.859375Communities, Industries>Tourism10000362["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.2678046,-123.046875

Several environmental goals for Metro Vancouver were set under the Liquid Waste Management Plan to combat an expected increase in frequency and severity of intense rainfall events due to climate change.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/replacement-of-combined-sewers/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.2678046-123.046875Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Natural Resources>Water10000363["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.1529697,-123.046875

The City of Richmond, British Columbia, is responsible for local flood protection management including the ongoing operation and maintenance of drainage and diking infrastructure.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/investing-in-flood-protection-and-sea-level-rise-infrastructure/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.1529697-123.046875Infrastructure>Built, Natural Resources>Water10000361["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

50.6250731,-120.3222656

As increasing temperatures, mild winters, and a lack of precipitation fuelled ever-intensifying fire seasons in British Columbia, the City of Kamloops, a historical host community for evacuations from surrounding regions, faced increasing pressure to host an unprecedented number of evacuees.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/hosting-wildfire-evacuees/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}50.6250731-120.3222656Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat, Human Health and Well-Being>Health services and infrastructure, Human Health and Well-Being>Mental health, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Species10000360["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.1924742,-122.8436279

The City of Surrey launched the Coastal Flood Adaptation Strategy (CFAS) – a participatory, community-driven planning effort that aimed to increase the resiliency of Surrey’s coastal communities to climate change and flooding from Sea Level rise.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/rising-sea-levels-and-coastal-flood-adaptation/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.1924742-122.8436279Infrastructure>Built, Natural Resources>Oceans, Natural Resources>Water10000359["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

52.1604546,-106.5234375

The City of Saskatoon enacted a temporary Flood Protection Program to help protect against sewer backup flooding by providing financial assistance towards the installation of protective plumbing features such as sump pumps and backwater protection valves.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/incentive-for-installing-backwater-valves/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}52.1604546-106.5234375Infrastructure>Built10000358["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

43.0688878,-80.859375

Oxford County, a largely rural area in Southwestern Ontario, undertook a series of consultations and workshops to address the particular issues that it faces in an extreme heat event.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/adapting-to-extreme-heat-perspectives-from-rural-southwestern-ontario/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}43.0688878-80.859375Human Health and Well-Being>Health services and infrastructure10000357["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

42.9403392,-81.2109375

The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) adopted an Extreme Temperature Alert Protocol and utilized the extensive networks of partnering organizations to maximize the reach of the protocol.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/leveraging-the-networks-of-various-partners-to-ensure-residents-safety/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}42.9403392-81.2109375Human Health and Well-Being>Health services and infrastructure, Human Health and Well-Being>Mental health10000356["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

53.5403074,-113.4667969

To support their adaptation planning, the cities of Edmonton and Calgary commissioned a series of white papers on building a climate-resilient city in the Prairies.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/adaptation-planning-in-edmonton-and-calgary/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}53.5403074-113.4667969Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Food and water security10000354["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.4601306,-75.9375

The City of Ottawa, Ontario, undertook a workshop evaluating the effectiveness of their Hot Weather Response Plan.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/evaluating-the-citys-heat-alert-and-response-system/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.4601306-75.9375Human Health and Well-Being>Health services and infrastructure10000355["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

53.0567949,-105.4353619

Social factors, such as low socio-economic status in many First Nations communities, can exacerbate vulnerability and negatively affect resilience to climate extremes. While federal legislation has historically inhibited many First Nations from participating in agriculture, there are several examples of successful agricultural initiatives undertaken by First Nations in the Prairie region.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/building-adaptive-capacity-in-indigenous-communities-through-agriculture/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}53.0567949-105.4353619Communities, Agriculture and Food>Crops, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood10000353["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

55.1788677,-113.9941406

Since 2010, a series of collaborative projects have brought together diverse stakeholders and partners to explore climate change implications for Alberta’s water supplies and to develop strategies to support sustainable and resilient water management.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/collaborative-adaptation-planning-in-alberta-watersheds/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}55.1788677-113.9941406Natural Resources>Water10000352["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

48.4583519,-123.4094238

Developed as part of the Regional Adaptation Program, the Regional Adaptation Strategies are regional-level plans that delve more deeply into the highest priorities for agricultural producers and outline strategies and actions for agriculture adaptation in British Columbia. As a land-based industry, agriculture is particularly vulnerable to climatic changes.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/regional-adaptation-strategies/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}48.4583519-123.4094238Agriculture and Food>Crops, Human Health and Well-Being>Food and water security, Agriculture and Food>Food supply, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat, Agriculture and Food>Land and water supply, Agriculture and Food>Livestock, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Species, Natural Resources>Water10000351["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

43.1971673,-79.8046875

To address risks from major disruptions in weather, Horizon Utilities introduced its 20-year adaptation plan and policy in 2015.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/adaptation-case-study-5-horizon-utilities-corporation/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}43.1971673-79.8046875Infrastructure>Built, Infrastructure>Virtual10000350["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

48.4583519,-123.3984375

To address the vulnerability of electricity assets to extreme weather events, BC Hydro established a system that uses weather and hydrology data to inform the company's decision-making processes.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/case-study-10-increasing-network-resilience-with-specialized-weather-forecasts/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}48.4583519-123.3984375Energy>Hydropower10000349["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.9512199,-86.1328125

To strengthen their assets and operations against climate change related impacts, Ontario Power Generation implemented several adaptive measures and released their first ever climate change plan in 2020.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/case-study-8-cooling-for-thermal-generation-in-a-changing-climate/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.9512199-86.1328125Infrastructure>Built, Energy>Hydropower, Infrastructure>Natural, Energy>Nuclear10000348["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

43.7075935,-79.453125

The City of Toronto has embraced a program of first encouraging, and later requiring, the use of green roofs or cool roofs in all new buildings constructed in the city.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/eco-roof-incentive-program/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}43.7075935-79.453125Infrastructure>Built10000346["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

44.2137099,-76.640625

The City of Kingston, Ontario implemented a forward-looking Urban Forest Management Plan that, in addition to many other benefits, will help to combat the problems posed by extreme heat events and the urban heat island effect.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/using-the-urban-forest-to-mitigate-the-urban-heat-island-effect/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}44.2137099-76.640625Human Health and Well-Being>Health services and infrastructure, Infrastructure>Natural, Human Health and Well-Being>Physical health, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity10000347["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.4601306,-73.828125

Successfully applying to an initiative funded by the Rockefeller Foundation, Montreal became the first Canadian city to embrace the '100 Resilient Cities' program, increasing its resilience to all manner of hazards, particularly extreme weather.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/montreals-resilient-city-strategy/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.4601306-73.828125Communities, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity10000345["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

46.0732306,-72.0703125

The City of Victoriaville, Quebec, long a leader in a sustainable development, undertook a forward-looking program of incentivizing home construction and renovation to both reduce carbon emissions increase resilience to a multitude of climate hazards.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/sustainable-housing-grant-certification-program-habitation-durable/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}46.0732306-72.0703125Infrastructure>Built10000344["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

43.1971673,-79.8046875

With the recognition that the residents most vulnerable to the effects of extreme heat are often also some of the most difficult to establish communications with, the City of Hamilton revised the communication strategy of their heat alerts in order to better serve these at-risk citizens.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/engaging-landlords-to-protect-health-from-extreme-heat/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}43.1971673-79.8046875Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Health services and infrastructure10000343["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

46.5588603,-81.2109375

Recognizing that it had no specific plans for dealing with a major extreme heat event, the City of Greater Sudbury, Ontario implemented their Hot Weather Response Plan in order to better protect their citizens from the dangers of extreme heat.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/ensuring-cooling-stations-are-accessible-to-all-residents/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}46.5588603-81.2109375Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Health services and infrastructure, Human Health and Well-Being>Physical health10000342["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

43.7075935,-79.8046875

The Region of Peel in Ontario started working on a tool to strategically target its tree planting work resulting a more efficient means of combating the effects of climate change and the urban heat island, especially for citizens with a lower socioeconomic well-being.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/tree-planting-prioritization-tool/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}43.7075935-79.8046875Natural Resources>Forestry, Human Health and Well-Being>Health services and infrastructure, Human Health and Well-Being>Mental health10000341["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

43.7075935,-79.8046875

After a major ice storm, the City of Brampton embarked on an ambitious program of tree planting to help recuperate losses to the tree canopy while simultaneously increasing resilience to such events in the future.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/increasing-the-resilience-of-the-tree-canopy-following-an-ice-storm/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}43.7075935-79.8046875Natural Resources>Forestry10000340["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

44.2241979,-76.5292597

Originally developed in the wake of the SARS outbreak, the Acute Care Enhanced Surveillance and the Public Health Information Management Systems have provided Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox, and Addington Public Health with an effective means of tracking public health data and responding to extreme events.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/using-gis-technology-to-increase-response-to-public-health-and-extreme-weather-events/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}44.2241979-76.5292597Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Health services and infrastructure, Human Health and Well-Being>Mental health10000339["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

44.087585,-80.15625

Responding the ever-present and only-increasing threat of tornadoes, Dufferin County, Ontario implemented a hurricane-clip rebate program to help protect homes against tornadoes and other severe wind events.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/reducing-the-risk-of-wind-damage-by-building-stronger-homes/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}44.087585-80.15625Communities10000338["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.9511497,-64.6875

Following a number of intense storms that led to flooding and transportation disruptions, the Village of Dorchester formalized a community-based adaptation plan in 2017 to reduce its vulnerability to the impacts of climate change. https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/climate-change-adaptation-plan-dorchester-new-brunswick/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.9511497-64.6875Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Infrastructure>Natural, Transportation>Roads, Natural Resources>Water10000337["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.9512199,-96.6796875

The Municipality of Springfield identified areas of its groundwater that are vulnerable to climate change and created a plan to enhance the systems climate resilience.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/aquifer-capability-and-groundwater-vulnerability-delineation-and-mapping-rural-municipality-of-springfield/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.9512199-96.6796875Infrastructure>Built, Natural Resources>Water10000336["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.2678046,-123.046875

In 2010, Metro Vancouver's TransLink began incorporating adaptation actions to manage risks from climate change, particularly, sea level rise and intense rain; both of which can affect infrastructure, service delivery, and long-term reputation.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/translink-adapting-to-climate-change/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.2678046-123.046875Infrastructure>Built, Transportation>Rail, Transportation>Roads10000335["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.4601306,-73.6523438

This shoreline vulnerability assessment examines climate change, erosion and flooding processes and risks, shoreline protection structures, and shoreline management planning for a portion of the Kahnawà:ke shoreline on the St. Lawrence River, Quebec.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/kahnawake-shoreline-vulnerability-assessment/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.4601306-73.6523438Communities10000333["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

50.7364551,-113.90625

In 2017, the Town of Okotoks prepared an Action Plan to help manage risks and opportunities of climate change, including water supply shortage, drought, and river flooding.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/town-of-okotoks-climate-resilience-express-action-plan/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}50.7364551-113.90625Communities, Natural Resources>Water10000334["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

48.4583519,-89.296875

This case study describes a project to develop a new climate change website to serve as a centralized source of tools to understand, talk about, and adapt to climate change in Thunder Bayhttps://changingclimate.ca/case-study/collaborative-implementation-groups-case-study-series-city-of-thunder-bay-development-of-a-local-climate-change-connection-website/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}48.4583519-89.296875Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood10000332["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

42.2935642,-82.96875

This case study describes the creation of a pilot demonstration house and media campaign to educate residents on lot-level resiliency actions to flooding.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/collaborative-implementation-groups-case-study-series-city-of-windsor-creating-a-climate-resilient-home/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}42.2935642-82.96875Infrastructure>Built, Communities10000331["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

44.5904672,-78.4863281

This study describes a project to assess the impact of increased spring and fall freeze-thaw cycles on the County of Peterborough's tangible capital assetshttps://changingclimate.ca/case-study/collaborative-implementation-groups-case-study-series-county-of-peterborough-roads-patrol-software/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}44.5904672-78.4863281Infrastructure>Built, Communities10000330["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

44.465151,-78.1347656

This case study describes a project to host a workshop for the local agricultural community in the Township of Douro-Drummer, ON on how to adapt/prepare for drought conditionshttps://changingclimate.ca/case-study/collaborative-implementation-groups-case-study-series-township-of-douro-dummer-agricultural-community-workshop/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}44.465151-78.1347656Communities, Agriculture and Food>Crops, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood, Agriculture and Food>Land and water supply10000329["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.1529697,-123.75

This vulnerability assessment for Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) uses the PIEVC Protocol to identify potentially vulnerable infrastructure systems, possible climate change induced effects, and suggested adaptation measures.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/nanaimo-regional-general-hospital-nrgh-climate-change-vulnerability-assessment-report/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.1529697-123.75Infrastructure>Built, Human Health and Well-Being>Health services and infrastructure10000328["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

44.5904672,-78.046875

Led by ICLEI Canada, this case study involves the Township of Havelock-Melmont-Methuen's project to dredge a locally significant public pond impacted by low water levels.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/collaborative-implementation-groups-case-study-series-township-of-havelock-belmont-methuen-rotary-park-pond-ecosystem-improvement/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}44.5904672-78.046875Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Infrastructure>Natural10000327["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

48.4583519,-123.4863281

This analysis of decision-making in BC's real estate sector identifies barriers to efficient adaptation.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/economic-tools-for-climate-change-adaptation-private-real-estate-decisions/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}48.4583519-123.4863281Infrastructure>Built, Industries>Finance, Industries>Insurance10000326["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.0378679,-88.2421875

This case study outlines a project in Nipigon, ON to improve stormwater management using low impact development strategies that mimic natural processes, specifically a rain garden.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/collaborative-implementation-groups-case-study-series-township-of-nipigon-rain-garden/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.0378679-88.2421875Communities, Infrastructure>Natural10000325["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

44.3395652,-78.4863281

The City of Peterborough was working towards creating a framework for a Local Improvement Charge (LIC), which is a recommended action in the City's Climate Change Action Plan as it pertains to mitigation.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/collaborative-implementation-groups-case-study-series-city-of-peterborough-developing-a-local-improvement-charge/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}44.3395652-78.4863281Communities10000324["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

43.1971673,-79.8925781

In response to the City of Hamilton's increasing challenges with heavy rainstorms, this case study reviews Hamilton’s low impact development (LID) bumpout projecthttps://changingclimate.ca/case-study/collaborative-implementation-groups-case-study-series-city-of-hamilton-bumpout-stormwater-low-impact-development/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}43.1971673-79.8925781Communities, Infrastructure>Natural, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity10000323["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

44.3395652,-79.8925781

In response to ongoing stormwater management challenges and concerns, the City of Barrie completed its Climate Change Adaptation Strategy https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/collaborative-implementation-groups-case-study-series-city-of-barrie-inflow-reduction-workshop/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}44.3395652-79.8925781Communities, Natural Resources>Water10000321["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

43.3251777,-79.8046875

This case study explores the implementation of a rain garden on public school grounds in Burlington, ON as a solution to existing drainage problems that are likely to be exacerbated by climate changehttps://changingclimate.ca/case-study/collaborative-implementation-groups-case-study-series-city-of-burlington-public-school-rain-garden/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}43.3251777-79.8046875Communities, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat, Infrastructure>Natural, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Species10000322["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

42.2935642,-82.96875

The City of Windsor and the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit led development of a Heat Alert and Response System to protect people in Windsor, particularly the most vulnerable, from extreme heat events.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/windsor-assessing-heat-health-vulnerabilities-to-inform-adaptation/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}42.2935642-82.96875Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood, Human Health and Well-Being>Health services and infrastructure, Human Health and Well-Being>Mental health10000320["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

43.5460597,-80.2492905

This case study reviews an example of the implementation of “greenways” (a form of LID) in three subdivisions located in the south end of Guelph, Ontariohttps://changingclimate.ca/case-study/lid-case-studies-clairfields-westminster-woods-and-pine-ridge-subdivisions-guelph-on/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}43.5460597-80.2492905Infrastructure>Natural, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity10000319["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

62.4310742,-114.2578125

This 2013 climate change adaptation plan for the Government of the Northwest Territories' (NWT) Department of Transportation (DOT), identifies areas where transportation infrastructure and services are at risk from temperature increases, changes in precipitation amounts, and changes in the variety and intensity of storms. https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/change-and-challenge-climate-change-adaptation-plan-for-the-gnwt-department-of-transportation/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}62.4310742-114.2578125Transportation>Aviation, Infrastructure>Built, Transportation>Rail, Transportation>Roads, Transportation>Shipping, Transportation>Winter roads10000318["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

43.5803909,-79.8925781

A number of innovative stormwater management retrofits on both public and private properties have been implemented across the Credit Valley Conservation watershed, including the IMAX corporate office parking LID retrofit projecthttps://changingclimate.ca/case-study/case-study-monitoring-low-impact-development-at-the-imax-demonstration-site/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}43.5803909-79.8925781Infrastructure>Natural, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity10000317["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

68.3343759,-133.7695313

Six communities in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region (ISR) developed community-led adaptation plans to prepare for increasingly unpredictable weather patterns, increasing annual temperatures, shifting freeze up/break up dates, diminishing multi-year ice, shifting species migration patterns and draining inland lakes due to permafrost melting.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/inuvialuit-on-the-frontline-of-climate-change-development-of-a-regional-climate-change-adaptation-strategy/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}68.3343759-133.7695313Transportation>Aviation, Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Food and water security, Agriculture and Food>Food supply, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat, Agriculture and Food>Land and water supply, Human Health and Well-Being>Mental health, Infrastructure>Natural, Natural Resources>Oceans, Human Health and Well-Being>Physical health, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity, Transportation>Shipping, Ecosyste10000316["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

56.7527229,-111.3574219

The 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire was the costliest natural disaster in Canadian history, with insurable losses near $4 billion and requiring the evacuation of around 90,000 people. More large and high-intensity wildfires, such as the one experienced in Fort McMurray, are expected under current climate change projections. Wildfire hazard can be reduced through actions at the community level, such as reducing the use of flammable building components, and at the landscape level, such as using timber harvest and reforestation practices to establish areas of low flammability. https://changingclimate.ca/?post_type=case-study&p=1980{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}56.7527229-111.3574219Infrastructure>Built, Communities10000315["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

43.5803909,-79.8925781

The Elm Drive low impact development road retrofit, necessitated by water flow and drainage issues, is located on Elm Drive West, just south of the Square One Shopping Centre in Mississauga, ONhttps://changingclimate.ca/case-study/case-study-monitoring-low-impact-development-at-the-elm-drive-demonstration-site/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}43.5803909-79.8925781Communities, Infrastructure>Natural, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity10000313["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

52.1604546,-106.6113281

The City of Saskatoon's Climate Action Plan aims to mitigate risks to key infrastructure, programs and services posed by warmer temperatures; more hot days; increased precipitation; changes in precipitation timing; increasingly variable seasons and more intense storms. https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/local-actions-the-city-of-saskatoons-adaptation-strategy/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}52.1604546-106.6113281Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat, Infrastructure>Natural, Human Health and Well-Being>Physical health, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Species, Industries>Tourism10000314["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

51.0690167,-113.90625

Building flood resiliency is a top priority for the City of Calgary, following the extreme flooding event of 2013 that resulted in $6 billion in damages, including over $400 million to infrastructure. The City's approach to reducing flood risk uses multiple lines of defence at the watershed, community and property levels.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/policies-and-measures-for-reducing-flood-risk-in-the-city-of-calgary/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}51.0690167-113.90625Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Industries>Insurance, Industries>Tourism10000312["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

43.4529189,-81.2109375

Recognizing the need for prompt responses from emergency services to all manner of events, including major disasters, the Ontario municipalities of North Perth, Perth East, Perth South, West Perth, and St. Mary’s collectively created a 511 system that has substantially improved situation awareness and emergency services response times in the area.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/award-winning-municipal-511-system-to-facilitate-emergency-response/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}43.4529189-81.2109375Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Human Health and Well-Being, Transportation>Roads10000311["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.4601306,-75.9375

The City of Ottawa, Ontario, was subjected to a major rainstorm and flood and, in the aftermath, realized that the effective use of backwater valves was a critical, but secondary, line of defence against urban flooding.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/mandatory-backwater-valves-on-storm-and-sanitary-laterals/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.4601306-75.9375Infrastructure>Built10000309["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

43.5803909,-80.15625

Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada and Natural Resources Canada collaborated on a strategic initiative that will enable CPAs to build on their existing skills and expertise to help organizations or clients adapt to a changing climate.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/the-co-operators-adapting-to-climate-change-case-study-4/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}43.5803909-80.15625Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood, Industries>Finance, Industries>Insurance10000310["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

43.4550373,-80.497427

After an internal audit noted that the cities of Kitchener and Waterloo were underfunding their stormwater management infrastructure by $4.7 million every year, these cities undertook a revision of the infrastructure funding model resulting in more money for stormwater management while at the same time incentivizing property owners to reduce the amount of overland runoff they generate.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/sustainable-stormwater-funding-system/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}43.4550373-80.497427Infrastructure>Built10000308["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

43.7075935,-79.453125

Responding to a series of costly flooding events, the City of Toronto, Ontario decided to make its previously-voluntary downspout disconnections program mandatory in the hopes of reducing the volume of fresh water flowing into the sewer system during storm events.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/mandatory-downspout-disconnection-program/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}43.7075935-79.453125Infrastructure>Built10000307["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

42.9403392,-81.2109375

After a series of widespread basement flooding events, the City of London began a program to disconnect weeping tiles from the sanitary sewer system.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/disconnecting-weeping-tiles/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}42.9403392-81.2109375Infrastructure>Built10000305["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

43.7075935,-79.8925781

The County Court Bio-Filter Swale project is a demonstration of how LID can be integrated into planned road resurfacing practices and represents the City of Brampton’s first bio-filter swale to be initiated by the municipalityhttps://changingclimate.ca/case-study/county-court-sustainable-neighbourhood-action-program-snap-county-court-bio-filter-swales/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}43.7075935-79.8925781Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Ecosystems and Biodiversity, Infrastructure>Natural, Transportation>Roads10000306["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

43.3251777,-81.0351563

In response to a major flooding event, and predicting the increasing occurrence of extreme-precipitation events due to climate change, the City of Stratford, Ontario, created a City Wide Storm System Master Plan that prepared it for a 250-year storm event.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/implementation-of-a-250-year-stormwater-management-standard/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}43.3251777-81.0351563Infrastructure>Built10000304["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

44.4965053,-80.2001953

Taking a proactive approach to the risks posed by sewer backup flooding, the Town of Collingwood, Ontario, legislated that all new homes must be constructed with a backwater valve.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/mandatory-backwater-valves-in-all-new-homes-2/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}44.4965053-80.2001953Infrastructure>Built, Communities10000303["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

43.8449273,-79.1647339

In the wake of a damaging and costly storm the City of Markham, Ontario, enacted a series of legislative actions to combat the heightened risk of flooding caused by reverse-slope driveways.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/by-law-to-prohibit-construction-of-reverse-slope-driveways/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}43.8449273-79.1647339Infrastructure>Built10000302["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.402307,-71.8945313

After having completed a study looking at how extreme heat affects vulnerable persons, the City of Sherbrooke, Quebec launched an ambitious Extreme Heat Response Plan (Plan Particulier d’Intervention – Chaleur Extrême) to help protect its citizens.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/protecting-cities-from-extreme-heat-by-providing-various-cooling-options/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.402307-71.8945313Communities, Human Health and Well-Being10000301["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

43.7075935,-79.8046875

‘Climate Ready County Court’ is a neighbourhood-scale vulnerability assessment and adaptation plan co-created by residents and stakeholders to prepare for local climate change impactshttps://changingclimate.ca/case-study/county-court-sustainable-neighbourhood-action-program-snap-climate-ready-county-court/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}43.7075935-79.8046875Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Infrastructure>Natural, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity10000300["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.4909457,-73.6303711

As global climate change increases the likelihood of extreme heat events, the City of Montreal, Quebec, is taking action to ensure that the most vulnerable members of its community remain informed on the best actions that they can take to stay safe during a heatwave.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/adapting-communications-to-best-inform-vulnerable-groups/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.4909457-73.6303711Human Health and Well-Being10000299["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

43.7075935,-79.453125

As a response to the extreme heat events in the City of Toronto, the City implemented a Heat Health Alert Systemhttps://changingclimate.ca/case-study/torontos-heat-health-alert-system/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}43.7075935-79.453125Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Health services and infrastructure, Human Health and Well-Being>Physical health10000298["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.5669482,-73.2424164

Faced with the dilemma of handling stormwater runoff from new development in a cost-effective manner, the City of Boucherville, Quebec, opted to use a mix of wet and dry retention facilities to create a retention system that not only performed its intended hydrologic function well, but improved the beauty and livability of the neighbourhood at the same time.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/wet-and-dry-retention-ponds/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.5669482-73.2424164Infrastructure>Built10000297["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.3367019,-75.9375

This guide aims to enhance the transparency of a city’s climate-related risks and opportunities, strategies, and governance in line with recommendations from the Financial Stability Board’s Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/enhancing-climate-related-disclosure-by-cities-a-guide-to-adopting-the-recommendations-of-the-task-force-on-climate-related-financial-disclosures-tcfd/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.3367019-75.9375Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Industries>Finance, Industries>Insurance10000296["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

53.0931994,-105.5786133

Responding to the increasing occurrence and severity of fires in the wildland-urban interface, the City of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, has taken a multifaceted approach to preventing, monitoring, and informing citizens about forest fires.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/nisbet-forest-protective-strategies-working-group/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}53.0931994-105.5786133Communities, Natural Resources>Forestry, Infrastructure>Natural10000295["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.3206465,-123.0733109

In response to a fatal landslide, the District of North Vancouver has embarked on an aggressive and widespread risk identification and reduction program.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/natural-hazards-task-force/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.3206465-123.0733109Infrastructure>Built, Communities10000294["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.2552575,-122.603302

The City of Vancouver expects heat-related mortality rates to rise by some 325% by 2050 (with correspondingly large increase in morbidity as well) and in order to combat this, they created the Extreme Heat Initial Response Guidelines to help people and communities better prepare for the future climate.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/extreme-heat-initial-response-guide/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.2552575-122.603302Communities, Human Health and Well-Being10000292["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.2678046,-123.046875

he changing climate has created a host of potential threats to the City of Vancouver, including floods, fires, disease, and more; recognizing that the any one of these events may cause damage to the very systems that would be part of a disaster response, the Metro Vancouver Area created a holistic disaster-response framework to help ensure continuity of operations in the face of a major disaster.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/planning-for-regional-recovery/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.2678046-123.046875Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Human Health and Well-Being10000293["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

53.4357192,-112.6922607

Recognizing that a changing climate is likely to bring more incidents of intense rainfall in the future, The City of Edmonton took the initiative to ensure that newly-developed lots are designed with grading to reduce the impact of rainfall-induced flooding.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/drainage-by-law/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}53.4357192-112.6922607Infrastructure>Built10000290["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

51.0429049,-114.0116501

In an effort to improve the city's resilience in the face of an increasing intensity and frequency of rainfall events due to climate change, the City of Calgary, working with developers, has mandated that the brownfield development of a former Canadian Forces barracks in the city will include substantial use of low impact design methods.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/rain-gardens-and-swales-in-brownfields/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}51.0429049-114.0116501Infrastructure>Built, Communities10000291["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

56.6652835,-111.2688446

In the wake of The Horse River Fire that struck Fort Mcmurray, causing upwards of $9 billion in economic losses, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo worked with the FireSmart program to lessen the vulnerability of the residential structures to wildfire.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/collaborative-efforts-to-successful-response-and-recovery/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}56.6652835-111.2688446Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Human Health and Well-Being10000289["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

46.0732306,-65.0390625

The City of Moncton has taken on a proactive approach to future flooding risks by releasing its “Climate Change Adaptation and Flood Management Strategy”https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/the-city-of-moncton-nb-flood-mitigation-and-neighbourhood-vulnerability-assessment/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}46.0732306-65.0390625Infrastructure>Built, Infrastructure>Natural, Natural Resources>Water10000288["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

46.0732306,-65.1269531

The City of Moncton, NB is coping with warmer temperatures, sea level rise, and increasing extreme weather events; these climate change impacts increase the area’s flood risk, threatening the City’s residents and key infrastructure.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/climate-change-adaptation-and-flood-management-strategy/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}46.0732306-65.1269531Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Infrastructure>Natural10000287["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

53.273426,-113.3390808

When Leduc was selected to host the 2016 Alberta games, they realized that the large crowds at the event may be vulnerable to extreme heat and took a number of precautions to reduce the threat posed.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/1514-2/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}53.273426-113.3390808Human Health and Well-Being>Health services and infrastructure, Industries>Tourism10000285["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

50.5701551,-113.7160492

In 2013 the Town of High River, Alberta was struck by a major flooding event, leading to the evacuation of 13,400 people and resulting in damage to 6300 structures which spurred the implementation of flood mitigation actions.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/flood-mitigation-program/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}50.5701551-113.7160492Infrastructure>Built10000286["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.4601306,-75.5859375

QUEST led a two-year initiative, Municipalities and Utilities Partnering for Community Resilience, which aims to address the impacts of extreme weather events on community energy resilience and energy utilities across the country.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/building-community-resilience-key-considerations-and-lessons-learned-from-twelve-canadian-communities/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.4601306-75.5859375Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Energy>Hydropower, Energy>Renewable10000284["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

50.1768981,-96.6796875

The City of Selkirk, MB agreed to develop a Climate Change Adaptation Strategy as part of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Climate and Asset Management Networkhttps://changingclimate.ca/case-study/city-of-selkirk-climate-adaptation-strategy/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}50.1768981-96.6796875Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat, Human Health and Well-Being>Mental health, Infrastructure>Natural, Human Health and Well-Being>Physical health, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity10000283["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.2678046,-123.046875

This case study of Still Creek from the Adaptation to Climate Change Team (ACT) at Simon Fraser University’s Pacific Water Research Centre illustrates successful collaboration between the cities of Vancouver and Burnaby in Metro Vancouverhttps://changingclimate.ca/case-study/low-carbon-resilience-and-transboundary-municipal-ecosystem-governance-a-case-study-of-still-creek/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.2678046-123.046875Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat, Infrastructure>Natural, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity10000282["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.2678046,-123.1347656

The Stewardship Centre for BC’s Green Shores® program offers tangible solutions for the implementation of natural shorelines in developed areas, and provides a way of addressing development impacts, including habitat loss and pollution, and climate change challengeshttps://changingclimate.ca/case-study/green-shores-2020-impact-value-and-lessons-learned/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.2678046-123.1347656Communities, Infrastructure>Natural, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity10000281["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

58.8137417,-73.4765625

In 2012, as part of their ongoing efforts to improve housing design, the Société d’habitation du Québec designed and built a pilot housing project suitable that would be culturally responsive and better adapted to climate change.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/case-study-4-inuit-housing-pilot-nunavik-duplex/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}58.8137417-73.4765625Infrastructure>Built10000279["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

69.3493386,-124.1015625

This research identified what climatic (e.g. changing sea ice dynamics) and non-climatic stressors (e.g. high-cost of living) were affecting community members of Inuvialuit in Paulatuk.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/adaptation-to-climate-change-in-paulatuk-a-case-study-on-the-role-of-multiple-stressors/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}69.3493386-124.1015625Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood10000280["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

50.4015153,-104.5019531

Since 1985, Regina has incrementally developed its Water Conservation Program which has enhanced the city’s climate resilience to increases in water scarcity and drought presented by climate change. Regina, Saskatchewan, is a city of 200 000 situated in the southern prairies, the driest region of Canada.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/reginas-water-conservation-program/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}50.4015153-104.5019531Natural Resources>Water10000278["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

47.754098,-64.7753906

A team from the Université de Moncton assisted the village of Le Goulet in producing a comprehensive local plan to adapt to the impacts of rising sea levels.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/le-goulets-climate-change-adaptation-plan/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}47.754098-64.7753906Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood, Natural Resources>Water10000277["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

50.1768981,-121.640625

Kanaka Bar and its membership vulnerability assessment aims to understand the community's vulnerabilities, prepare for a community transition, and develop adaptation strategies to increase climate resilience. https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/kanaka-bar-indian-band-climate-change-vulnerability-assessment/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}50.1768981-121.640625Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood, Human Health and Well-Being>Food and water security, Agriculture and Food>Food supply, Natural Resources>Forestry, Agriculture and Food>Land and water supply, Transportation>Roads, Natural Resources>Water10000276["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.9512199,-97.3828125

After initiating a study of climate change impacts on its operations more than a decade ago, Manitoba Hydro incorporated climate change impacts into the environmental assessment and economic assessment of the 695 megawatt (MW) Keeyask Generating Station, located on the lower Nelson River of northern Manitoba.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/climate-change-assessment-for-hydropower-project-licensing/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.9512199-97.3828125Energy>Hydropower10000274["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

47.5617008,-52.7124023

In 2010, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador contracted AMEC Environment & Infrastructure to conduct a Flood Risk Analysis Project to identify communities at risk to flooding and the potential impacts of the changing climate.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/flood-risk-and-vulnerability-analysis-report/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}47.5617008-52.7124023Infrastructure>Built10000275["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

50.0641917,-114.9609375

The District of Elkford's local Adaptation Strategy assesses risks posed by climate change, including flooding, drought and wildfires.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/risk-based-adaptation-and-community-planning-in-elkford-british-columbia/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}50.0641917-114.9609375Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Natural Resources>Forestry, Agriculture and Food>Land and water supply, Infrastructure>Natural, Natural Resources>Water10000273["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.3103932,-122.9893577

Climate impacts such as extreme weather, increasing summer heat, and decreasing summer precipitation are all impacting many key aspects of community life for the Tsleil-Waututh Nation (TWN), including the overall health and wellbeing of the TWN people.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/understanding-our-communitys-climate-change-vulnerabilities/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.3103932-122.9893577Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood, Human Health and Well-Being>Food and water security, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat, Human Health and Well-Being>Mental health, Infrastructure>Natural, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Species10000271["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

47.6357836,-65.7421875

The City of Bathurst's Climate Change Action Plan addresses primarily coastal sea level rise, storm surge risk, and erosion risk.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/climate-change-adaptation-plan-coastal-erosion-and-flooding-city-of-bathurst/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}47.6357836-65.7421875Infrastructure>Built, Communities10000272["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.1915768,-122.8477478

This case study reviews the process taken by the City of Surrey to develop its Climate Adaptation Strategy in response to high level climate risk areas related to drainage and flooding, tree mortality and ecosystem change, energy security, and agricultural viabilityhttps://changingclimate.ca/case-study/city-of-surrey-climate-adaptation-strategy/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.1915768-122.8477478Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Food and water security, Agriculture and Food>Food supply, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat, Human Health and Well-Being>Mental health, Infrastructure>Natural, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Species10000270["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.2678046,-123.046875

This is the second iteration of the nationally leading Climate Change Adaptation Strategy that aims to prepare Vancouver, BC for the shocks and stresses associated with new climate normalhttps://changingclimate.ca/case-study/climate-change-adaptation-strategy-2018-update-and-action-plan/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.2678046-123.046875Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat, Human Health and Well-Being>Mental health, Infrastructure>Natural, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Species10000269["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.3206465,-123.0733109

The District of North Vancouver (DNV) developed a Climate Change Adaptation Strategy that will not only enhance the District’s adaptive capacity and resiliency, but also reduce the long-term costs and impacts associated with climate change.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/climate-change-adaptation-strategy-acting-now-for-a-resilient-future/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.3206465-123.0733109Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood, Human Health and Well-Being>Food and water security, Agriculture and Food>Food supply, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Habitat, Human Health and Well-Being>Health services and infrastructure, Infrastructure>Natural, Natural Resources>Oceans, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Species, Industries>Tourism, Infrastructure>Vi10000268["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.2678046,-123.046875

Hey Neighbour! Is a resident-led initiative within the City of Vancouver, which is aimed at increasing social connectedness, neighbourliness, and resilience in multi-unit buildings.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/hey-neighbour/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.2678046-123.046875Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood, Human Health and Well-Being>Mental health10000267["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

51.0690167,-115.3125

The Town of Canmore is taking steps to address climate change and ensure Canmore is safe, prosperous, and resilient in the future by developing a Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Planhttps://changingclimate.ca/case-study/climate-change-adaptation-and-resilience-plan/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}51.0690167-115.3125Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Culture and livelihood, Infrastructure>Natural, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity10000266["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

46.3165842,-64.7753906

Coastal communities in southeast New Brunswick, particularly in the Cocagne watershed region, are affected by increasingly frequent storm surges, freezing rain and drought events.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/the-pays-de-cocagne-sustainable-development-group-pcsdg-a-catalyst-for-climate-change-adaptation/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}46.3165842-64.7753906Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Food and water security, Ecosystems and Biodiversity>Role of ecosystems and biodiversity10000501["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

43.7075935,-79.8925781

https://changingclimate.ca/?post_type=case-study&p=5330{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}43.7075935-79.8925781Communities10000435["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.3157229,-123.1141663

The District of North Vancouver has embraced a fire-resilience policy program that requires buildings within areas exposed to the threat of wildfire to be constructed with fire-resistant materials.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/community-wildfire-protection-plan-construction-practice-and-materials-requirements/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.3157229-123.1141663Infrastructure>Built, Communities10000419["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

46.1950421,-63.28125

CBCL Limited conducted an assessment of the effects of increasing rainfall intensities and the impact of these projected changes on the Town of Stratford's Stormwater Management Plan.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/impacts-of-climate-change-on-stormwater-management-stormwater-management-plan-update/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}46.1950421-63.28125Infrastructure>Built, Natural Resources>Water10000391["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

49.3823728,-54.4921875

Health Canada (HC) partnered with the New Brunswick Department of Health and the City of Fredericton to pilot a multi-year initiative to develop a community-based Heat Alert and Response system.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/participatory-approach-to-developing-a-heat-alert-and-response-system/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}49.3823728-54.4921875Infrastructure>Built, Communities, Human Health and Well-Being>Health services and infrastructure10000376["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

60.7591595,-135

Beginning in 2015, FPInnovations and TenCate Geosynthetics partnered with the Yukon Government to test the effectiveness of Mirafi H2Ri wicking material in preventing highway edge cracking on two test sites near the Town of Watson Lake, Yukon.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/mitigating-pavement-shoulder-cracking-in-northern-low-volume-highways-by-incorporating-tencate-mirafi-h2ri-wicking-geotextile/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}60.7591595-135Infrastructure>Built, Transportation>Roads10000525["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

62.4310742,-114.4335938

In the summer of 2016, the second phase of the Northwest Territories Transportation Monitoring Program (NWTTMP) supported by Transport Canada, was approved, with the goal to continue existing research as well as to initiate new research into the effects of climate change on permafrost and transportation infrastructure.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/gnwt-transportation-monitoring-program/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}62.4310742-114.4335938Infrastructure>Built, Transportation>Roads10000526["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

45.2130036,-72.1582031

Further to reports published by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and the Union des municipalités du Québec (UMQ) on the issue of climate change and municipalities, the City of Magog, in southern Quebec, adopted in 2021 its first Climate Change Adaptation Plan.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/climate-change-adaptation-plan-for-the-city-of-magog/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}45.2130036-72.1582031Infrastructure>Built, Human Health and Well-Being>Health services and infrastructure, Human Health and Well-Being>Mental health10000527["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

46.8000594,-71.2792969

The Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ) carried out a training project, in partnership with Nature Conservancy Canada (NCC) between January 2019 and December 2019 in areas where Lyme disease (LD) is a growing public health issue.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/ambassador-training-project-for-the-prevention-and-monitoring-of-lyme-disease-in-quebec/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}46.8000594-71.2792969Human Health and Well-Being>Physical health10000528["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}1

43.7075935,-79.5410156

In 2019, Infrastructure Ontario (IO) established a Climate Resilience Program to ensure vital services and infrastructure, such as hospitals, can better withstand and remain operational during extreme weather events.https://changingclimate.ca/case-study/building-climate-resilience-across-infrastructure-ontarios-managed-assets/{"url":"\/\/changingclimate.ca\/site\/assets\/uploads\/2022\/03\/heatmap-point.png","retina":false}43.7075935-79.5410156Infrastructure>Built, Human Health and Well-Being>Health services and infrastructure10000529["0"][]{"average":null,"count":"0"}