Climate Change
Agencies and organizations world-wide are dealing with Climate Change Adaptation and Risk Management initiatives.
Opportunities for intergroup communication, information exchange and collaboration are vitally important. The Nickel District Conservation Authority (N.D.C.A.) is pleased to post this information for the benefit of all. This electronic library will continue to be updated as more information is found.
Reproduction or other use of these documents is subject to any restrictions noted.
Global
Climate Change: Global Risks, Challenges, & Decisions
This synthesis report emerged from an international congress on climate change organized by the International Alliance of Research Universities and held March 10-12, 2009, in Copenhagen. The report is a compilation of current research on aspects pertaining to climate change, ranging from: the science of climate, societal and environmental impacts, and relevant response approaches. READ MORE...
The Causes of Global Climate Change
This document is a publication of PEW Centre on Global Climate Change and was updated August 2008. READ MORE...
Climate Change and Water: IPCC Technical Paper VI
This document was prepared June 2008, by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.The paper explores the forecasted impact of climate change on water quality and quantity, the hydrolytic cycle (including, changes in weather and precipitation patterns), and the wide-spread consequences that are likely to result. READ MORE...
Preparing for Climate Change, A Guidebook for Local, Regional, and State Governments
In September of 2007 the Centre for Science In the Earth System (The Climate Impacts Group), Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and Ocean, the University of Washington and King County, Washington released this collaborative document.The intent of this informative resource is to act as a guide which can help decision-makers prepare for climate change through the provision of clear and detailed recommendations and process. READ MORE...
The Climate Change Challenge:Scientific Evidence and Implications
This document was released by the Carbon Trust, March 2005. This report outlines the challenges associated with climate change, the scientific evidence supporting the reality of the problem, the future implications, and how the issues are being addressed. Carbon Trust addresses the implications of climate change on businesses. READ MORE...
Climate Change Futures: Health, Ecological and Economic Dimensions
A document prepared by The Centre for Health and the Global Environment – November, 2006. The document explores the anticipated threats that climate change will impose on human health and the global environment. READ MORE...
Climate Change Impacts
This fact sheet on climate change was released by the David Suzuki Foundation. The document provides a brief overview of the extensive impact of global climate change on the physical environment and humans. READ MORE...
Psychology and Global Climate Change: Addressing a Multi-faceted Phenomenon and Set of Challenges
A Report by the American Psychological Association's Task Force. READ MORE...
National
Adapting to Climate Change: Canada's First National Engineering Vulnerability Assessment of Public Infrastructure
A publication of the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers, released April 2008. The document is an overview inventory and assessment of infrastructure to gauge engineering vulnerability in the face of climate change. READ MORE...
From Impacts to Adaptation: Canada, in a Changing Climate, 2007
A document prepared by the Government of Canada which discusses the future risks and opportunities that are anticipated to result from climate change. READ MORE...
Adapting to Climate Change: An Introduction for Canadian Municipalities
This document was published by the Canadian Climate Impacts and Adaptation Research Network (C-CIARN) in February 2006. The document examines issues facing government as they pertain to adapting to climate change and the challenges that arise. READ MORE...
Getting Started on Adaptation to Climate Change
An article by David Noble published in the March 2006 edition of Municipal World. READ MORE...
National Climate Change Adaptation Framework
The document was prepared by the Intergovernmental Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Working Group in 2005. The document discusses adaptation in detail, recognizing that improving capacity to do so is the best method of action against the impacts of climate change. READ MORE...
Parks in the Greenhouse
A brochure developed by the David Suzuki Foundation and Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society which examines the impact of climate change on Canada’s natural environment. The brochure also provides suggestions for averting a climate crisis. READ MORE...
Provincial
Municipal Climate Change Adaptation Reference Collection
An article by Dan Sandink and David MacLeod published in the March 2009 edition of Municipal World. READ MORE...
Ontario's Climate Change Action Plan: Creating our Sustainable Future
This document was released by the Ontario Government in December, 2008. The document outlines Ontario’s plan for action with respect to addressing the issue of climate change. READ MORE...
Communicating the Science of Climate Change
A presentation provided at the Latornell Symposium on November 20, 2008 by Dr. David Pearson, Earth Sciences, Science Communication, Laurentian University/Science North. READ MORE...
Adapting to Climate Change: Conservation Authorities on the Front Line
A presentation by Conservation Ontario to the Expert Panel on Climate Change Adaptation, February 19, 2008. The presentation communicates the impacts associated with climate change and the respective response of Conservation Authorities. READ MORE...
Climate Change and New Science: Creeping Environmental Impacts
A presentation prepared by Don. C. MacIver and Heather Auld, Environment Canada. READ MORE...
Integrated Watershed Management and Climate Change in Ontario
A presentation by Dr. David Pearson, Laurentian University, and Ontario Expert Panel on Climate Change Adaptation May, 2009. READ MORE...
Adapting to Climate Change Impacts On The Great Lakes Watershed: Knowledge Gaps, Barriers and Priority Research Needs.
The presentation was prepared by Graeme Spiers, C-CIARN Ontario. READ MORE...
Mainstreaming Climate Change in Drinking Water Source Protection Planning in Ontario
This report was prepared March 31, 2006, by Rob de Loe and Aaron Berg for Pollution Probe and the Canadian Water Resources Association (Ontario Branch). READ MORE...
Meeting Taxpayers Expectations:Knowledge and Technology
A presentation made at Conservation Ontario Council, February 27, 2006, by Joan Klaassen and Don MacIver, Environment Canada. READ MORE...
Source Protection and Climate Change
A presentation prepared on November 3, 2005, by Rob de Loe, Department of Geography, University of Guelph, for C-CIARN Ontario Workshop. READ MORE...
Integration of Climate Change Impacts and Adaption into Municipal Policy and Programs: A Focus on Water Management
The presentation was prepared by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority - November 3, 2005. READ MORE...
The Toronto Rain Storm 2005
An article published online, River Sides, as part of Toronto Homeowners Guide to Rainfall. READ MORE...
Identification of the Effect of Climate Change on Future Design Standards of Drainage Infrastructure in Ontario
A document prepared in June 2005 by Paulin Coulibaly and Xiaogang Shi, MacMaster University Department of Civil Engineering. READ MORE...
Extreme Rainfall in Ontario The Summer 2004 Storms Study
This document was prepared by Joan Klaassen and Mark Seifert, Meteorological Service of Canada, Environment Canada. The document anticipates an increase in extreme precipitation events as a product of climate change. READ MORE...
Climate Change and Ontario's Vulnerable Communities
A C-CIARN Ontario Workshop report from November 28-29, 2002. The workshop focused on four primary themes related to climate change: the science, impacts, strategies for adaptation, and research/information needs. READ MORE...
Integration of Climate Change into Watershed Management
A report prepared by Don Haley, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, and Heather Auld, Environment Canada, for presentation at the Ontario Water Conference, Challenges and Solutions April 26-27, 2000. The report looks at the impact climate change will have on watershed management and necessary adaptation strategies for responding. READ MORE...
Local
Climate Change Position Paper: Positioning the Nickel District Conservation Authority within the City of Greater Sudbury in a Future Climate
Prepared for the Nickel District Conservation Authority, March 2009, by Dr. Liette Vasseur of Brock University and Emily McMillan of Laurentian University. The paper examines the municipal impact of climate change and provides short, medium, and long-term recommendations and plans for protecting our region, residents, and water resources. READ MORE...
Positioning the Nickel District Conservation Authority within the City of Greater Sudbury in a Future Climate
A presentation made to Conservation Ontario Council, April 27, 2009, by NDCA Chair Bob Rogers and Dr. Liette Vasseur. The presentation covers numerous aspects pertaining to climate change vulnerability and adaptation. READ MORE...
Climate Change Planning Session Report
This document was the product of work done by Dr. Liette Vasseur and Emily McMillan, and was released June 5, 2009. The report focuses on issues surrounding adaptation and risk management as they relate specifically to discussions of climate change locally. READ MORE...
Sudbury Climate Change Consortium: A Collaborative Initiative of the Nickel District Conservation Authority
An overview of what community groups can do to take action to prepare and respond to the threat of climate change in Greater Sudbury. READ MORE...
Adapting to Climate Change: Canada's First National Engineering Vulnerability Assessment of Public Infrastructure
In April 2008, the final report was prepared by Dennis Consultants for the City of Greater Sudbury Infrastructure Services Department. The report assesses the impact climate change can have on the functionality of local infrastructure. READ MORE...
Climate Change in Canada: Climate Scenarios for the Public Infrastructure Vulnerability Assessment
The report was prepared for the Public Infrastructure Engineering Vulnerability Committee (PIEVC) by Ouranos, January 2008. The report assesses the vulnerability of roads and associated infrastructure within the City of Greater Sudbury. READ MORE...
Final Report
Released in April, 2007 this report provided a risk assessment and respective adaptive responses relating to municipal scenarios with respect to potential impacts resulting from climate change Principal Investigator Dr. Liette Vasseur. READ MORE...
Atmospheric Hazards in Ontario: City of Greater Sudbury
A presentation by Joan Klaassen, Environment Canada Ontario Region, made on January 19, 2006 at the Scenarios/Hazards. READ MORE...
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