Ouranos

Consortium on Regional Climatology and Adaptation to Climate Change

Background

A shared vision

Ouranos was created in 2001 as a joint initiative by the Quebec government, Hydro-Québec and Environment Canada, with the financial support of Valorisation-Recherche-Québec.

Their vision:

to provide Quebec and all of Canada with an organization capable of meshing:

  • climate science WITH
  • the adaptation needs of society
Objective

To help society adapt to increasing climate change.

An innovative approach

Right from the start, Ouranos took an innovative approach by:

  • bringing together researchers from many disciplines and different institutions
  • conducting integrated research projects that combine:
    • the development of regional climate projections
    • the assessment of physical and human impacts related to climate change and adequate adaptation measures to prepare for them
    • different stakeholders in adaptation, in a research setting: municipalities, government departments, professional orders, decision makers and researchers.

Key dates

2001

Ouranos is created by the Quebec government, Hydro-Québec and Environment Canada, with the financial support of Valorisation-Recherche-Québec
2004

An agreement expanding the number of members to 14 is signed

1st Ouranos scientific symposium is held

A five-year, $14.25 M funding agreement is signed with the Ministère du Développement  économique, de l’Innovation et de l’Exportation (MDEIE)
2006

A strategic plan is prepared

2nd Ouranos scientific symposium is held

A Ouranos 2020 think tank is created
2007

Two new affiliated members are added

Ouranos prepares a 2009-2014 business plan
2008

The Quebec government announces a $10 M grant to Ouranos for its impact and adaptation work

A new affiliated member joins
Today

Ouranos is now entering a new phase in its evolution, with a planning horizon extending beyond 2020. The goal is to consolidate and expand its activities on the national and international scenes.

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Ouranos

550 Sherbrooke West, West Tower, 19th floor, Montreal, Quebec, H3A 1B9, Canada
Tel.: (514) 282-6464 Fax: (514) 282-7131
E-mail: webmestre@ouranos.ca