Many thematic programs are included in a single "Impacts and Adaptation" group.

Director, Impacts & Adaptation: Alain Bourque

Mandate

Co-ordinate vulnerability and impact assessments in Quebec and co-operate on developing adaptation measures and strategies.

Main objectives

• Complete the assessment of impacts on Quebec sectors and regions out to a 2050 horizon.
• Analyze the main areas of public, infrastructure, economic and natural environmental vulnerability.
• Provide information to help in decision making concerning adaptation.
• Support the development of government adaptation strategies.

Secondary objectives

• Monitor and track impacts and vulnerability.
• Co-operate on developing guides and decision-making tools for different user groups.

Cross-sector Projects and Activities

Élaboration d’un guide méthodologique pour l’évaluation économique des biens non marchands dans un contexte d’augmentation de la capacité de prendre des décisions d’adaptation Principal researcher : Jean-Pierre Revéret (UQAM) 2011-2012

Développement d’indicateurs pour l’évaluation de la planification relative à l’adaptation aux changements climatiques pour le programme ICAR-Québec  Principal researcher : Richard Marceau (ENAP) 2011-2012

Valorisation pour l'adaptation Responsible for the activity : Beatriz Osorio (Ouranos) 2011-2012