Extreme Events
2020-2025 programming
Project completed
Production of new hydroclimatic simulations for southern Quebec using Raven: An examination of the uncertainty related to hydrological modelling in the context of climate change
The use of the Raven framework will help building several semi-distributed models appropriate to the watersheds of southern Quebec. It will allow the exploration of the different algorithms to simulate snow melting and evapotranspiration.
Scientific manager(s) :
François Anctil, Université Laval; Biljana Music, Ouranos
2024
Integrated implementation of the Raven HBV-EC model and describing uncertainty in a multimodel ensemble evaluation
Jabbari, A., Music, B., Huard, D., Craig, J.,…
Climate Scenarios and services
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Integration of climate change into the design and reclamation of tailings storage facilities
This study responds to a need expressed by mining companies and the provincial government to review mining waste management measures by considering climate change and its impacts on the industry in order to ensure the long-term sustainability and safety of tailings structures.
Scientific manager(s) :
Bruno Bussière, IRME UQAT
2020
Impact of climate change on extreme rainfall events and surface water management at mine waste storage facilities
Labonté-Raymond P.L., Pabst T., Bussière B.,…
2022
Simulating the effect of climate change on performance of a monolayer cover combined with an elevated water table placed on acid-generating mine tailings
Lieber E., Demers, I., Pabst T., Bresson E.
2020
Influence of climate change on the ability of a cover with capillary barrier effects to control acid generation
Hotton, G., Bussière, B., Pabst, T., Bresson, É.,…
2019
Influence des changements climatiques sur la performance de couverture à effets de barrière capillaire : étude du cas Lorraine
Hotton G.
2022
Impact de la hausse d’intensité des précipitations extrêmes causée par les changements climatiques dans la gestion de l’eau de surface des aires d’entreposage des rejets miniers.
Labonté-Raymond, P.-L.
2019
Effet des changements climatiques sur la stabilité géotechnique d'un parc à résidus.
Gandonou, M.
Energy
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Adaptation Case Studies in the Energy Sector: Overcoming Barriers to Adaptation
These documented case studies will help to disseminate and transfer information, engage decision makers and better recognize barriers to adaptation within the energy sector in order to overcome them.
Scientific manager(s) :
Marco Braun, Ouranos
2016
Adaptation Case Studies in the Energy Sector
Braun, M., Fournier, E.
2016
Protecting Assets against an Increasing Risk of Flood - Case Study #1
ActewAGL and AECOM (Australia), National Grid …
2016
Fine-Tuning Observations to Better Manage and Design Hydroelectricity Assets - Case Study #2
Landsvirkjun (Iceland)
2016
Strategic Approach to Climate Change Resilience - Case Study #3
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. (South Africa)
2016
Climate Change Assessment for Hydropower Project Licensing - Case Study #4
Manitoba Hydro
2016
Storm Hardening in a Climate Change Context - Case Study #5
New York City (United-States), ConEdison (United…
2016
Engaging the Public into Climate Resilience - Case Study #6
Réseau de transport d’électricité (France)
2016
New Climate Normals for Electricity Demand Forecasting - Case Study #7
Hydro-Québec (Canada)
2016
Cooling for Thermal Generation in a Changing Climate - Case Study #8
Électricité de France (France), Eskom (South…
2016
Adapting to Reduced Equipment Thermal Ratings - Case Study #9
B.C. Hydro (Canada); Hydro Tasmania (Australia);…
2016
Increasing Network Resilience with Specialized Weather Forecasts - Case study #10
BC Hydro (Canada)
2016
Using Climate Change Risk Assessment Wisely - Case Study #11
EirGrid (Ireland) and ESBN (Ireland)
Economy
2020-2025 programming
Project completed
Understanding methods of intervention to strengthen entrepreneurial innovation in climate change adaptation in the Magdalen Islands and the Laurentides region, leading tourist areas
This collaborative research project encourages small and medium-sized tourism businesses in the Magdalen Islands and the Laurentides region to develop and experiment with climate change adaptation measures.
Scientific manager(s) :
Dominic Lapointe (UQAM) et Alexis Guillemard (UQAM)
2024
Comprendre les modalités d’intervention pour renforcer l’innovation entrepreneuriale en adaptation aux changements climatiques des régions touristiques phares des Îles-de-la-Madeleine et des Laurentides
Guillemard, A., Chalah, L., Lapointe, D.
2025
Tableau synthèse des expérimentations du projet Comprendre les modalités d'intervention pour renforcer l'innovation entrepreneuriale en adaptation aux changements climatiques des régions touristiques phares des Îles-de-la-Madeleine et des Laurentides
Guillemard, A., Lapointe, D.
2025
Livrable audio - Discussion avec Ariane Bérubé, Château Madelinot
Lapointe, D., Guillemard, A., Bérubé, A.
2025
Livrable audio - Discussion avec Gilles Talbot, Rafting Nouveau Monde
Lapointe, D., Guillemard, A., Talbot, G.
Water Availability
2020-2025 programming
Project completed
Expected consequences of worsening severe water shortages in Quebec (CASCADES project) - Phase 1
This project is documenting, analyzing and projecting the consequences of water scarcity in terms of their cascading effects on the well-being of human populations and ecosystems.
Scientific manager(s) :
Kristelle Audet, AGÉCO; Laurent Da Silva, Nada Conseils; Daniel Tarte, T2 Environnement; Gabriel Rondeau-Genesse, Ouranos
Water Availability
2020-2025 programming
Project in progress
Expected consequences of worsening severe water shortages in Quebec (CASCADES project - Phase 2) - Study case
The second phase of this project will begin to document the chain of consequences of water scarcity on a provincial scale, in terms of the cascading effects on the well-being of human populations and ecosystems.
Scientific manager(s) :
Kristelle Audet, Groupe AGÉCO ; Laurent Da Silva, Nada Conseils ; Daniel Tarte, T2 Environnement
Food Systems
2020-2025 programming
Project in progress
Lait-é : Toward a climate-resilient dairy industry
This project aims to strengthen the climate resilience of Quebec’s dairy industry by developing innovative strategies for milk quality and animal welfare, both in the barn and at the processing step.
Scientific manager(s) :
Véronique Ouellet, Université Laval
Social and Health Challenges . Adaptation of Living Environments
2020-2025 programming
Project in progress
The PARCS en Santé program: Mitigating the impacts of climate change on human and ecosystem health in peri-urban nature parks through citizen science
The PARCS en Santé project aims to implement and evaluate a long-term intervention strategy with input from the public. This strategy is expected to protect ecosystems in peri-urban nature parks while reducing risks to human health from tick-borne diseases in a changing climate.
Scientific manager(s) :
Cécile Aenishaenslin, Faculté de Médecine Vétérinaire (UdeM)
Climate Governance . Adaptation of Living Environments
2020-2025 programming
Project in progress
Réglement'action: Reflection on the regulation of industrial zones in the face of climate change and the case of the Pointe-de-l’Île industrial district
Adapting to climate change is an increasingly important concern in land use and urban planning. This raises issues that pose challenges to various parties involved in planning for the revitalization of major industrial zones. This project aims to enrich our knowledge of the regulatory possibilities that can offer solutions in this context.
Scientific manager(s) :
Michel Rochefort (UQÀM) et Emmanuel Rondia (Conseil régional de l'environnement de Montréal)
