Nordic Environment
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
ARQULUK Program: Preservation of Canada's Northern Transportation Infrastructures

This project improved adaptive capacity by developing expertise to mitigate permafrost instability under transportation infrastructure.

Scientific manager(s) : Guy Doré, Université Laval
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2016
Quantitative risk analysis for linear infrastructure supported by permafrost: methodology and computer program
Brooks, H., Doré, G., Locat, A.
English
2013
Utilisation de surfaces à albedo élevé afin de contrer la dégradation du pergélisol sous les infrastructures de transport
Dumais, S., Doré, G.
French
2013
Préservation des infrastructures de transport dans le Nord canadien: programme ARQULUK
Lemieux, C.
French
Nordic Environment
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Impacts of Climate Change on Storminess and Storm Surges in the Hudson Bay and James Bay Region

The availability of more reliable extreme water level statistics will enable designers and engineers to better assess the risks associated with extreme water levels for present and future infrastructure.

Scientific manager(s) : Jean-Pierre Savard, Ouranos
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2016
Impacts des changements climatiques sur le régime des tempêtes et les niveaux d’eau extrêmes dans la baie d’Hudson, la baie James et le détroit d’Hudson
Savard, J.-P.
French
Health
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Prioritization Tools for Diseases and Interventions Targeting Populations in Africa and Canada Vulnerable to Water-Related Health Issues

Accounting and evaluating diverse interests can be formally integrated in decision aid processes such as MCDA and can be used to help structure and make more informed decisions, especially in the context of limited resources.

Scientific manager(s) : Pascal Michel et Valérie Hongoh, Université de Montréal
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2016
Prioritization tools for diseases and interventions targeting populations in Africa and Canada vulnerable to water-related health issues
Michel, P.
English
Health
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Interactive Atlas of the Vulnerability of the Quebec Population to Climate Hazards for Local and Regional Stakeholders

Québec’s municipal managers, professionals and planners have a new tool oriented to their needs at their disposal for assessing and mapping population vulnerability to heat waves and hydrometeorological hazards.

Scientific manager(s) : Nathalie Barrette, Université Laval; Marie-Hélène Vandersmissen, Université Laval; Francis Roy, Université Laval
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2018
Atlas interactif de la vulnérabilité de la population québécoise aux aléas climatiques
French
2018
Atlas web de la vulnérabilité de la population québécoise aux aléas climatiques
Barrette, N., Vandersmissen, M.-H., Roy, F.
French
Forest Resources
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Maple syrup production and climate change: Identifying maple syrup producers’ concerns and providing them with the best information to promote and support adaptation

Among many economic activities, the production of Maple syrup is one of the most directly related to the climate and particularly to the spring climate. 

Scientific manager(s) : Daniel Houle, Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs (MFFP)
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2018
Production de sirop d'érable face aux changements climatiques: perception des acériculteurs du Canada et des États-Unis
Legault, S., Plouffe-Leboeuf A., Houle D.,…
French
2019
Perceptions of U.S. and Canadian maple syrup producers toward climate change, its impacts, and potential adaptation measures
Legault, A., Houle, D., Plouffe, A., Ameztegui, A…
English
Water Management
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Cost-benefit analysis of adaptation to riverine flooding

The preliminary results of the CBA have supported the adoption of wetlands and water bodies conservation objectives in the COBARIC water master plan update and the development of the Chaudière-Appalaches regional wetlands and water bodies plan (PRMHH).

Scientific manager(s) : Ursule Boyer-Villemaire, Ouranos
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2022
Présentation sommaire du projet et des résultats
Boyer-Villemaire, U.
French
2022
Présentation des résultats : Analyse coûts-avantages de l’adaptation aux inondations et aux risques fluviaux en contexte de changements climatiques
Boyer-Villemaire, U., Lamy, A.; Desjardins, R.;…
French
2021
Guide méthodologique d’analyse coûts-avantages des options d’adaptation aux inondations et aléas fluviaux en contexte de changements climatiques.
: Boyer-Villemaire, U., Simard, C., Lamy, A.,…
French
2021
Bassin versant de la rivière Chaudière : analyse coûts-avantages des options d’adaptation aux inondations et aléas fluviaux
Boyer-Villemaire, U., Lamy, A., Desjardins, R.,…
French
2021
Bassin versant de la rivière Chaudière : analyse coûts-avantages des options d’adaptation aux inondations et aléas fluviaux
Boyer-Villemaire, U., Lamy, A., Desjardins, R.,…
French
2021
Rivière Coaticook à Compton : analyse coûts-avantages des options d’adaptation aux inondations et aléas fluviaux
Boyer-Villemaire, U., Lamy, A., Desjardins, R.,…
French
2021
Rivière Coaticook à Compton : analyse coûts-avantages des options d’adaptation aux inondations et aléas fluviaux
Boyer-Villemaire, U., Lamy, A., Desjardins, R.,…
French
2021
Analyse coûts-avantages inondations riveraines
Boyer-Villemaire, U., Bizhanimanzar, M.; Leconte,…
French
Health
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Quantification of the impacts and benefits of future transportation and land-use scenarios

The methods developed can be applied in other major cities in Québec to support climate change adaptation and health-focused land use planning.

Scientific manager(s) : Audrey Smargiassi, INSPQ and IRSPUM-Université de Montréal; Patrick Morency, Université de Montréal; Catherine Morency, Polytechnique; Marianne Hatzopoulou, University of Toronto; Naveen Eluru, University of Central Florida
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2020
Environmental and health impacts of transportation and land use scenarios in 2061
Smargiassia, A., Plante, C., Morency, P.,…
English
Health
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Improving the response to the psychosocial needs of individuals and communities affected by climate hazards in Eastern Quebec regions

Update of useful resources for characterizing and analyzing communities from the point of view of vulnerabilities to the psychosocial impacts of extreme weather events.

Scientific manager(s) : Geneviève Brisson and Lily Lessard, Université du Québec à Rimouski
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2020
Amélioration de la réponse aux besoins psychosociaux des individus et communautés touchés par des aléas climatiques dans les régions de l'Est-de-Québec
Brisson, G., Lessard, L.
French
2021
Impacts sur la santé mentale des inondations de la rivière Chaudière en Beauce dans un contexte de changement climatique et réponses pour les réduire: une étude exploratoire
Leclerc, T., Lessard, L., Brisson,G., Bouchard…
French
2020
Trousse d’outils pour réduire les impacts psychosociaux des populations touchées par des événements météorologiques extrêmes
French
2020
Rapport technique de la trousse d'outils pour réduire les impacts psychosociaux des populations touchées par des événements météorologiques extrêmes
Lessard, L., Simard, D., Lafond, A.
French
Water Management
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Flood Risk Due to Ice Jams and Estimation of Winter River Flows in a Climate Change Context

The project raised awareness among water managers about the problem of ice jam flood risk. This initial analysis helped better define the issues and guide the search for relevant adaptation measures.

Scientific manager(s) : Benoit Turcotte et Brian Morse, Université Laval
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2018
Risque d’inondations par embâcles de glaces et estimation des débits hivernaux dans un contexte de changements climatiques
Morse, B., Turcotte, B.
French
Health
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Pilot Project to Communicate Climate Change Actions in Québec

This project led to a better understanding of different target audiences and their interest in content relating to the fight against climate change.

Scientific manager(s) : Céline Campagna, INSPQ; Pénélope Daignault, Université Laval
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2018
Communication de l’action climatique dans un contexte québécois
Daignault, P., Champagne-St-Arnaud, V., Poitras,…
French
Water Management
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Water Law: Managing Usage Conflicts Caused by Hydrological Variability

The project identified concrete legal mechanisms for dealing with exceptional hydrological variations as well as their benefits and limitations in the context of climate change.

Scientific manager(s) : Hugo Tremblay, Université de Montréal
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2016
La gestion des conflits d’usage relatifs aux ressources en eau par le droit dans un contexte de variabilité hydrologique
Tremblay, H.
French
Forest Resources
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Quantifying and Mapping the Impacts of Climate Change on Forest Productivity in Eastern Canada

The results of preliminary simulations and theory support the idea that forest management could accelerate the response of forest stands to climate change. Opening the forest canopy accelerates succession by modifying competition interactions within the stand.

Scientific manager(s) : Dominique Gravel, Université du Québec à Rimouski (UQAR)
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2015
Quantifier et cartographier les impacts des changements climatiques sur la productivité des forêts de l'Est du Canada
Gravel, D.
French
Built Environment
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Experimentation in the Governance of Adaptation to Climate Change: Training Grounds for Adaptation

Street repairs are now done in a more integrated manner within the Québec City municipal administration. The greening experiments in Saint-Roch continue to mobilize residents and have led to the adoption of a broader approach, including a community garden, workshops, etc.

Scientific manager(s) : Geneviève Cloutier, Université Laval
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2018
Les expérimentations de gouvernance de l’adaptation aux changements climatiques : terrains d’apprentissage de l’adaptation
Geneviève Cloutier, Marielle Papin et Christian…
French
Built Environment
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Study on the Integration of Urban Sprawl and Climate Change Issues in Land Use Planning Strategies at the Supra-Municipal Level

The literature analysis helps to explain a certain propensity to focus on technological solutions such as the electrification of individual transportation and residential solar energy conversion to mitigate the impacts of urban sprawl.

Scientific manager(s) : Pierre Gauthier, Université Concordia
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2018
Urban Sprawl and Climate Change: A Survey of the Pertinent Literature on Physical Planning and Transportation Drivers
Qiu Feng et Pierre Gauthier, Concordia University
English
Built Environment
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Survey and Monitoring of Climate Change Resources for the Municipal Sector

This project will improve the dissemination of available climate change adaptation resources for the municipal sector. It will also help guide efforts for the development of resources relating to issues that are less well addressed by existing resources.

Scientific manager(s) : Nathalie Bleau, Ouranos; Alexandrine Bisaillon, Ouranos
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2018
Inventaire et suivi de l’utilisation des ressources en adaptation des milieux urbains aux changements climatiques
Bleau N., Bisaillon A., Duval V.
French
2019
Stratégie de diffusion : Inventaire et suivi de l’utilisation des ressources en adaptation des milieux urbains aux changements climatiques
Bleau N., Bisaillon A., Duval V.
French
2019
Tableau de classification des ressources en adaptation
Bleau N., Bisaillon A., Duval V.
French
Built Environment
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Mapping of Organizations Involved in Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience at the Scale of the City of Montréal

Adaptation organizations now have an up-to-date portrait of the links between them, ready to be used to further their understanding of each other’s activities, to clarify their position for strategic planning purposes, and to identify allies and competitors as part of their regular activities.

Scientific manager(s) : Marie-Christine Therrien, ENAP
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2018
Cartographie des acteurs impliqués dans l’adaptation aux changements climatiques et le développement de la résilience à l’échelle du territoire de l’île de Montréal
Jutras, M., Usher, S., Therrien, M-C.
French
Built Environment
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
History of Flood and Low Flow Events and Solutions Implemented

AQUARISC provides the research community; climate change stakeholders working in the fields of land use planning, natural disaster management and insurance; and municipal, provincial and federal authorities with access to a comprehensive data collection on flood and low-flow events that took place in the watersheds of a pilot area.

Scientific manager(s) : Isabelle Mayer-Jouanjean, UQAM; Nathalie Bleau, Ouranos
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2018
Historique des sinistres d’inondations et d’étiages et des conditions météorologiques associées
Mayer-Jouanjean, I., Bleau, N.
French
2018
Base de données AQUARISC
French
Built Environment
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Sustainable Strategies for Climate Change Adaptation at the MRC Level: Governance Mechanisms and Resilient Processes

The approach adopted, namely the co-construction of an adaptation strategy at the regional level and the uptake of vulnerability analysis tools by stakeholders, will foster the development of adaptation to climate change and the resilience of the communities concerned.

Scientific manager(s) : Alain Létourneau, Université de Sherbrooke; Isabelle Thomas, Université de Montréal
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2021
Stratégies durables d’adaptation aux changements climatiques à l’échelle d’une MRC : quels processus de gouvernance? Quelles démarches résilientes?
Walczak, L., Létourneau, A. et Thomas, I.
French
2021
Stratégies durables d’adaptation aux changements climatiques à l’échelle d’une MRC : quels processus de gouvernance? Quelles démarches résilientes?
Walczak, L., Létourneau, A. et Thomas, I.
French
2021
Adaptation Memphrémagog : projet de recherche-action
Walczak, L., Létourneau, A. et Thomas, I.
French
Built Environment
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Methodology for assessing the institutional building stock of the SQI to determine its vulnerabilities to climate change

The SQI will adopt an action plan to correct the vulnerabilities identified by the project and to adapt its building stock. This plan will contain specific projects as well as changes to asset maintenance and preventive maintenance programs.

Scientific manager(s) : Nathalie Réhaume, Société québécoise des infrastructures
Built Environment
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Performance of green stormwater infrastructures (GSI)

The cities will benefit from an improved process for the design and implementation of future GSI. The results of this project will enhance knowledge about the feasibility of installing GSI, as well as the performance of the pilot infrastructures.

Scientific manager(s) : arah Dorner, École Polytechnique Montréal; Danielle Dagenais, Université de Montréal
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2022
Performances des infrastructures vertes de gestion des eaux pluviales (IVGEP) pour la réduction du ruissellement urbain et pour la protection des sources d’eau potable en climat actuel et futur
Dagenais, D., Dorner, S. et Brisson, J.
French
Built Environment
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Strategy for managing climate change – City of Gatineau

The co-construction of a strategy for the management of climate change at the municipal services level will promote the development of climate change adaptation, the reduction of GHG emissions and the resilience of the communities concerned.

Scientific manager(s) : ICLEI-Canada, bureau du Québec; Nathalie Bleau (Ouranos); Yvann Blayo (Ville de Gatineau)
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2020
Rapport d’analyse de risques et vulnérabilités : stratégie de gestion d’enjeux liés aux changements climatiques
ICLEI-Canada; Nathalie Bleau, Ouranos
French
2020
Portrait climatique de la ville de Gatineau
Philippe Roy, Ouranos; Nathalie Bleau, Ouranos
French
Marine Environment
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Impacts of Climate Change and Physical Barriers to Coastal Squeeze in the Gulf and Estuary of the St. Lawrence River, and an Assessment of Adaptation Measures

The maps produced can be used as a tool for raising awareness of the issue of coastal squeeze among government decision-makers (federal, provincial and municipal), coastal communities and the general population.

Scientific manager(s) : Pascal Bernatchez, UQAR- Serge Jolicoeur, UMoncton - Jean-Pierre Savard, Ouranos
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2016
Impacts des changements climatiques et des contraintes physiques sur le réajustement des écosystèmes côtiers (coastal squeeze) du golfe et de l’estuaire du Saint-Laurent (GESL) et évaluation des mesures d’atténuation de ces impacts
Bernatchez, P., Jolicoeur, S., Quintin, C.,…
French
Built Environment
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
PANACÉES : Platform for Cost-Benefit Analysis of Erosion and Submersion

The results of this action research, together with innovation and political will, will help the MRC to effectively review its governance framework and thus be less affected by the impacts and consequences of climate change.

Scientific manager(s) : Nathalie Bleau, Ouranos
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2021
Guide de l'usager - Plateforme pour l'analyse avantages-coûts en érosion et submersion (PANACÉES)
Bleau, N., Quintin C., Gosselin, C.-A., Boyer…
French
2021
PANACÉES : Plateforme pour l’ANalyse Avantages-Coûts en Érosion Et Submersion
French
2022
Quantifying Psychosocial Impacts From Coastal Hazards for Cost-Benefit Analysis in Eastern Quebec, Canada
Boyer-Villemaire, U., Vignon-Kanli, C., Ledoux, G…
English
Marine Environment
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Projet ICEPAC: Interactive Atlas on the Probability of Ice Hazard Affecting Marine and Coastal Infrastructure in the Context of Climate Change

The descriptive and statistical tools available under IcePAC provide users with information on ice conditions and allow them to better understand the temporal and spatial evolution of sea ice. This information can help users to protect against risks to ships and maritime infrastructure.

Scientific manager(s) : Monique Bernier, INRS-ETE
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2016
Projet ICEPAC : atlas interactif sur la probabilité de l’aléa glace à l’échelle des infrastructures maritimes et côtières dans un contexte de changements climatiques
Bernier, M., Gignac, C., Chokmani, K., Poulin, J…
French
Built Environment
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Montreal Climat Lab

The main impact of the Climate Lab is to question and integrate climate change adaptation into concrete urban planning and governance practices.

Scientific manager(s) : Sophie Van Neste, INRS Centre Urbanisation Culture Société
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2021
L'adaptation aux changements climatiques dans le réaménagement d'un secteur urbain à Montréal : documentation du processus et expérimentations en ateliers
Van Neste, S.L., Rochefort, M., Dagenais, D.,…
French
2021
L'adaptation aux changements climatiques dans le réaménagement d'un secteur urbain à Montréal : documentation du processus et expérimentations en ateliers
Van Neste, S.L., Rochefort, M., Dagenais, D.,…
French
2020
Concrétiser l’adaptation aux changements climatiques : réflexion entourant les outils d’encadrement des projets urbains
French
2021
Labo Climat Montréal
French
Marine Environment
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Economic Assessment of Climate Change Impacts and Cost-Benefit Analyses of Adaptation Strategies in Coastal Areas of Québec

Support municipalities and stakeholders in their efforts to improve the long-term management of coastal development and assets and to justify certain preventive interventions.

Scientific manager(s) : Claude Desjarlais and Manon Circé, Ouranos
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2015
Évaluation économique des impacts potentiels de l’érosion des côtes du Québec maritime dans un contexte de changements climatiques
Bernatchez, P.; Dugas, S.; Fraser, C.; Da Silva,…
French
2016
Atlantic-Quebec cost-benefit analysis of adaptation options in coastal areas
Boyer-Villemaire, U., Circé, M., Da Silva, L.,…
English
2016
Cost-benefit analysis of adaptation options in Quebec’s coastal areas
Circé, M., Da Silva, L., Boyer-Villemaire, U.,…
English
2016
Carleton-sur-Mer : analyse coûts-avantages des options d’adaptation en zone côtière
Circé, M., Da Silva, L., Mercier, X., Duff, G.,…
French
2016
Carleton-sur-Mer : analyse coûts-avantages des options d’adaptation en zone côtière
Circé, M., Da Silva, L., Mercier, X., Duff, G.,…
French
2016
Îles-de-la-Madeleine : analyse coûts-avantages des options d’adaptation en zone côtière
Circé, M., Da Silva, L., Duff, G., Boyer…
French
2016
Îles-de-la-Madeleine : analyse coûts-avantages des options d’adaptation en zone côtière
Circé, M., Da Silva, L., Duff, G., Boyer…
French
2016
Maria : analyse coûts-avantages des options d’adaptation en zone côtière
Circé, M., Da Silva, L. Mercier, X., Boyer…
French
2016
Maria : analyse coûts-avantages des options d’adaptation en zone côtière
Circé, M., Da Silva, L. Mercier, X., Boyer…
French
2016
Percé : analyse coûts-avantages des options d’adaptation en zone côtière
Circé, M., Da Silva, L., Mercier, X., Boyer…
French
2016
Cost-benefit analysis of adaptation options in Percé
Circé, M., Da Silva, L., Mercier, X., Boyer…
English
2016
Rivière-Ouelle : analyse coûts-avantages des options d’adaptation en zone côtière
Circé, M., Da Silva, L., Duff, G., Boyer…
French
2022
Rivière-Ouelle : analyse coûts-avantages des options d’adaptation en zone côtière
Circé, M., Da Silva, L., Duff, G., Boyer…
French
2016
Évaluation des niveaux d’eau extrêmes causant des dommages de submersion en zone côtière au Québec
Boyer-Villemaire, U., Savard, J.-P. et Roy, P.
French
Built Environment
2014-2019 programming
Project in progress
Understanding the determinants of effective policy instruments: case studies of climate change adaptation in Québec, Atlantic Canada and Massachusetts

The examples and lessons learned from the case studies will help local, provincial/state and federal policy makers in designing effective policy instruments and processes, and in improving existing ones, in such a way that they enable effective adaptation to climate change.

Scientific manager(s) : Pierre Valois, Observatoire québécois de l’adaptation aux changements climatiques, Université Laval
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2022
Understanding the determinants of effective policy instruments: Case studies of climate change adaptation in Québec, Atlantic Canada and Massachusetts
English
2021
Understanding the Determinants of Effective Policy Instruments: Lessons Learned from Case studies of Climate Change Adaptation in Québec, Atlantic Canada and Massachusetts
English
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
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2016
Adaptation Case Studies in the Energy Sector
Braun, M., Fournier, E.
English
2016
Protecting Assets against an Increasing Risk of Flood - Case Study #1
ActewAGL and AECOM (Australia), National Grid …
English
2016
Fine-Tuning Observations to Better Manage and Design Hydroelectricity Assets - Case Study #2
Landsvirkjun (Iceland)
English
2016
Strategic Approach to Climate Change Resilience - Case Study #3
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. (South Africa)
English
2016
Climate Change Assessment for Hydropower Project Licensing - Case Study #4
Manitoba Hydro
English
2016
Storm Hardening in a Climate Change Context - Case Study #5
New York City (United-States), ConEdison (United…
English
2016
Engaging the Public into Climate Resilience - Case Study #6
Réseau de transport d’électricité (France)
English
2016
Cooling for Thermal Generation in a Changing Climate - Case Study #7
Électricité de France (France), Eskom (South…
English
2016
Adapting to Reduced Equipment Thermal Ratings - Case Study #8
B.C. Hydro (Canada); Hydro Tasmania (Australia);…
English
2016
Increasing Network Resilience with Specialized Weather Forecasts - Case study #9
BC Hydro (Canada)
English
2016
Using Climate Change Risk Assessment Wisely - Case Study #10
EirGrid (Ireland) and ESBN (Ireland)
English
2016
Using Climate Change Risk Assessment Wisely - Case Study #11
EirGrid (Ireland) and ESBN (Ireland)
English
Energy
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Synergies: Interactions Between Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in Canada’s Energy Supply Sector

This first Canadian portrait of the interactions between GHG mitigation and adaptation to climate change in the field of energy allows to educate policymakers and companies from the electricity sector about the complex interactions between mitigation efforts and adaptation to climate change

Scientific manager(s) : Jacinthe Clavet-Gaumont, Ouranos; David Huard, Ouranos
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2016
Synergies: interactions between climate change adaptation and mitigation in Canada’s energy supply sector
Clavet-Gaumont, J., Huard, D.
English
Energy
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Impact of Climate Change on the Energy Demand in Quebec and Adaptation Solutions

This study is particularly useful for energy policymakers concerned with energy production and distribution, including demand management, the upscaling of equipment, and energy efficiency programs allowing to reduce heat gain in buildings in order to mitigate the increase in air conditioning requirements.

Scientific manager(s) : Gaétan Lafrance, INRS; Claude Desjarlais, Ouranos; Laurent Da Silva, Ouranos
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2016
Impact des changements climatiques sur la demande d’énergie
Lafrance, G., Da Silva, L., Desjarlais, C.
French
Energy
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Fire Exposure and Adaptation in the Canadian Taiga

The approaches developed will help guide strategy decisions made by industry partners (Hydro-Québec, Manitoba Hydro) and communities in sub-Arctic regions regarding wildfire risk management.

Scientific manager(s) : Dominique Arseneault Université du Québec à Rimouski
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2023
Exposition et adaptation aux incendies forestiers dans la taïga canadienne
Arsenault, D., Parisien, M.-A., Boulanger, Y.,…
French
Energy
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Impacts of climate change on wind energy potential

This project will help Canadian electricity providers such as Hydro-Québec, Manitoba Hydro and Ontario Power Generation to improve the long-term planning and reliability of wind power generation.

Scientific manager(s) : Marilys Clément, Nergica; Hélène Côté, Ouranos
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2023
Impact des changements climatiques sur le potentiel éolien en Amérique du Nord
Nigel Swytink-Binnema, Marilys Clément, Hélène…
French
Energy
2014-2019 programming
Project in progress
Risk of persistent drought in the hydroelectric reservoirs of Quebec-Labrador: a millennial perspective

This approach will allow Canadian hydropower producers to better assess their exposure to persistent droughts while benefiting from a better understanding of the long-term hydrological variability in the production territory.

Scientific manager(s) : Étienne Boucher, UQAM
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2021
The influence of decision-making in tree ring-based climate reconstructions
Büntgen, U. Arseneault, D. Boucher, E + 37 others
English
2020
Prominent role of global volcanism in Common Era climate variability and human history
Büntgen, U. Arseneault, D. Boucher, E + 16 others
English
2021
Reconstructing past hydrology of eastern Canadian boreal catchments using clastic varved sediments and hydroclimatic modelling: 160 years of fluvial inflows
Gagnon-Poiré, A., Brigode, P., Francus, P.,…
English
2019
Tree-ring stable isotopes for regional discharge reconstruction in eastern Labrador and teleconnection with the Arctic Oscillation
Dinis, L., Bégin, C., Savard, M., Marion, J.,…
English
Energy
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Multicentury Reconstruction of Streamflow for the Abitibi River Basin and Estimation of Future Climate Changes

This project will provide hydropower producers with the robust scientific analyses to guide decision making in regards to climate change adaptations. The results will help determine whether the significance of recently observed floods is part of natural variability or if it is attributable to climate change, in which case, it may be relevant to adjust design criteria and management strategies accordingly.

Scientific manager(s) : Jacques Tardif, Université de Winnipeg
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2023
Multicentury reconstruction of streamflow for the Abitibi River basin and estimation of potential climate changes impacts
Nolin, A., Tardif, J. C.
English
2023
Observed and projected trends in spring flood discharges for the Upper Harricana River, eastern boreal Canada.
Nolin A.F., Girardin M.P., Adamowski J.F.,…
English
2022
A 247-years tree-ring reconstruction of spring temperature and relation to spring flooding in eastern boreal Canada
Nolin A.F., Girardin M.P., Tardif J.C., Guo X.J.,…
English
2021
Flood rings production modulated by river regulation in eastern boreal Canada
Nolin A.F., Tardif J.C., Conciatori F., Bergeron…
English
2021
Earlywood vessels in black ash (Fraxinus nigra Marsh.) trees show contrasting sensitivity to hydroclimate variables according to flood exposure
Tardif, J.C., Kames, S., Nolin, A.F., Bergeron, Y.
English
2021
Are periodical (intra-annual) tangential bands of vessels in diffuse-porous tree species the equivalent of flood rings in ring-porous species: reproducibility and cause?
Tardif, J.C., Dickson, H., Conciatori, F., Nolin,…
English
2021
Spatial coherency of the spring flood signal among major river basins of eastern boreal Canada inferred from flood rings
Nolin A.F., Tardif J.C., Conciatori F., Bergeron…
English
2021
Multi-century tree-ring anatomical evidence reveals increasing frequency and amplitude of spring flood in eastern boreal Canada
Nolin A.F., Tardif J.C., Conciatori F., Meko D.M…
English
Energy
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Integrating Climate Change in the Value Assessment of Hydropower Assets

Any stakeholder interested in hydroelectric asset valuation in the context of climate change now has access to a guide, validated by experts in the field, to help in carrying out rigorous assessments. The methods proposed in the Guidebook and the documented case studies will contribute to improving the consideration of climate change impacts in the valuation of hydroelectric assets.

Scientific manager(s) : Élyse Fournier, Ouranos
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2020
A Guidebook to Integrate Climate Data in Energy Production for Value Modelling
English
2020
Hydro-Quebec : Climate Change Impacts on Hydro-Quebec’s Annual Water Inflow, Evolution of the Mean and Variability
English
2020
Brookfeld Renewable : Application of the Delta Method to the Penobscot and Susquehanna Watersheds for Future Climate Change Hydrology Scenarios
English
2020
Ontario Power Generation : Impact of Climate Change on a Redevelopment Scenario
English
2020
Manitoba Hydro: Exploring Climate Change Considerations for Evaluating Generating Station Upgrades
Koenig, K.
English
Energy
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Climate-Informed Flood Design for Dam Construction and Maintenance

This project provides a blueprint for Canadian dam managers to include climate change information into flood design values, and proposes solutions to address major sources of uncertainties. It offers a decision-making framework to assess and select adaptation options, mindful of dam managers’ operational context.

Scientific manager(s) : Anne Frigon, Ouranos; Kristina Koenig, Manitoba Hydro
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2022
Flood frequency analysis and dam safety in the 21th century climate
English
Ecosystems and Biodiversity . Nordic Environment
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Mapping the Impacts of Climate Change on Salmonid habitat in the Northern Lakes of Québec

The mapping tool and model developed will better equip MFFP fisheries managers to evaluate salmonid habitats quality in Québec’s northern lakes and thereby prioritize actions to adapt their resource management measures according to the response of the fish habitats to climate change, based notably on changes in temperature and dissolved oxygen in the lakes.

Scientific manager(s) : Yves Gratton, INRS-ETE
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2017
Northern salmonid habitat in the future: impacts of climate change on the spatial variability of their lentic habitat between 50°N and 75°N.
Bélanger, C., Couture, RM., Gratton, Y., Chimi…
English
Ecosystems and Biodiversity . Nordic Environment
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Climate Change and the Tundra of Nunavik : Exposure, Sensitivity and Vulnerability

The project results will help maintain the ecological integrity of the natural heritage of Northern Quebec by backing decisions and actions regarding land development and conservation in Nunavik with solid science that takes into account the effects of current and long-term climate change.

Scientific manager(s) : Dominique Berteaux, Université du Québec à Rimouski
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2018
Changements climatiques et toundra du Nunavik : exposition, sensibilité et vulnérabilité
Berteaux D., Casajus, N., Ropars, P.
French
2018
The Tundra Nunavik Project
English
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