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
Program 2014-2019
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
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.
Built Environment
Program 2014-2019
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)
2020
Rapport d’analyse de risques et vulnérabilités : stratégie de gestion d’enjeux liés aux changements climatiques
ICLEI-Canada; Nathalie Bleau, Ouranos
2020
Portrait climatique de la ville de Gatineau
Philippe Roy, Ouranos; Nathalie Bleau, Ouranos
Marine Environment
Program 2014-2019
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
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.,…
Built Environment
Program 2014-2019
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
2021
Guide de l'usager - Plateforme pour l'analyse avantages-coûts en érosion et submersion (PANACÉES)
Bleau, N., Quintin C., Gosselin, C.-A., Boyer…
2021
PANACÉES : Plateforme pour l’ANalyse Avantages-Coûts en Érosion Et Submersion
2022
Quantifying Psychosocial Impacts From Coastal Hazards for Cost-Benefit Analysis in Eastern Quebec, Canada
Boyer-Villemaire, U., Vignon-Kanli, C., Ledoux, G…
Marine Environment
Program 2014-2019
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
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…
Built Environment
Program 2014-2019
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
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.,…
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.,…
2020
Concrétiser l’adaptation aux changements climatiques : réflexion entourant les outils d’encadrement des projets urbains
2021
Labo Climat Montréal
Marine Environment
Program 2014-2019
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
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,…
2016
Atlantic-Quebec cost-benefit analysis of adaptation options in coastal areas
Boyer-Villemaire, U., Circé, M., Da Silva, L.,…
2016
Cost-benefit analysis of adaptation options in Quebec’s coastal areas
Circé, M., Da Silva, L., Boyer-Villemaire, U.,…
2016
Carleton-sur-Mer : analyse coûts-avantages des options d’adaptation en zone côtière
Circé, M., Da Silva, L., Mercier, X., Duff, G.,…
2016
Carleton-sur-Mer : analyse coûts-avantages des options d’adaptation en zone côtière
Circé, M., Da Silva, L., Mercier, X., Duff, G.,…
2016
Îles-de-la-Madeleine : analyse coûts-avantages des options d’adaptation en zone côtière
Circé, M., Da Silva, L., Duff, G., Boyer…
2016
Îles-de-la-Madeleine : analyse coûts-avantages des options d’adaptation en zone côtière
Circé, M., Da Silva, L., Duff, G., Boyer…
2016
Maria : analyse coûts-avantages des options d’adaptation en zone côtière
Circé, M., Da Silva, L. Mercier, X., Boyer…
2016
Maria : analyse coûts-avantages des options d’adaptation en zone côtière
Circé, M., Da Silva, L. Mercier, X., Boyer…
2016
Percé : analyse coûts-avantages des options d’adaptation en zone côtière
Circé, M., Da Silva, L., Mercier, X., Boyer…
2016
Cost-benefit analysis of adaptation options in Percé
Circé, M., Da Silva, L., Mercier, X., Boyer…
2016
Rivière-Ouelle : analyse coûts-avantages des options d’adaptation en zone côtière
Circé, M., Da Silva, L., Duff, G., Boyer…
2022
Rivière-Ouelle : analyse coûts-avantages des options d’adaptation en zone côtière
Circé, M., Da Silva, L., Duff, G., Boyer…
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.
Built Environment
Program 2014-2019
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
2022
Understanding the determinants of effective policy instruments: Case studies of climate change adaptation in Québec, Atlantic Canada and Massachusetts
2021
Understanding the Determinants of Effective Policy Instruments: Lessons Learned from Case studies of Climate Change Adaptation in Québec, Atlantic Canada and Massachusetts
Energy
Program 2014-2019
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)
Energy
Program 2014-2019
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
2016
Synergies: interactions between climate change adaptation and mitigation in Canada’s energy supply sector
Clavet-Gaumont, J., Huard, D.
Energy
Program 2014-2019
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
2016
Impact des changements climatiques sur la demande d’énergie
Lafrance, G., Da Silva, L., Desjarlais, C.
Energy
Program 2014-2019
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
2023
Exposition et adaptation aux incendies forestiers dans la taïga canadienne
Arsenault, D., Parisien, M.-A., Boulanger, Y.,…
Energy
Program 2014-2019
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
2023
Impact des changements climatiques sur le potentiel éolien en Amérique du Nord
Nigel Swytink-Binnema, Marilys Clément, Hélène…
Energy
Program 2014-2019
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
2021
The influence of decision-making in tree ring-based climate reconstructions
Büntgen, U. Arseneault, D. Boucher, E + 37 others
2020
Prominent role of global volcanism in Common Era climate variability and human history
Büntgen, U. Arseneault, D. Boucher, E + 16 others
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.,…
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.,…
Energy
Program 2014-2019
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
2023
Multicentury reconstruction of streamflow for the Abitibi River basin and estimation of potential climate changes impacts
Nolin, A., Tardif, J. C.
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.,…
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.,…
2021
Flood rings production modulated by river regulation in eastern boreal Canada
Nolin A.F., Tardif J.C., Conciatori F., Bergeron…
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.
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,…
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…
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…
Energy
Program 2014-2019
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
2020
A Guidebook to Integrate Climate Data in Energy Production for Value Modelling
2020
Hydro-Quebec : Climate Change Impacts on Hydro-Quebec’s Annual Water Inflow, Evolution of the Mean and Variability
2020
Brookfeld Renewable : Application of the Delta Method to the Penobscot and Susquehanna Watersheds for Future Climate Change Hydrology Scenarios
2020
Ontario Power Generation : Impact of Climate Change on a Redevelopment Scenario
2020
Manitoba Hydro: Exploring Climate Change Considerations for Evaluating Generating Station Upgrades
Koenig, K.
Energy
Program 2014-2019
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
2022
Flood frequency analysis and dam safety in the 21th century climate
Ecosystems and Biodiversity . Nordic Environment
Program 2014-2019
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
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…
Ecosystems and Biodiversity . Nordic Environment
Program 2014-2019
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
2018
Changements climatiques et toundra du Nunavik : exposition, sensibilité et vulnérabilité
Berteaux D., Casajus, N., Ropars, P.
2018
The Tundra Nunavik Project
Food Systems
Programmation 2020-2028
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
Climate Science and Climate Services
Program 2020-2028
Project in progress
Post-2100 Climate Scenarios - Case Studies in the Mining Sector
This project aims to produce and disseminate climate scenarios for assessing the impacts of greenhouse gases beyond 2100. Case studies will be done to illustrate their use in analyzing the climate vulnerabilities of mine site reclamation infrastructure.
Scientific manager(s) :
Émilie Bresson, Ouranos
Adaptation of Living Environments
Program 2020-2028
Project in progress
Research on urban green infrastructure in Quebec: Implementation and co-benefits
The aim of this project is to draw up an inventory of work in progress and work that has been completed over the past 10 years on green infrastructure in urban areas in Quebec. It will also help to unify Quebec’s experts on urban green infrastructure and support better coordination of their research.
Scientific manager(s) :
Françoise Bichai, Polytechnique
Climate Governance
Program 2020-2028
Project in progress
Strengthening local governance in face of climate change: The case study of an online educational initiative developed by the Union des Municipalités du Québec
This case study will generate hard data on the structure and impact of a continuing education initiative for municipal elected officials. The data will be used directly to improve the UMQ’s training offering, as well as other educational initiatives on adaptation for elected officials and municipal employees.
Scientific manager(s) :
Blane Harvey, McGill
Climate Science and Climate Services . Economy . Extreme Events
Program 2020-2028
Project in progress
Economic analyses of forest fire adaptation measures for Quebec
This project will provide an analysis of the economic impacts of forest fires in the context of climate change in Quebec. It will also analyze the cost effectiveness of adaptation solutions to enable informed decision-making.
Scientific manager(s) :
Laurent Da Silva, Nada Conseil
Food Systems . Climate Governance
Program 2020-2028
Project starting
Knowledge transfer on climate change and the results of such activities: Case study of the Agriclimat project
The aim of this project is to study the knowledge transfer methods implemented by Agriclimat and to analyze their results. The strategies will be used to improve the knowledge transfer on climate change adaptation performed by other organizations in Quebec.
Scientific manager(s) :
Geneviève Brisson, UQAR ; Hugo Valls-Fox, CISA, Cégep de Victoriaville
Commercial Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture
Program 2014-2019
Project completed
Assessment of the Use and Promotion of the Agroclimatic Atlas of Québec and Other Agrometeorology Tools
The project identified concrete examples of uses for the Agroclimatic Atlas, thereby introducing it to a larger number of stakeholders and promoting its use.
Scientific manager(s) :
René Audet, Agriculture et agroalimentaire Canada; Denise Bachand, Centre de référence en agriculture et agroalimentaire du Québec
2019
Bilan de l’utilisation et promotion de l’Atlas agroclimatique du Québec et d’autres outils en agrométéorologie
Bachand, D., Audet, R., Coté, H.
Commercial Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture
Program 2014-2019
Project completed
Adaptation of Phytosanitary Measures for Pests and Diseases of Fruit Crops in Regard to Climate Change Impacts
The knowledge resulting from this project will enable the development or revision of planning and action tools for decision makers in order to assist the crop protection sector to adapt to climate change.
Scientific manager(s) :
Annabelle Firlej, IRDA
2019
Adaptation des mesures phytosanitaires pour les ravageurs et maladies des cultures fruitières à l’égard des impacts des changements climatiques
Firlej, A., Ricard, M-P., Dieni, A., Ménard, E.,…
2019
Synthèse et recommandations
Firlej, A., Saguez, J.
Commercial Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture
Program 2014-2019
Project completed
Reasonable Water Governance When Cultivating Lowbush Blueberry in a Variable and Changing Climate
A better understanding of the risks of flower frost damage and water stress in blueberry fields and the effect of climate change on these risks, as well as target profitability thresholds to be reached through yield increases to justify investing in an irrigation system
Scientific manager(s) :
Carl Boivin, IRDA
2019
Régie raisonnée de l'eau pour le bleuet nain cultivé dans un contexte de climat variable et en évolution
Boivin, C., Bourgeois, G., Vallée, J., Deschênes,…
Commercial Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture . Water Management
Program 2014-2019
Project completed
Participative Research on Sustainable Alternatives for Water Management in Agricultural Areas in the Context of Climate Change
The RADEAU 1 and 2 projects exploited and structured the large quantity of existing data and developed new data in order to characterize the water balance of the regions under study in current and future climates, and thus help inform the government, regional actors and other studies on water management.
Scientific manager(s) :
Isabelle Charron, Groupe AGÉCO
2019
Recherche participative d’alternatives durables pour la gestion de l’eau en milieu agricole dans un contexte de changement climatique (RADEAU 1)
Charron, I.
2020
Recherche participative d’alternatives durables pour la gestion de l’eau en milieu agricole dans un contexte de changement climatique (RADEAU 2)
Charron, I.
2021
Atlas électronique des bilans hydriques RADEAU 1 et 2 - Format GPKG
2021
Atlas électronique des bilans hydriques RADEAU 1 et 2 - Format SHP
Health . Commercial Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture
Program 2014-2019
Project completed
Evaluation of Urban Agriculture as Green Infrastructure for Individual and Collective Resilience in the Face of Climate and Social Change
This project will inform various institutions about the contribution of UA to food security, food justice, individual and collective resilience with regard to food and adaptation to climate change in the Montréal metropolitan area.
Scientific manager(s) :
Éric Duchemin, UQAM
2024
Étude du jardinage domestique et de son potentiel alimentaire dans la région de Montréal
Penvern, L.
2024
Fiches territoires : Le potentiel alimentaire du jardinage domestique
Penvern, L.
2021
Évaluation de l’agriculture urbaine comme infrastructure verte de résilience individuelle et collective face aux changements climatiques et sociaux
Duchemin, E., McClintock, N., Pham, TTH.
Commercial Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture . Ecosystems and Biodiversity
Program 2014-2019
Project completed
Sustainability of Agro-Environmental Practices and Agroforestry Systems
A better understanding of the contribution of AEPs and agroforestry systems to wildlife movement in agricultural environments allows for the prioritization of land-use planning actions to promote their sustainability and effectiveness. In a changing context, the use of both natural and social science approaches is recommended to promote the adoption and sustainability of AEPs and agroforestry systems in agricultural areas.
Scientific manager(s) :
Jérôme Dupras
2020
Analyse écologique et socio-économique pour augmenter la résilience des systèmes agricoles face aux changements climatiques
Dupras, J.; Lévesque, A.; Pelletier-Guittier, C.;…
Commercial Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture . Ecosystems and Biodiversity
Program 2014-2019
Project completed
Vulnerability of Northern Shrimp Populations to Climate and Global Changes Along the East Coast of Canada - From Natural Resource to Coastal Communities
Raising awareness among key fisheries stakeholders of the expected effects of global ocean changes on northern shrimp populations and fisheries based on new, robust findings.
Scientific manager(s) :
Piero Calosi
2023
All roads lead to Rome: inter-origin variation in metabolics reprogramming of the northern shrimp exposed to global changes leads to a comparable physiological status
Guscelli, E., Chabot, D., Vermandele, F., Madeira…
2023
Vivre de la mer dans un contexte de changements globaux. Quel futur pour les pêches ? Le cas de la pêche à la crevette nordique au Québec
Soubirou, M., Alberio, M.
2022
How can a cooperative-based organization of indigenous fisheries foster the resilience to global changes? Lessons learned by coastal communities in eastern Québec
Alberio, M., Soubirou, M.
2022
Vulnérabilité des populations de crevette nordique aux changements climatiques et globaux le long de la côte Est du Canada
Noisette, F.; Alberio, M; Calosi, P.; Barria, A;…
Commercial Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture
Program 2014-2019
Project completed
Identification of Criteria for Determining the Restoration Potential of Riparian Wetlands in Highly Degraded Agricultural Areas
Identification of key factors and elements favouring the restoration of riparian wetlands and their services in agricultural environments.
Scientific manager(s) :
Pascale Biron
2019
Identification of criteria to determine the restoration potential of riparian wetlands in highly degraded agricultural environments
Massey, W.; Marchand, J-P.; Biron, P.; Buffin…
Commercial Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture
Program 2014-2019
Project completed
Evolution of spatial indicators of soil health in response to climate change in Québec and Ontario
Producers and agricultural stakeholders will be better equipped to understand the impacts of climate change on land use and its effects on soil health and vulnerability to degradation.
Scientific manager(s) :
Marc-Olivier Gasser, IRDA; Asim Biswas, Guelph University
2022
Évolution d'indicateurs spatialisés de la santé des sols sous l'effet des changements climatiques au Québec et en Ontario
Gasser, M.-O., Biswas, A., Bernard, C. A.,…
Commercial Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture
Program 2014-2019
Project completed
Adapting Brook Trout Production to Climate Change: Assessing the Significance of Epigenetic Effects
This project will provide knowledge to better adaptation strategies for production and management to ensure the sustainability of the important aquaculture industry and recreational tourism activities that depend on brook trout.
Scientific manager(s) :
Louis Bernatchez, Université Laval
2024
Parental thermal environment controls the offspring phenotype in Brook charr (Salvelinus fontinalis): insights from a transcriptomic study
Banousse, G., Normandeau, E., Semeniuk, C.,…
2024
Selection effects on early life history traits and thermal resistance in brook charr Salvelinus fontinalis
Gourtay, C., Rivolet, M., Ghinter, L., Bernatchez…
2022
Production d'omble de fontaine adaptée aux changements climatiques: évaluation de l'importance des effets épigénétiques
Venney, C.J., Audet, C., Garant, D., Bernatchez,…
2023
Transgenerational effects on body size and survival in Brook charr (Salvelinus fontinalis)
Houle, C., Gossieaux, P., Bernatchez, L., Audet,…
2022
Thermal regime during parental sexual maturation, but not during offspring rearing, modulates DNA methylation in brook charr (Salvelinus fontinalis)
Venney, C.J., Wellband, K.W., Normandeau, E.,…
2021
Effet de la sélection et du régime thermique subi par les géniteurs lors de la maturation sexuelle sur la croissance et la survie à l'éclosion et résorption du sac vitellin des alevins d'omble de fontaine (Salvelinus fontinalis)
Rivolet, M.
Economy . Climate Governance
Program 2020-2028
Project starting
Climate leadership in climate change adaptation: An examination of organizational best practices and their use by Quebec businesses
The aim of this project is to fill a knowledge gap on the climate leadership of Quebec companies in climate change adaptation.
Scientific manager(s) :
Yves Plourde, HEC Montréal
Energy Security . Extreme Events . Adaptation of Living Environments . Climate Governance
Program 2020-2028
Project in progress
Collaborative governance in Outaouais: Living lab-based action research on the co-production of climate change adaptation strategies and administrative leadership
This project is a real-life case study on participatory governance being used in municipal settings to address climate change challenges at a regional scale. The goal is to have public, community and private organizations and residents coordinate their adaptation efforts.
Scientific manager(s) :
Geneviève Brail, ENAP/Cité-ID Living Lab ; Marie-Christine Therrien, ENAP/Cité-ID Living Lab
Water Availability
Program 2020-2028
Project starting
Evaluation of changes in average and peak water demand by the Quebec residential sector due to climate change in different urban settings
The project aims to answer the following question: What effects will climate change have on future residential potable water consumption in southern Quebec?
Scientific manager(s) :
Sophie Duchesne, INRS-ETE
Economy . Adaptation of Living Environments . Extreme Events . Climate Governance
Program 2020-2028
Project in progress
Complexity and climate resilience: Preparing civil protection officials for the cascading effects of critical systems failure
This project aims to deepen knowledge of the complexity associated with cascading failures of critical systems to improve understanding and enable better decision-making on this subject.
Scientific manager(s) :
Benoît Béchard, Centre RISC
Energy Security . Economy . Extreme Events . Climate Governance
Program 2020-2028
Project in progress
Tracking adaptation progress in the Canadian electricity sector
This project will contribute to advance methods and metrics for adaptation monitoring and evaluation in critical infrastructure sectors.
Scientific manager(s) :
Alexandra Lesniskowski, Université Concordia
Social and Health Challenges . Extreme Events . Adaptation of Living Environments . Climate Governance
Program 2020-2028
Project in progress
Nothing about us without us: Implementing climate change adaptation for disability in the Montréal metropolitan area
The goal of this project is to promote the implementation of disability-inclusive climate change adaptation in the Montréal metropolitan area. It also aims to understand the influence of social, institutional, physical and economic barriers on the climate vulnerability of people with disabilities.
Scientific manager(s) :
Sébastien Jodoin, Université McGill
Water Availability . Extreme Events . Climate Governance
Program 2020-2028
Project in progress
Simulation of water temperature at the watershed scale with HYDROTEL and long short-term memory networks (LSTMs)
This project aims to implement a new thermal simulation module in the PHYSITEL-HYDROTEL hydrological platform, as well as an LSTM deep learning model, to simulate the temperature of rivers in southern Quebec for a future edition of the Hydroclimatic Atlas of Southern Québec.
Scientific manager(s) :
Alain Rousseau, INRS
Water Availability
Program 2020-2028
Project in progress
Raven-Temp: Modelling the temperature of watercourses using Raven
This project aims to implement and evaluate the thermal simulation module of the Raven hydrological modelling framework to simulate water temperature in the Ouelle River watershed. The feasibility of applying this model to future climates throughout southern Quebec can then be evaluated.
Scientific manager(s) :
Audrey Maheu, Université du Québec en Outaouais