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Commercial Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Choice of Forage Grass and Mitigation of Heat Stress for Cows on Quebec Dairy Farms in the Context of Climate Change

The results obtained make it possible to provide dairy farm managers with concrete recommendations for choosing forage mixes adapted to current and future climate conditions and solutions to reduce the risk of heat stress in barns during hot summer weather.

Scientific manager(s) : Édith Charbonneau, Université Laval
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2020
Choix des graminées fourragères et des mesures d’atténuation du stress thermique des vaches sur les fermes laitières québécoises dans un contexte de changements climatiques
Charbonneau, E., Ouellet, V., Fournel, S., Payant…
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…
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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
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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…
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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
Social and Health Challenges . Adaptation of Living Environments
2020-2025 programming
Project starting
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)
Social and Health Challenges . Economy . Climate Governance . Adaptation of Living Environments
2020-2025 programming
Project in progress
The Climate Equity Lab: A living lab on equity in climate change adaptation in Quebec

The Climate Equity Lab’s aim is to assemble a wide range of knowledge and experience in order to co-produce an equity toolkit for climate change adaptation to raise awareness and offer support for conceptualizing and implementing fair adaptation solutions.

Scientific manager(s) : Sophie Van Neste, INRS-UCS
Climate Scenarios and services
2014-2019 programming
Project completed
Wine production potential in Quebec from 2020 to 2070

This project identified future climate trends in Quebec for the purpose of helping wine growers plan their grape variety choices. The results could influence future criteria for reserved designations, specifying the types of grape varieties and their possible geographical extent in the context of climate change.

Scientific manager(s) : Philippe Roy et Patrick Grenier, Ouranos
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2017
Probabilistic climate change scenarios for viticultural potential in Québec
Roy, P., Grenier, P., Barriault, E., Logan, T.,…
English
Extreme Events . Water Availability . Climate Science and Climate Services
2020-2025 programming
Project in progress
Assessing the added value of convection-permitting climate models in simulating flooding in southern Quebec watersheds

This project aims to answer the following question : Does the improved simulation of precipitation extremes with the new generation of regional climate models with 2.5 km resolution lead to an improvement in flooding simulations by a hydrological model in southern Quebec?

Scientific manager(s) : Philippe Lucas-Picher, UQAM ; Richard Turcotte, MELCCFP
Outside Programming
Hors programmation
Project completed
Synthesis of knowledge: Changes in freezing rain in Quebec
Scientific manager(s) : Ouranos
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2024
Synthèse des connaissances : Évolution de la pluie verglaçante au Québec
McCray, C., Ouranos; Paquin, D., Ouranos
French
Energy Security . Climate Governance
2020-2025 programming
Project completed
Monitoring and Evaluation for a resilient electricity sector

This topic under study reviews the role of adaptation monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks and their contributions to the climate resilience of the electricity sector.
 

Scientific manager(s) : Alexandra Lesnikowski, Université Concordia
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2024
Monitoring and Evaluation for a Resilient Electricity Sector
Lesnikowski, A., Newton, A., Oxley, M.
English
2024
Table 1 : Examples of adaptation actions in the Canadian electricity sector
Lesnikowski, A.
English
2024
Appendix A : Guidance frameworks related to adaptation monitoring and evaluation
Lesnikowski, A.
English
2024
Appendix B : Analysis of national monitoring and evaluation frameworks
Lesnikowski, A.
English
2024
Appendix C : Example indicators for adaptation monitoring and evaluation
Lesnikowski, A.
English
Water Availability
2020-2025 programming
Project completed
Hydrological hazards and extreme rains

The amplification of precipitation and flow extremes in a warmer climate is greater for small watersheds, for shorter durations, and for frequent recurrences. The results show the importance of considering the size of watersheds in assessing vulnerability to increased extreme summer and fall precipitation.

Scientific manager(s) : François Brissette, ÉTS
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2023
Évolution du risque hydrologique lié aux événements pluvieux extrêmes: Application des données ClimEX (Québec-Bavière)
Brissette, F., Arsenault, R., Boucher, MA., Braun…
French
Outside Programming
Hors programmation
Project completed
White Papers to the International Joint Commission

These four publications deal with the recommendations on floodplain management in the Lake Champlain-Richelieu transboundary watershed presented to the International Joint Commission.

Scientific manager(s) : Commission Mixte Internationale
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2022
Livre blanc no 1. La cartographie des zones inondables: meilleures pratiques et recommandations pour le bassin du lac Champlain-Richelieu
A. Alberti-Dufort
French
2022
White paper no 1. Flood Mapping: Best Practices and Recommendations for the Lake Champlain-Richelieu River Basin
A. Alberti-Dufort
English
2022
Livre blanc no 2. Risques d’inondation: pratiques exemplaires et recommandations en matière de communication – Bassin du lac Champlain et de la rivière Richelieu
D. Henstra, B. McIlroy-Young
French
2022
White paper no 2. Flood Risk: Best Practices and Recommendations for the Lake Champlain-Richelieu River Basin
D. Henstra, B. McIlroy-Young
English
2022
Livre blanc no 3. Comment l’aménagement des plaines inondables peut-il améliorer la résilience aux inondations: meilleures pratiques et recommandations pour le bassin du lac Champlain-rivière Richelieu
A. Alberti-Dufort
French
2022
White paper no 3. How Floodplain Development Can Improve Flood Resilience: Best Practices and Recommendations for the Lake Champlain-Richelieu River Basin
A. Alberti-Dufort
English
2022
Livre blanc no 4. Viser la résilience: le rôle de l’assurance inondation
L. Shabman
French
2022
White paper no 4. Securing Flood Resiliency: The Role of Insurance
L. Shabman
English
Commercial Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture . Ecosystems and Biodiversity
2014-2019 programming
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
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2020
Analyse écologique et socio-économique pour augmenter la résilience des systèmes agricoles face aux changements climatiques
Dupras, J.; Lévesque, A.; Pelletier-Guittier, C.;…
French
Commercial Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture . Ecosystems and Biodiversity
2014-2019 programming
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
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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…
English
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.
French
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.
English
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;…
French
Commercial Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture
2014-2019 programming
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
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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…
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Commercial Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture
2014-2019 programming
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
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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.
French
Commercial Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture
2014-2019 programming
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
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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.,…
French
2019
Synthèse et recommandations
Firlej, A., Saguez, J.
French
Commercial Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture
2014-2019 programming
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
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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,…
French
Commercial Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture . Water Management
2014-2019 programming
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
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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.
French
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.
French
2021
Atlas électronique des bilans hydriques RADEAU 1 et 2 - Format GPKG
French
2021
Atlas électronique des bilans hydriques RADEAU 1 et 2 - Format SHP
French
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How selection and calibration of hydrological models influence climate change impact and adaptation conclusions?

This project focused on the modeling of climate change impacts on water resources, specifically in Quebec and Bavaria, which is a growing concern for the scientific community working in the field of water resources.

Scientific manager(s) : François Anctil, Université Laval
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2016
How do potential evapotranspiration formulas influence hydrological projections?
Seiller, G., Anctil, F.
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Integration of spatial and temporal data for optimal riverbank management in a context of environmental change

This project has provided an integrated tool for clearly assessing vulnerability to riverbank erosion and identifying important variables in river dynamics. It has also made it possible to localize areas vulnerable to riverbank adjustments by identifying favourable zones for sediment accumulation in the channel.

Scientific manager(s) : André Roy, Université de Montréal
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2013
Intégration des données spatiales et temporelles pour une gestion optimale des berges dans un contexte de changements environnementaux
Boyer, C., Roy, A. G.
French
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Impact of global warming on Nunavik airports : permafrost characteristics and characterization of runway degradation processes

Air traffic plays an essential role in the functioning of Nunavik communities, whose infrastructures must be maintained in good operating condition. This study provided a technical description of how permafrost degradation affects these infrastructures.

Scientific manager(s) : Michel Allard, Centre d'études nordiques
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2006
L'impact du réchauffement climatique sur les aéroports du Nunavik: caractéristiques du pergélisol et caractérisation des processus de dégradation des pistes
Allard, M., Fortier, R., Sarrazin, D., Calmels, F…
French
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Municipal infrastructure adaptation in Quebec to the impacts of climate change

This project has raised the awareness and responsibility of many Quebec municipalities to issues related to climate risks, in particular the impacts on the built environment and the vulnerability of infrastructures.

Scientific manager(s) : Caroline Larrivée, Ouranos
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2013
Constats et recommandations sur les besoins des municipalités en infrastructures
CERIU
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Drinking water supply and public health : climate projections and runoff in southern Quebec

This study, carried out as part of the Ouranos consortium’s health program and coordinated by the INSPQ, is part of the water quality component. It focuses on the impact of climate change on precipitation and runoff in urban and rural areas and highlights seasonal differences that may arise.

Scientific manager(s) : Alain Mailhot, INRS
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2009
Approvisionnement en eau potable et santé publique: projections climatiques en matière de précipitations et d'écoulements pour le sud du Québec
Mailhot, A., Duchesne, S., Talbot, G., Rousseau,…
French
2009
Drinking water supply and public health: climate projections and runoff in southern Québec
Mailhot, A., Duchesne, S., Talbot, G., Rousseau,…
English
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Evaluating and improving the representation of snow cover in the Canadian Regional Climate Model CRCM4 and CRCM5 in northern Quebec

This project assessed snow cover characteristics and snow physical properties within the CRCM4 Canadian Regional Climate Model in northern Quebec, and helped improving albedo in the Canadian LAnd Surface Scheme (CLASS).

Scientific manager(s) : Alain Royer, Université de Sherbrooke
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2013
Snow specific surface area simulation using the one-layer snow model in the Canadian LAnd Surface Scheme (CLASS)
Roy, A., Royer, A., Montpetit, B., Bartlett, P. A…
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2013
Modélisation de l'albédo du couvert nival en zone arctique et subarctique au Québec - rapport de stage
Thériault, N.
French
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North American storm tracks in the present and future climate

This project allowed examination of cyclone tracks over North America, mainly focusing on those over the east coast and on intraseasonal, interannual and decadal timescales. Moreover, cyclone tracks were simulated by CRCM.

Scientific manager(s) : Seok-Woo Son, McGill
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2013
Intraseasonal and interannual variability in North American storm tracks and its relationship to equatorial pacific variability
Grise, K. M., Son, S.-W., Gyakum, J. R.
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Preparation of diagnostic software for 15km simulations and climate portrait of the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence system

This project involved the development and testing of diagnostic programs for the extraction and analysis of climate data in the Ouranos database. Modifications to the existing programs will enable the processing of data from the new CRCM at 15 km simulations and the North American Regional Climate Change Assessment Program simulations.

Scientific manager(s) : Daniel Caya, Ouranos
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2012
Internal variability of the Canadian RCM's hydrological variables at the basin scale in Quebec and Labrador
Braun, M., Caya, D., Frigon, A., Slivitzky, M.
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Climate Simulation and Analysis
2014-2019 programming
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Climate change and hydrological extreme events : risks and perspectives for water management in Bavaria and Québec

This project has enabled the optimization of flood and low-water risk management and the development of proactive adaptation strategies.

Scientific manager(s) : Ralf Ludwig, LMU; Dieter Kranzlmüller, LRZ; Marco Braun & Anne Frigon, Ouranos; Richard Turcotte, MDDELCC; François Brissette, ÉTS
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2019
The ClimEx Project: A 50-Member Ensemble of Climate Change Projections at 12-km Resolution over Europe and Northeastern North America with the Canadian Regional Climate Model (CRCM5)
Leduc, M., Mailhot, A., Frigon, A., Martel, J.-L…
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A regional climate analysis of extreme precipitation in the Saint Lawrence River Valley

This project allowed an extensive analysis of extreme precipitation that occurs in the Saint Lawrence River Valley.

Scientific manager(s) : Daniel Caya, Ouranos
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2012
Precipitation modulation by the Saint Lawrence River Valley in Association with transitioning tropical cyclones
Milrad, S. M., Atallah, E. H., Gyakum, J. R.
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Analysis of new climate change simulations from the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project phase 5 (CMIP5)

The goal of this project is to explore the potential of CMIP5 (Coupled Model Intercomparison Project - Phase 5) data-base for its future use in impact and adaptation studies at Consortium Ouranos.

Scientific manager(s) : Ramon de Elia, Anne Frigon & Daniel Caya, Ouranos
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2012
A transition from CMIP3 to CMIP5 for climate information providers: the case of surface temperature over eastern North America
Markovic, M., de Elia, R., Frigon, A., Damon…
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Analysis of the spatial and temporal variability of hydrological variations in relation to atmospheric and climatic forcing

This project has provided a better understanding of the relationships between atmospheric circulation and the spatial and temporal variability of water inflows in northern Quebec and will thus become a fundamental source for predicting water resources in that area.

Scientific manager(s) : Antoine Nicault, ECCOREV
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2015
Projet ANHYCLI - Rapport Final
Nicault, A., Paquin, D., Perreault, L., Brigode,…
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Extreme Events
2020-2025 programming
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Assessment of the Impact of Land Use Change on Climate – Phase 2

Many climate change adaptation and mitigation measures involve changes in land use, including urban planning, agricultural practices, the planting of trees or crops for bioenergy or carbon capture, and the restoration of natural ecosystems.

Scientific manager(s) : Martin Leduc, Dominique Paquin & Olivier Asselin, Ouranos
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2022
On the Intercontinental Transferability of Regional Climate Model Response to Severe Forestation
Asselin O., Leduc, M., Paquin D., Di Luca, A.,…
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Adaptation and comparison of Quebec and Bavarian tools for integrated water management at the watershed scale in the context of climate change (Phase 2)

This project has strengthened collaboration between Quebec and Bavaria in watershed management in a context of climate change.

Scientific manager(s) : Diane Chaumont, Ouranos; Richard Turcotte, CEHQ; Ralf Ludwig, LMU
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2011
Adaptation et intercomparaison d'outils québécois et bavarois de gestion intégrée de l'eau des bassins versants dans un contexte de changements climatiques (AQAGI, phase 2)
Chaumont, D.
French
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Developing knowledge on monitoring and evaluation of progress through analogues in the health and hydroelectricity sectors

The project helped to strengthen the tools and knowledge available to support the implementation of adaptation initiatives and build closer linkages between the monitoring and evaluation and adaptation communities practice.

Scientific manager(s) : Marie Raphoz & Liza Leclerc, Ouranos
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2014
Developing knowledge on monitoring and evaluation of progress through analogues in the health and hydroelectricity sectors
Leclerc, L., Raphoz, M.
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Evaluation of the impacts of climate change and its costs for Quebec and the Quebec government

This project strengthened the case for climate change adaptation for both government and civil society.

Scientific manager(s) : Caroline Larrivée, Ouranos
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2015
Évaluation des impacts des changements climatiques et de leurs coûts pour le Québec et l'État québécois
Larrivée, C., Sinclair-Désgagné, N., Da Silva, L…
French
Water Availability
2020-2025 programming
Project in closing
Review of current knowledge and available methods in Mexico, Bavaria and Quebec for sharing water when resources are limited

This project is making use of well-established collaborations with Mexico and Bavaria in order to allow Quebec to initiate the development of a knowledge base on practices and tools for sharing water when it is limited. 

Scientific manager(s) : Annie Poulin (ETS)
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2022
Revue de l'état des connaissances et des outils disponibles au Mexique pour le partage de l'eau lorsque la ressource est limitée
Escorihuela, E.
French
Economy
2020-2025 programming
Project in progress
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)
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Evaluation and validation of statistical post-treatment tools in a changing climate

This study has made it possible to improve the post-processing tools used and to verify the relative performance of these statistical methods for estimating the biases that exist in climate studies, which may not be constant even over two periods that are very close in time.

Scientific manager(s) : François Brissette, ÉTS
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2015
Assessing the limits of bias-correcting climate model outputs for climate change impacts
Chen, J., Brissette, F., Lucas-Picher, P.
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Climate Science and Climate Services
2020-2025 programming
Project in progress
Tools facilitating the analysis of climate-related infrastructure risks

This project will offer support for the process of prioritizing public infrastructure components in terms of vulnerability to climate change, based on evidence.

Scientific manager(s) : David Huard, Ouranos
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Arctic climate simulation using CRCM5, with correction of sea surface temperatures

The CRCM5 driven by MPI projects almost no sea ice in the Arctic Ocean in 2100. Furthermore, warming of 22°C is projected until the end of this century. These robust changes can affect the lives of Indigenous people, animals and the whole planet.

Scientific manager(s) : René Laprise, UQAM
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2017
Dynamical downscaling with the fifth-generation Canadian regional climate model (CRCM5) over the CORDEX Arctic domain: effect of large-scale spectral nudging and of empirical correction of sea-surface temperature
Takhsha, M., Nikiéma, O., Lucas-Picher, P.,…
English
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