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Guide to Climate Change Research
General Web Resources for Research on Climate Change
Canadian resources on climate change:
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Canada in a Changing ClimateThe National Assessment Process of how and why Canada’s climate is changing; the impacts of these changes on our communities, health, environment, and economy; and how we are adapting across the country. Free access to reports and adaptation maps.
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Canadian Climate InstituteThe Canadian Climate Institute is Canada’s leading climate change policy research organization. Access to publications in the form of reports, case studies, scoping papers and more.
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Canadian Council of Ministers of the EnvironmentCCME is the primary minister-led intergovernmental forum for collective action on environmental issues of national and international concern. Access their online library of resources for free.
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Climate Action Network CanadaA network of organizations taking action on climate and energy issues in Canada. Regular production of a variety of resources including publications, reports and more.
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Esri Canada - Climate Change Data and ResourcesDiscover map applications, use cases, open data, and stories about how geography is powering climate change mitigation efforts. Live data and resources on wildfires, hurricanes & extreme weather, floods & droughts, and more.
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Government of Canada - Library of Climate ResourcesA collection of climate datasets, tools, guidance and related resources that include the federal government, provincial and territorial governments, national professional organizations, climate consortia, and established international organizations.
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Statistics Canada - Climate Change StatisticsBringing together data, tools, and reports to provide Canadians with relevant information on climate change.
International resources on climate change:
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Climate.govProvides science and information resources for a climate-smart nation through climate-based articles, toolkits, maps & data, and teaching resources.
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David Suzuki Foundation - Science & Learning CentreBrowse this free online library containing more than two decades' worth of evidence-based research and policy documents on advancing environmental protection and driving policy change.
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Global Climate Action - NAZCAA global display - countries, regions, cities, companies, investors and other organizations - of commitments to act on climate change.
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NASA - Climate ChangeA collection of climate change resources, climate data resources, and up-to-date climate news from NASA.
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Probable FuturesA non-profit climate literacy initiative offering digital materials, data tools, and customized engagements to individuals and organizations.
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United Nations - Climate ChangeInformation and resources on climate change from the United Nations.
Teaching Resources
Climate change resources for teachers and educators:
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CFR Education - Climate & EnergyA range of videos, charts, summaries, interactive visuals and infographics to introduce and explain different aspects of climate change. To help learners delve deeper, the site also includes a variety of related teaching resources. These resources include essays and discussions, classroom simulations, reading resources, and comprehensive lesson plans.
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Climate Pedagogy ToolkitA list of climate change-based teaching and learning resources, put together by The Teaching and Learning Week Team, the Lake Superior Living Labs Network, and the YOCA (Year of Climate Action) Coordinating Committee.
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ClimateScienceFree and accessible climate courses, curriculum, e-books, quiz apps and more!
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OER Commons - Climate EducationA library of resources about climate change and intersectional topics for all levels of education.
Theses
Theses and dissertations can be excellent sources for research on emerging topics and topics that are focused and specific.
Lakehead University faculty and students have contributed to research on climate change. See below for recent theses on a few select topics, or try searching Knowledge Commons for relevant topics.