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This study aims to comprehensively assess and compare flood risk between Indigenous communities living on 985 reserve lands and other Canadian communities across 3701 census subdivisions.
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This report describes how Canada can scale-up the use of nature-based solutions, in tandem with grey infrastructure, to protect communities along the East and West coastlines.
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This report presents the findings of a building codes resilience survey developed by the members of the Global Resiliency Dialogue.
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This report summarizes the risks posed on Canada's climate, ecosystems, food and water systems, and citizens by climate change, as well as the country's policies for mitigation, adaptation, and emissions reductions.
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This solutions paper answers the question: what should the G7 do to better avert and respond to crises in order to reduce both human suffering and the overall cost of crisis response? The paper identifies three solutions that the G7 should initiate.
Forest fire risk estimation in a typical temperate forest in Northeastern China using the Canadian forest fire weather index: Case study in autumn 2019 and 2020
This study combines field and satellite weather data to determine factors that influence dead fuel moisture content (FMC) in China.
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A focused analysis on infrastructure costs and adaptation opportunities, built around our modelling of climate-induced impacts to flooding, transportation infrastructure, and electricity systems.
Toward a National Adaptation Strategy for Canada- Key insights from global peers
This report discusses Canada’s federal government' new climate plan which will require careful thought, dedicated resourcing, and an approach tailored to Canada’s governance structure and adaptation needs.

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