What's Being Done — And What You Can Do To Help!
Below is a list of climate change-related projects in Nunavut. Some are complete, while others are ongoing, and offer a way for local residents to get involved:
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Climate Change Projects
Community Research Projects
| Project Title | Project Categories | Post Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frobisher Bay Long-term Ecology and Habitat Mapping Study | Animals, Aquatic Environment | 11-14-2016 |
Frobisher Bay is undergoing rapid anthropogenic and climatic change. |
| Frobisher Bay Long-term Ecology and Habitat Mapping Study | Animals, Aquatic Environment | 11-14-2016 |
Frobisher Bay is undergoing rapid anthropogenic and climatic change. |
| Climate Communication and Adaptation: Engaging Maritime Publics | Animals, Landscape, Sea Ice & Ice, Traditional Activities | 02-17-2017 |
This research on climate change communication compares maritime communities in diverse climate zones to identify differences and similarities in local perceptions of climate change and global climate action, and associated effects on local participation in environmental management. |
| Climate Change Adaptation Project - Permafrost Thaw and River Erosion in Kugluk Territorial Park | Heritage, Permafrost, Terrestrial Environment, Tourism | 05-10-2018 |
The Kugluk Territorial Parks Project is a Climate Change Adaptation project by the Climate Change Secretariat in partnership with Nunavut Parks and Special Places. This project addresses the impacts of climate change being experienced in the Kugluk Territorial Park with an end goal of adapting to those environmental changes. |
| Arviat Goes Green | Food Security, IQ, Plants | 02-26-2019 |
Nunavut communities must work towards building their capacity to withstand impacts from climate change. |
| Northern Infrastructure Standardization Initiative | Permafrost, Temperature, Weather & Precipitation | 10-07-2019 |
Infrastructure in the Canadian Arctic is being affected by climate change impacts such as permafrost thaw, coastal erosion, and changing temperatur |