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“We used to get more blizzards, really strong blizzards. But, the blizzard season is fairly short (now). These days we are getting fewer blizzards but more windy days.”

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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:

Community Research Projects

Project Title	Project Categories	Post Date	Summary
Research on Arctic marine mammals	Animals, Aquatic Environment, Traditional Activities	03-06-2012	Research on Arctic marine mammals via the collection of detailed empirical information throughout Canadian Arctic marine ecosystems, using a variety of methods including both scientific and local knowledge.
Add To Your Community's IQ	IQ, Traditional Activities	02-28-2012	What do your elders and community leaders in Nunavut have to say about changing climate conditions over the years? Do you have images of your region that show the effects of climate change? Submit a community report and add your contribution to our store of knowledge.
Pan-Territorial Adaptation Initiatives	Animals, Aquatic Environment, Energy, Food Security, Health & Disease, Heritage, IQ, Landscape, Permafrost, Plants, Resource Development, Sea Ice & Ice, Sea Level, Security & Safety, Temperature, Terrestrial Environment, Tourism, Traditional Activities, Transportation, Watershed, Weather & Precipitation	02-17-2012	Addressing climate change and identifying approaches for supporting current and future climate change adaptation projects across the Canadian Arctic.
The Nunavut Regional Adaptation Collaborative	Energy, Permafrost, Resource Development, Sea Ice & Ice, Transportation	02-17-2012	A territory-wide program focusing on advancing climate change adaptation knowledge and decision-making on resource development in Nunavut.
Sea-Ice Monitoring	Sea Ice & Ice	02-07-2012	Examining sea ice, sea ice use, and sea ice change in the communities of Qaanaaq, Greenland, Barrow, Alaska, and Clyde River, Nunavut. Want to get involved? You'll find a complete guide on how to set up a Sea-Ice Monitoring Program for your own community here!
Nunavut Permafrost Monitoring Network	Permafrost, Terrestrial Environment	02-07-2012	A multi-community project studying the changing conditions of frozen ground to depths of 15 metres.