Climate Change Preparedness in the North Program

his program funds climate change adaptation projects in Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Nunavik and Nunatsiavut.

The program works with Indigenous and northern communities, territorial and regional governments and other stakeholders to identify priorities for climate change adaptation in the North. The program provides support to northern communities and organizations to help them adapt to climate change impacts by funding the following types of projects:

  • vulnerability and risk assessment of climate change impacts

  • development of hazard maps and adaptation plans

  • development of adaptation options

  • implementation of non-structural and structural adaptation measures

Examples of non-structural include:

  • development of new bylaws for land management or community development plans that take into account climate change

  • revision of procedures for proper drainage, snow build-up removal along homes or roads

  • creation of a guide or best practices document related to climate change adaptation

Examples of structural measures include:

  • redesign, retrofit or upgrade of vulnerable or at-risk infrastructure assets (such as community building, community housing, and water and wastewater facilities) in areas affected by permafrost degradation

  • implementation of flood-proof standards for communities in flood risk areas

  • implementation of coastal erosion prevention measures for infrastructure at risk

Who can apply?

  • Indigenous and northern communities in Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Nunavik and Nunatsiavut

  • territorial and regional governments

  • Indigenous and northern organizations

  • academic organizations such as universities and colleges

  • non-governmental organizations

This program supports climate change adaption projects in the North. First Nation communities on reserve, south of the 60th parallel, looking for funding for climate change adaption projects should consult the First Nation Adapt Program.

Food System Theme:

  • Food System Coordination, Policy and Networks

Resource Theme:

  • Funding

Reach:

  • Pan-Northern

Host | Contact:

  • Council of Yukon First Nations, Indigenous Liaison, merran.smith@cyfn.net

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