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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