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Upcoming reports
Canada’s Changing Climate Report 2026 (estimated release 2026)
Lead: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Focus: Updates the 2019 report -
explores how and why the climate is changing, providing the scientific foundation for understanding climate
impacts in Canada.
Stage: Production
Special Report on Extreme Events (estimated release 2027)
Lead: Natural Resources Canada and Institute of Catastrophic Loss and
Reduction
Focus: Proposed special report on the rising frequency and complexity of extreme
weather and climate events in Canada, their impacts, and how communities are adapting.
Stage:
Drafting chapters
Living in our Changing Climate Report (estimated release 2028)
Lead: Natural Resources Canada
Focus: The main national assessment on
climate change impacts and adaptation across Canadian society, economy and environment.
Stage:
Engaging authors and drafting chapters
Publications
Keywords:Guide
Doing Better in a Good Way: Guidance for Uplifting Indigenous Knowledge Systems in the National Assessment Process
Fifth assessment cycle
This guide provides practical information on how to take ethical and meaningful approaches to uplifting Indigenous Knowledge Systems in the Canada in a Changing Climate: National Assessment Process
Keywords:Report
Climate Change and Health Knowledge Gaps and Research Needs in Canada
Fourth assessment cycle
This report highlights the knowledge needs identified in the science assessment Health of Canadians in a Changing Climate 2022 and is intended to be used by researchers and decision makers within and outside of the health sector. It includes 135 specific research needs in 9 key research areas requiring further investigation to better protect Canadians from climate change impacts on health.
Keywords:Report
For Our Future: Indigenous Resilience Report
Fourth assessment cycle
This report draws on Indigenous knowledge, perspectives and experiences and explores multidimensional and intersecting aspects of climate change impacts and adaptation. This Indigenous-led report was released in 2024.
Keywords:Report
Canada in a Changing Climate: Synthesis Report
Fourth assessment cycle
This report provides a concise summary of climate change impacts and adaptation in Canada, highlighting its impact on various regions and ecosystems, the high costs of these changes on Canada’s economy, and the need for urgent and coordinated action to address Canada’s adaptation challenges. It draws from, and provides added value to, the other reports of the comprehensive assessment process launched in 2017. Led by Natural Resources Canada, it was released in 2023.
Keywords:Report
Health of Canadians in a Changing Climate
Fourth assessment cycle
This report provides an assessment of the risks of climate change to the health of Canadians and to the health care system. Led by Health Canada, it was released in 2022.
Keywords:Report
Canada in a Changing Climate: Regional Perspectives
Fourth assessment cycle
This report provides regional perspectives on how climate change is impacting our communities, environment and economy, and how we are adapting. Led by Natural Resources Canada, chapters were released separately during 2020 to 2022.
Keywords:Report
Canada’s Changing Climate Report in Light of the Latest Global Science Assessment
Fourth assessment cycle
This report provides some perspectives on the implications of the findings of Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis for the conclusions of the 2019 Canada’s Changing Climate Report. Led by Environment and Climate Change Canada, it was released in 2022.
Keywords:Report
Canada in a Changing Climate: National Issues
Fourth assessment cycle
This report provides a national perspective on how climate change is impacting our communities, environment and economy, and how we are adapting. Led by Natural Resources Canada, it was released in 2021.
Keywords:Report
Canada’s Changing Climate Report 2019
Fourth assessment cycle
This report is about how and why Canada’s climate has changed and what changes are projected for the future. Led by Environment and Climate Change Canada, it was released in 2019.
Keywords:Report
Climate risks and adaptation practices for the Canadian Transportation Sector
Third assessment cycle
This report presents the current state of knowledge about climate risks to the Canadian transportation sector and identifies existing or potential adaptation practices. Co-led by Transport Canada and Natural Resources Canada, it was released in 2016.
Keywords:Report
Canada’s Marine Coasts in a Changing Climate
Third assessment cycle
This report assesses climate change sensitivity, risks and adaptation along Canada's three marine coasts. Led by Natural Resources Canada, it was released in 2016.
Keywords:Report
Canada in a Changing Climate: Sector Perspectives on Impacts and Adaptation
Second assessment cycle
This report is an update to the 2007 From Impacts to Adaptation: Canada in a Changing Climate. Led by Natural Resources Canada, it was released in 2014.
Keywords:Report
From Impacts to Adaptation: Canada in a Changing Climate
First assessment cycle
This report discusses current and future risks and opportunities that climate change presents to Canada, with a focus on human and managed systems. Led by Natural Resources Canada, it was released in 2007.
Contact us
If you have any questions or comments, or want to get involved, please reach out to the Assessment Secretariat: nationalassessment-evaluationnationale@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.