Explore

Browse a curated collection of coastal adaptation resources to help you understand risks, evaluate adaptation options, and take action.

CoastAdapt brings together a curated library of resources to support coastal climate adaptation in Canada. Use the search bar or filters below to explore resources by region, province or territory, hazard type, adaptation cycle stage, resource type, and/or the type of organization (e.g., government agencies, Indigenous organization, standards bodies) providing the resource.

Whether you are beginning to understand coastal risks, evaluating adaptation options, planning or implementing actions, or monitoring progress, the Explore page can help you find resources to support your next steps.

Resources are organized into the following categories to support a range of coastal adaptation needs. The available resources will continue to be updated through the beta launch period.

Information Hub
Webpages, portals, and repositories providing access to related resources and services.
Plans and Strategies
National, provincial, territorial, select regional and local plans, and strategies establishing adaptation priorities, objectives, and actions.
Data
Datasets, maps, monitoring information, and climate or coastal projections.
Reports
Research, assessments, analysis, and technical findings.
Guidance
Practical guides, frameworks, methods, and recommended approaches.
Tools
Interactive or structured resources for assessment and decision-making.
Standards and Regulations
Standards, laws, policies, codes, and regulatory requirements.
Case Study
Real-world examples illustrating adaptation approaches, outcomes, and lessons learned.

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CoastAdapt

Your comprehensive resource library for climate adaptation strategies in coastal Canada.

Help shape CoastAdapt

CoastAdapt is in its initial release, and we welcome your feedback to help improve the platform.

Before completing the feedback form, please take some time to:

  • Visit the Learn section to explore coastal adaptation concepts and the adaptation cycle.
  • Browse the Explore section and try searching or filtering the available resources.
  • Visit the Connect section to explore organizations, programs and regional knowledge.
  • Consider what works well, what could be improved and whether any important resources or information are missing.

The feedback form takes approximately 5–8 minutes to complete.

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