Learning about Climate Change
Prince Edward Island’s Climate Adaptation Plan provides a concrete roadmap for the province to better prepare for the future while lessening climate change’s impacts on Island residents.
Building Resilience: Climate Adaptation Plan includes action items...
The Climate Challenge Fund program has provided support for projects by organizations from across the province, including businesses, not-for-profit organizations, municipalities and academic research institutions. Funded projects are working to reduce...
What is ClimateSense?
ClimateSense is a partnership between the Province of PEI, the University of Prince Edward Island, and Natural Resources Canada designed to build regional adaptation capacity and expertise in Prince Edward Island.
The ClimateSense...
Climate change is the most pressing issue of our time. Climate change impacts will have consequences for all Islanders, across all sectors of employment and our environment. We must take steps to prepare as the impacts of climate change continue to...
Prince Edward Island’s coastline is always changing. The coastline is shaped by the forces of wind, waves, tides, and changes in sea level. Two of the most important coastal hazards on Prince Edward Island are coastal erosion and coastal flooding. ...
What are greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions?
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are the gases that are released into the atmosphere as a result of certain activities. GHGs are accumulating in the atmosphere like a blanket, trapping heat and raising global...
Climates are changing all around the world, including here in Prince Edward Island. Temperatures are getting warmer, the amount and timing of precipitation is changing, and sea level is rising.
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PEI has recently completed a province-wide Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA). A risk assessment helps the province better understand climate-related risks in PEI and develop appropriate measures to respond. Visit Climate Change Risks to lean more...