Explore this section to learn more about the science behind climate data, choose and access Canadian climate data, and download pre-made materials for your own training sessions.
Introduction to emissions scenarios, climate models and how outputs can inform decision-making.
Learn about historical datasets and how to choose which one to use.
Learn about future climate change data, including uncertainty and how it is managed on ClimateData.ca.
New here? Explore these videos on how to access and download climate data from this portal.
IDF curves are graphical tools that describe the likelihood of a range of extreme rainfall events. In this section, learn how to use, read and interpret IDF curves, as well as how to account for extreme precipitation in a changing climate.
IDF curves based on historical information alone are inappropriate for long-term decision-making. To account for climate change impacts to extreme rainfall, ECCC recommends use of a scaling methodology to adjust IDF curves. Read this article for additional information about integrating climate change into IDF curves, including a practical example.
In this section, learn what climate change is, the interconnected nature of weather and climate, what causes the climate to fluctuate, and how to account for natural variability when using climate data.
Download training materials in PowerPoint presentation format to use in your own training sessions. This presentation introduces the concept of climate information and its importance in decision-making. The slides provide the basic framework for a presentation and include detailed speaker notes.
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Produced by the Canadian Centre for Climate Services (CCCS), Ouranos and the Pacific Climate Impacts Consortium (PCIC).