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Climate Monitoring Guide for Indigenous Communities
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Creator | Standards Council of Canada |
| Summary | This document provides voluntary guidance to Indigenous communities in Canada for implementing community-based climate monitoring projects. It offers advice on collecting and validating data on climate variables using scientific methods, while respecting Indigenous Knowledge and data management principles. The guide aims to support local, regional, and national climate data collection, helping communities adapt to environmental changes and reducing gaps in climate data. It also highlights the potential benefits of shared data for climate models, weather predictions, and decision-making for various stakeholders. |
| Local Relevance | This document discusses how northern Indigenous communities are experiencing the direct impacts of climate change, such as permafrost thaw and rising sea levels along coastal regions. In response, these communities are adapting and seeking solutions within their territories. |
| Notes | |
| Tags | Indigenous Knowledge,Adaptation,Permafrost thaw |
| Geographic Region | NWT |
| Release Date | 2024-03-06 |
| Last Modified Date | 2024-03-06 |
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