Canada is committed to staying at the forefront of the science on climate change-scientific research that drives evidence-based measures to reduce carbon emissions; build strong, resilient communities and ecosystems; and spark growth in a green economy.
The science is clear: human-caused climate change has created an urgent need for action. Scientific advice and knowledge continue to be crucial to guide and inform policy and decision-making to achieve a net-zero Canada.
Today, the Government of Canada is releasing the Climate Science 2050: National Priorities for Climate Change Science and Knowledge Report-a comprehensive report that gives clarity and direction to the science resources required to address climate change. The Report identifies priority science and knowledge activities that Canada needs to pursue to meet the climate targets and adaptation goals identified in the Progress Report on the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan and the National Adaptation Strategy.
This Report is the result of two years of extensive engagement, led by Environment and Climate Change Canada, with more than 500 leaders from the Canadian climate change science community, including governments, industry sectors, and academia. It presents multiple expert views on key scientific research activities across different domains to guide research so it can better inform climate change mitigation and adaptation policies, programs, and services. The Report emphasizes that both Indigenous and Western science are required to generate the most relevant advice.
The Government of Canada will continue to turn to experts in Indigenous and Western science and knowledge to obtain the data and information needed to inform innovative and decisive climate action.
