Coastal Adaptation Toolkit
Living or working in a coastal community? Use this toolkit to plan for the effects of climate change
Coastal erosion, flooding, and rising sea levels are real challenges facing us in Atlantic Canada. This toolkit was designed to help you understand what’s happening and what you can do about it to reduce risks and prepare for coastal climate impacts.
Complete a quick questionnaire to learn more about your coastal environment, explore practical ways to protect it, and discover which adaptation options could work best for your situation.
COMMUNITIES
If you’re a community staff member or an elected official, use this tool to discover options for managing flooding and erosion risks at specific sites in your area, including land use planning, coastal intervention, and engineering approaches.
PROPERTY OWNERS
If you own property by the coast, learn how to manage the risks from erosion and storm surges in your area.
Coastal Adaptation Toolkit: Companion Documents
For further guidance, check out these companion documents to learn more about your options for coastal climate change adaptation:
Part 1, Guidance for Selecting Adaptation Options: General information about our coastlines, climate change impacts, and adaptation.
Part 2, Land Use Planning Tools Adaptation Options: Over 50 land use planning approaches for coastal adaptation.
Part 3, Coastal Intervention Options and Engineering Considerations: Over two dozen options to manage coastal flooding and erosion.