Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Development of a multi-scale cryosphere monitoring network for the Kitikmeot region and Northwest territories using in-situ measurements, modeling and remote sensing
Agreement Number:
NST-1718-0021
Agreement Value:
$0.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 24, 2017 - Mar 31, 2022
Description:
Climate warming in northern regions has had consequences at physical (permafrost freeze/thaw cycles), ecological (increased shrubiness, mammals' habitat changes), social (hunting/trapping, transportation) and economic levels (infrastructure, shipping and resources). The objective of the proposed project is to improve the monitoring of the cryosphere through the development of a monitoring network in order to better predict the multi-levels impacts of arctic climate change.
Organization:
Polar Knowledge Canada
Expected Results:
The network developed will include operational information (from modeling, remote sensing and traditional knowledge) on snow and permafrost conditions, caribou habitat assessment and future predictions on changing surface conditions and sea ice polynyas affecting caribou migration and shipping.
Location:
Sherbrooke, Quebec, CA J1K 2R1
Reference Number:
171-2021-2022-Q1-N0021
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Additional Information:
The amendment made was to the length of the agreement. No additional funds were added.
Amendment Date
Apr 1, 2021
Recipient's Legal Name:
Université Sherbrooke
Program:
Northern Science and Technology Program
Program Purpose:
The program aims to create a strong research presence in Canada’s Arctic through POLAR. The program builds a knowledge base to support effective solutions to Arctic issues, northern policy and research development, and advances Canada’s position as a leading Arctic nation.
Coverage:
Canada - Nunavut (Kitikmeot region, Northwest Territories)
Amendments: