Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Impacts of cryosphere-hydrosphere change on ecosystems and livelihoods in northern Nunatsiavut, Canada
Agreement Number:
NST-2223-0068
Agreement Value:
$449,500.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
The project will provide the scientific evidence base to quantify the impacts of changes in the nature, extent, seasonality, and character of all things snow and ice and provide plans and strategies for Nunatsiavummiut and Nunavimmiut to manage future change.The project will undertake research co-created with Inuit investigators and partners, to understand changes in the ice, water, ecosystems, and animal habitats in the Torngat Mountains National Park.
Organization:
Polar Knowledge Canada
Location:
Kingston, Ontario, CA K7L 3N6
Reference Number:
171-2022-2023-Q4-00001
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Indigenous recipients
Recipient's Legal Name:
Queen's University
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.