Grants and Contributions:
Title:
The Multidisciplinary Observatory for Arctic Climate Change and Extreme Events Monitoring (MOACC)
Agreement Number:
POLAR-2526-0019
Agreement Value:
$187,529.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 22, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
The Multidisciplinary Observatory for Arctic Climate Change and Extreme Events Monitoring (MOACC) project seeks to establish a permanent, multidisciplinary scientific infrastructure at the Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS) in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut. This initiative will play a critical role in advancing Arctic climate change research, fostering collaborations across Canadian and international networks.
Organization:
Polar Knowledge Canada
Expected Results:
Establish a permanent, world‑class Arctic climate observatory at the Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS) that delivers long‑term, high‑quality data to improve climate prediction, support Indigenous partnerships, inform ecosystem and permafrost management, and strengthen evidence‑based policy and decision‑making in the Canadian High Arctic.
Location:
Sherbrooke, Quebec, CA J1K 2R1
Reference Number:
171-2025-2026-Q4-P0007
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
Université de Sherbrooke
Federal Riding Name:
Sherbrooke
Federal Riding Number:
24072
Program:
Grants and Contributions for the Advancement of Northern Science and Technology
Program Purpose:
To fund youth and/or adult programs to develop new skills, enhance career experiences and/or to participate in S&T activities. To provide funding to individuals or organizations in the form of scholarships or bursaries for programs. To provide funding to Canadian universities and institutes for northern scientific research training.