Institut de recherche AdapT — École de technologie supérieure

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Academic Environment

Are you a passionate researcher interested in adapting to climate change? Institut AdapT offers you a unique platform to bring your innovative and multidisciplinary projects to life.

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Industrial Environment

Accelerate your infrastructure adaptation projects with Institut AdapT. We offer multidisciplinary expertise, innovative solutions, and personalized support to help you meet the challenges of climate change. Enjoy privileged access to our network and funding. Showcase your successes!

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Government Environment

Reinforce the resilience of public infrastructure and develop policies and strategies to help society adapt to climate change with Institut AdapT. We offer expertise, practical solutions, and support for your projects. Harness our network of scientists to optimize the impact of your project. Showcase your initiatives!

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Civic Environment

Citizens, get informed and take action! We map climate risks, monitor the progress of our projects on LinkedIn, and analyze issues in the media. Together, let’s build a resilient future. Contact us if you have any questions!

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Expertise and specializations

Institut AdapT specializes in applied research aimed at reinforcing the resilience of infrastructure and communities against climate change. By combining scientific expertise and innovative solutions, we develop practical strategies to prepare for and reduce the impacts of extreme weather events.

Flooding: Extreme Floods and Infrastructure Vulnerability

Design strategies to prevent, manage and limit flood-related damage.

High Winds and Urban Structures

Protect buildings and urban infrastructure from extreme winds and storms.

Water Management: A Challenge in the Face of Climate Extremes

optimize the use and conservation of water resources in face of growing climatic pressures.

Heat and Thermal Comfort in Urban Environments

Reduce urban heat islands and improve thermal comfort in a changing climate.

Permafrost Thaw: A Critical Issue for Northern Infrastructure

study and anticipate the effects of permafrost degradation on infrastructure and ecosystems.

Roads and Mineralized Surfaces in the Face of Climate Challenges

Adapt road and urban infrastructure to improve their resilience to extreme weather conditions.

Forest Fires: Prevention and Infrastructure Protection

Develop prevention, management and recovery methods to limit the impact of fires.

Critical Infrastructure Supply and Resilience

Strengthen the security and resilience of supply Chains in the face of climate perturbations.

Relationship Between City and Population: Health, Resilience and Participation of Citizens

Foster resilient and inclusive communities by adapting urban environments to the changing needs of populations.

AdapT news and achievements

Communiqué 3 June 2025

Adaptation climatique : l’UMQ et AdapT annoncent les chercheurs à la barre de la nouvelle chaire

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Communiqué 21 May 2025

L’Institut AdapT de l’ÉTS : l’expertise au service de l’adaptation climatique

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On going

Plan de gestion des eaux pluviales de la Ville de Pointe-Claire dans un contexte de changements climatiques

Inondations Gestion de l’eau Relation ville et population Infrastructures vertes

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Compléments de bourses

Date limite de candidature : En continu

Les bourses de recherche proviennent de la subvention accordée par les Fonds de recherche du Québec à l’Institut AdapT, lancé par l’École de technologie supérieure, et viennent complémenter une bourse d’un organisme subventionnaire (Mitacs, Alliance, CRSNG, etc.) pour le développement de projets en lien avec la mission d’AdapT. La participation d’un partenaire industriel, d’organisme à but non lucratif (OBNL), d’une municipalité ou d’un hôpital est facultative.

Institut AdapT in the media

Lancement de la Chaire de recherche UMQ-AdapT pour accélérer l’adaptation des infrastructures municipales aux changements climatiques (In French only)

Published on 04/10/2024 on newswire.ca

Changements climatiques: la province doit adapter ses infrastructures, selon un expert (In French only)

Published on 24/08/2024 on tvanouvelles.ca

Une nouvelle chaire pour l’adaptation aux changements climatiques (In French only)

Published on 03/10/2024 on lapresse.ca

L’institut AdapT sonne l’alarme : il est urgent d’adapter les infrastructures municipales aux changements climatiques (In French only)

Published on 21/08/2025 on newswire.ca

Our map of regional resilience

Learn about the climate risks near you with our interactive map. Visit it today to better understand the climate risks in your region and learn about the solutions available to you!

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