Interactive map showing exposure and vulnerability to climate change and adaptation solutions for the population of Quebec

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AdapT project

Description

This project aims to develop an interactive map of Quebec that allows users to explore the impacts of climate change and identify resilience measures tailored to their location. The goal is to raise public awareness of increasing impacts of climate hazards and encourage municipalities to invest in more robust infrastructure to limit damage and repair costs.

Objectives

Provide interactive visualization of climate indicators and regional vulnerabilities;
Encourage citizens and decision-makers to adopt adaptation strategies tailored to their territory;
Support municipalities in planning resilience measures to cope with extreme weather events.

Methodology and development:

Collection and selection of climate indicators via the Climate Portal database and scientific literature;
Analysis of climate hazard related to extreme temperatures, heavy rainfall, storms, and flooding;
Creation of an interactive website by a software engineering student, with a first version planned for spring 2026.

Prospects for development:

Increase the user experience on the plateform;
Addition of additional climate hazards, such as invasive species and permafrost thawing.

This innovative tool will help citizens and municipalities better understand the impacts of climate change and adopt sustainable solutions to strengthen the resilience of Quebec’s infrastructure.