Adapting to a changing climate for a more resilient Canada

Climate research happening in labs funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation is priming Canada to be ready to respond to the extraordinary challenges facing our environment, adapt to a rapidly changing world, and build a clean economy.

From how we produce and use energy, to the way we build our homes and protect our most vulnerable communities, research in Canada is producing the solutions the world needs to adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change. 

Quantifying carbon capture in Canadian wetlands

Measuring the power of peatlands, swamps and marshes to sequester carbon and slow climate change
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Talented researchers are helping build a sustainable future

Researchers across the country are urgently working on solutions to address the challenges facing our environment.
Commercializing clean energy technologies
Informing Arctic shipping governance
Managing contaminated water
Ensuring peak vehicle performance in extreme climates

Research labs give industry the advantage for creating a clean economy

The CFI’s Research Facilities Navigator connects energy and environmental companies with research equipment and expertise to develop world-leading clean innovation and test new green technologies.   

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 Research delivers solutions for a greener future

A computer-generated image shows several dozen coniferous trees. The upper levels are generally green, middle levels are generally yellow-orange, and the lowest levels are generally deep pink.
High-tech health checks for Canadian forests
A close-up photo of taillights of a car and a transport truck at the back of a long line of traffic.
Choosing the right route to lower traffic emissions
Two people, one standing, one seated in a grassy area with pieces of research equipment around them.
Mounting an early warning system for Canada’s looming water crisis
Weathered cottages perch on the edge of a ragged shoreline in Prince Edward Island that was badly eroded by Hurricane Fiona.
Coastal scourge
Portrait of Paul Addo
Building prosperity by recycling greenhouse gas emissions
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Taking AI to the front lines of climate action

Explore how research is addressing Canadian priorities

Return to “Strategic investments, national impact” to discover more ways research projects supported by the CFI are producing world-leading innovations in key industrial sectors that are important to Canada. 

Building stronger Arctic communities
Modernizing productivity with advanced manufacturing
Innovating to defend our national security and sovereignty