Asset Publisher Integrating Adaptation into Codes and Standards for Northern Infrastructure2011-11-29The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is pleased to be leading the Northern Infrastructure Standardization Initiative with support from Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC). Northern infrastructure is vulnerable to climate change impacts, such as permafrost degradation, coastal erosion, changes to temperature and precipitation patterns. Currently, however, limited consideration of these impacts is given when designing new infrastructure, or repairing existing infrastructure. Northerners need to have access to key tools that will enable them to adapt infrastructure to these changing conditions. The key activities under this initiative include:
For more information regarding this initiative, please contact Kelly Montgomery, Program Manager, Standardization Policy, at [email protected]. Related information | Web Content Display To receive SCC news and press releases, contact [email protected]. Please specify your language preference. Tel: +1 613 238 3222
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