A leader in climate change research
Climate change is creating new challenges for Canada's environment, communities and economy. Through our strategic plan, we have committed to tackling climate change and the environmental issues affecting industries and governments in Canada and around the world.
We work with industry leaders to develop the technologies, innovations and other tools needed to create a new climate economy. Our climate change research focuses on adaptation and resilience, clean energy, low-carbon transportation and industrial decarbonization.
Every year, our scientists publish over 100 peer-reviewed articles related to climate change and the environment. They work with government departments to inform science-based guidelines and policies, and support Canadian companies in developing tools and technologies to protect Canada's environment and communities.
Find out more about our work to fight climate change and protect the environment!
The NRC is committed to using its strengths to support a prosperous green economy.
Our 2024–2029 Strategic Plan and our Annual Report for fiscal year 2024–2025 highlight this commitment.
Success stories
Researching plastic pollution in the Arctic through Inuit-led collaboration
Inuit-led project uses advanced methods to guide Arctic pollution research
The NRC's advanced wildfire research sparks excellent results
Multidisciplinary research enhances our understanding of wildfires, advancing mitigation strategies and resilience
Blue economy assessment framework for Atlantic Canada
Framework guides businesses in aligning with ocean health and wealth for sustainable practices
Read more stories about our commitment to environmental research.
Our climate and sustainability programs and initiatives
The NRC and Indigenous collaboration
The NRC is dedicated to fostering partnerships with Indigenous researchers and communities, focusing on critical issues such as the environment and climate change.
Visit the NRC and Indigenous collaboration web page to learn more.
- Advanced Clean Energy program
- Arctic and Northern Challenge program
- Clean and Energy-efficient Transportation program
- Climate Resilient Built Environment Initiative
- Construction Sector Digitalization and Productivity Challenge program
- Critical Battery Materials Initiatives
- e-Auto Challenge program
- Industrial Carbon Management program
- Low-emission Aviation program
- Low Carbon Built Environment Challenge program
- Materials for Clean Fuels Challenge program
- Ocean program
- Platform to Decarbonize the Construction Sector at Scale
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