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Interdisciplinary Centre on Climate Change
Faculty of Environment
Dr. Daniel Scott, Director
519-888-4567, ext. 35497
Email: dj2scott@uwaterloo.ca
Office: Environment 1, Room 106
Change matters...
The Interdisciplinary Centre on Climate Change (IC3) brings together experts across disciplines to consider the impacts of climate change from every angle. A fresh approach, built on smart science, working toward achievable solutions – because at Waterloo, change really does matter.
Established in 2008, IC3 seeks to advance research on climate change by facilitating interdisciplinary research and providing relevant scientific information that empowers business, government and civil society to prepare and respond effectively to weather events and climate change.
News
- May 17, 2017Canadian Voices on Changing Flood Risk: Findings from a National Survey
A recent study led by the Interdisciplinary Centre on Climate Change (IC3) and Partners for Action (P4A) at the University of Waterloo demonstrates that, although the risk of floods may be on the rise, risk awareness from homeowners is lacking.
The researchers surveyed 2,300 Canadian households and found that in general, Canadians are not aware of their flood risks and are unprepared for flooding events.
- Mar. 31, 2017Experts Combat Community Flooding, Canada’s Costliest Extreme Weather Challenge
Due to the growing number of costly and severe flooding events in communities across Canada, the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) and the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation (Intact Centre - University of Waterloo), have announced a joint effort to develop a new report on nationally applicable best practices for flood-resilient greenfield community design.
- Feb. 20, 2017A local solution to a global flooding problem
The Record recently featured an article on Elizabeth English, an associate professor at the University of Waterloo, who is leading a team of researchers on a project to help manage flood-prone areas of the Grand River.