PEI - Climatlantic

Find province-specific climate change adaptation resources for Prince Edward Island

This page shares resources and tools to support adaptation efforts across the island.

CLIMATE RISKS

Climate Change Risk Assessment

The Climate Change Risk Assessment identifies and ranks the most serious climate risks facing PEI now and in the future, including coastal erosion, post-tropical storms, heat waves, and intense rain and flooding. It looks at how these hazards could affect communities, infrastructure, the environment, the economy, and Indigenous communities.

Climate Change Risk Assessment and Adaptation Initiatives in PEI

A slide deck provided context to the risk assessment and adaptation initiatives in PEI.

COASTAL HAZARDS

PEI Climate Hazard & Risk Information System (CHRIS)

CHRIS is a web-based mapping tool that allows the public and decision makers to explore climate-related hazards and information for the Province of Prince Edward Island. CHRIS can be accessed on any computer, tablet, or smartphone, but for the best experience, we recommend using a computer or tablet due to the large amount of data.

Coastal Hazards Information Platform (CHIP)

CHIP is an interactive map that allows users to visualize the coastal hazards that affect communities and properties on PEI. Users can explore areas vulnerable to coastal flooding caused by sea level rise, tides, and storm surge over time. It provides information on how the coastline has changed over the past 50 years due to erosion.

Coastal Change Monitoring on Prince Edward Island

A website explaining coastal erosion, and how it is being monitored on Prince Edward Island

Coastal Hazard Assessment

This web page explains the purpose of a coastal hazard assessment. It also describes the steps to determine who is eligible and how to apply to have one completed.

Prince Edward Island Coastal Property Guide

This guide answers questions about coastal properties, including what you can and can’t do. It also outlines potential risks associated with living on the coast and how you can adapt.

Post Tropical Storm Fiona Highwater Mark and Shoreline Erosion Field Notes with Photos

This report offers an extensive overview of the coastal damage resulting from post tropical storm Fiona. Included in this report are images and detailed observations of the damage.

State of the Coast Report

This report offers an overview of PEI’s coastline conditions. It highlights important background information that can be used to develop policies leading to improved coastal management.

ADAPTATION PLANS

Climate Adaptation Plan

PEI’s climate adaptation plan provides an overview of actions to prepare for and reduce the impacts of climate change for Island residents. It covers six themes, including: disaster resilience and response, resilient communities, climate ready industries, health and mental well-being, natural habitat and biodiversity, and knowledge and capacity.

Building Resilience for PEI Agriculture

This climate adaptation plan outlines how farmers, researchers, and others can protect the future of farming with practical actions, strategies and teamwork.

PEI Seafood Sector Climate Change Adaptation Strategy

This strategy outlines possible measures to increase the seafood sector’s climate resilience. It looks at how provincial infrastructure, planning, research, and monitoring programs could enhance the sector’s ability to address the impacts of climate change.

A collection of short videos that look at climate change impacts across Prince Edward Island, and how Islanders are adapting.

The Black Ash Project

This web page offers information about the black ash, as well as annual ecological reports.