Environmental Science and Climate Research(ESCR)

Government of Nunavut, Canada

Publications

• Review Article   
  Assessing Climate Change Readiness in Nunavut: A Systematic Review of Adaptation Readiness, Policy, and CommunityLed Action
  Author(s): A M Waheedul Hoque*
  
  Nunavut, a northern Canadian territory deeply affected by climate change, faces acute adaptation challenges due to rapid environmental transformations, socio-economic constraints, and legacies of colonial governance. This systematic review synthesizes peer-reviewed research to assess Nunavut’s adaptation readiness—defined as the capacity of institutions, policies, governance systems, communities, and Inuit knowledge to anticipate and respond to climate impacts. The review analyzes literature spanning policy frameworks, institutional capacity, community-led initiatives, youth engagement, and the integration of Inuit Qaujimaningit (IQ). Findings reveal that while Nunavut has developed adaptation plans and policies, implementation is limited by institutional fragmentation, inconsistent mandate enforcement, and insufficient funding. Community-led actions, particularly those gr.. Read More»
  

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