Climate change
Climate change seems to be happening faster than ever before, and its effects are increasingly being felt in the province. Trends show that global warming, rising sea levels, increased storm surges and extreme precipitation are particularly affecting coastal areas. It is therefore essential that New Brunswick's coastal communities, like the Regional Town of Cap-Acadie, demonstrate resilience and initiative in mitigating the risks associated with climate change.
In 2019, the municipalities of Beaubassin-est and Cap-Pelé presented their climate change adaptation plans. Since then, two major storms, Dorian (September 2019) and Fiona (September 2022), have shown us the importance of being well prepared as a community. The Regional Town of Cap-Acadie is currently working to combine the information and recommendations from these plans to better adapt.
Municipalities are on the front line when it comes to climate impacts. By working with governments at provincial and federal levels and with various organizations in the region, they can implement initiatives to effectively manage risks, protect the safety of community residents and promote sustainable development.
By visiting this web page, Cap-Acadie residents can learn more about how they can better prepare for events such as those we've experienced in recent years. By following these recommendations, you'll be helping to make our community more efficient and resilient. Check this page regularly for updates and other information.
Climate change adaptation plansThe climate change adaptation plans that were published in 2019 highlight the impacts and vulnerabilities of the Beaubassin-est Rural Community and Cap-Pelé (now Cap-Acadie). These plans also present the challenges the municipality faces because of climate change.
The aim of these plans is to provide a comprehensive understanding of climate change so that potential risks to the community can be managed. These plans present the initiatives that will need to be undertaken over the years to mitigate the growing impacts on the population, existing and future infrastructures, and the natural environment.
Given these predicted impacts, protecting natural infrastructures is an important part of adapting to climate change. This is particularly important when it comes to the coastal zone. This vulnerable zone contains both residences and buildings, as well as facilities that are important to the local economy and tourism. The importance of protecting natural infrastructures such as dunes and salt marshes is explained in another section later on this page.
It has been estimated that the Cap-Acadie region will be impacted primarily by three climate change indicators, namely:
In 2019, the municipalities of Beaubassin-est and Cap-Pelé presented their climate change adaptation plans. Since then, two major storms, Dorian (September 2019) and Fiona (September 2022), have shown us the importance of being well prepared as a community. The Regional Town of Cap-Acadie is currently working to combine the information and recommendations from these plans to better adapt.
Municipalities are on the front line when it comes to climate impacts. By working with governments at provincial and federal levels and with various organizations in the region, they can implement initiatives to effectively manage risks, protect the safety of community residents and promote sustainable development.
By visiting this web page, Cap-Acadie residents can learn more about how they can better prepare for events such as those we've experienced in recent years. By following these recommendations, you'll be helping to make our community more efficient and resilient. Check this page regularly for updates and other information.
Climate change adaptation plansThe climate change adaptation plans that were published in 2019 highlight the impacts and vulnerabilities of the Beaubassin-est Rural Community and Cap-Pelé (now Cap-Acadie). These plans also present the challenges the municipality faces because of climate change.
The aim of these plans is to provide a comprehensive understanding of climate change so that potential risks to the community can be managed. These plans present the initiatives that will need to be undertaken over the years to mitigate the growing impacts on the population, existing and future infrastructures, and the natural environment.
Given these predicted impacts, protecting natural infrastructures is an important part of adapting to climate change. This is particularly important when it comes to the coastal zone. This vulnerable zone contains both residences and buildings, as well as facilities that are important to the local economy and tourism. The importance of protecting natural infrastructures such as dunes and salt marshes is explained in another section later on this page.
It has been estimated that the Cap-Acadie region will be impacted primarily by three climate change indicators, namely:
- Rising sea levels and storm surges;
- Increased intensity of precipitation and meteorological events;
- Changes in average temperatures.
