Where to Find Climate-Informed Standards and Codes
These webpages direct you to the latest climate-informed standards, codes and guidelines from the National Research Council and Standards Council of Canada
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Welcome to the Infrastructure and Buildings Working Group
Welcome — and thank you for your interest in the Infrastructure Buildings Working Group (IBWG)!
IBWG April 10, 2025 (Meeting 44)
At this meeting we heard from Public Safety Canada and Quebec's Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs du Québec (MELCCFP)
June 9, 2025 - A Global Assessment of Building Codes: Current Status and Evolving Needs to Promote Resilient, Green and Inclusive Buildings
Published by the World Bank Group, report examines future urban infrastructure needs and the role of improved building codes in addressing climate risks. It focuses on structural safety, green buildings, and accessibility, offering guidance for policymakers, professionals, and development partners.
IBWG December 10, 2024 (Meeting 43)
At this meeting we heard from Housing Infrastructure and Communities Canada (Climate Toolkit for Housing Infrastructure) and Standards Council of Canada (From Knowledge to Action Workshop Takeaways)
IBWG October 1, 2024 (Meeting 42)
At this meeting we heard from the National Research Council (Resilient Residential Retrofits) and Public Safety Canada (Federal Flood Risk Identification Initiatives)
Getting Nature into Financial Reporting: Natural Asset Disclosures for Local Governments
Created by the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation