Purpose

This study aims to identify Canadian archives that are at risk for climate change threats, to present a snapshot of current practices around disaster planning, sustainability and climate adaptation and to provide recommended next steps for records managers and archivists adapting to climate change.

Design/methodology/approach

These objectives were achieved by analyzing the geographic locations of Canadian archives in relation to projected climate data and by analyzing the results of a survey distributed to staff at Canadian archival repositories.

Findings

This study found that all Canadian archives will be impacted by projected changes in both annual mean temperatures and precipitation to the year 2080. Themes that emerged surrounding climate adaptation strategies include the investment in the design and efficiency of spaces housing records and the importance of resilient buildings, the need for increased training on climate change, engaging senior leadership and administrators on climate change and developing regional strategies. Preparing for and mitigating the impact of climate change on the facilities and holdings needs to become a priority.

Originality/value

This research underscores the importance of developing climate adaptation strategies, considering the sustainability of records management and archival professional practice, increasing the resilience of the facilities and records and strengthening the disaster planning and recovery methods.

中文翻译：

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气候变化对加拿大档案的影响

目的

本研究旨在确定面临气候变化威胁风险的加拿大档案，展示有关灾害规划、可持续性和气候适应的当前做法的快照，并为适应气候变化的档案管理者和档案工作者提供建议的后续步骤。

设计/方法/方法

这些目标是通过分析与预测气候数据相关的加拿大档案馆的地理位置以及分析分发给加拿大档案馆工作人员的调查结果来实现的。

发现

这项研究发现，到 2080 年，所有加拿大档案馆都将受到年平均气温和降水量预计变化的影响。围绕气候适应战略出现的主题包括对空间住房记录的设计和效率的投资以及弹性建筑的重要性，需要增加气候变化培训，让高级领导和行政人员参与气候变化以及制定区域战略。准备和减轻气候变化对设施和财产的影响需要成为优先事项。

原创性/价值

这项研究强调了制定气候适应战略的重要性，考虑到记录管理和档案专业实践的可持续性，提高设施和记录的弹性，并加强灾害规划和恢复方法。