Inuvialuit develop plan to combat erosion, retreating ice caused by climate change – CBC North

March 29, 2016

The Inuvialuit Regional Corporation is developing its first ever climate change adaptation strategy for its Inuit communities that are struggling to deal with the onslaught of an unpredictable and warmer Arctic.

“Tuk is really experiencing climate change. Erosion is a serious problem,” said Chuktia Gruben, one of Tuktoyaktuk’s climate change monitors. “Houses are getting close to the ocean. Our graveyard site is also a serious problem, because due to the erosion it may cave in or fall into the water.”

The final strategy document will be completed in the summer. In April a website will be launched.

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