Green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) can strengthen urban stormwater resilience, but its benefits depend on widespread adoption across neighborhoods. Despite growing policy support, adoption remains highly uneven, limiting collective impact. Here, to understand the drivers of this variation, we develop a
“A world-first trial of floating wetland pods in wastewater lagoons shows they cut greenhouse gas emissions by more than a quarter, highlighting their potential as a nature-based solution for decarbonizing the water sector.” “ […] the findings are encouraging for
New resources to help communities plan and build natural infrastructure solutions are now available on the Climate Insight Platform. The newly released extended fact sheets, developed by Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC) in collaboration with partners across Canada, highlight
Editor’s summary – Cities are hotspots for implementing nature-based solutions such as street trees, rain gardens, green roofs, and restored wetlands to mitigate urban heat, flooding, and pollution. The same stressors that necessitate these nature-based solutions also act as selection
The Municipal Flood Risk Check-Up has been developed to support Canadian municipalities in better preparing for heavy rainfall, river, and coastal flooding. It is a self-assessment questionnaire with 50 questions designed to assess potential flood hazards (flood exposure), and implementation
This guide provides an overview of measures you can implement to avoid or mitigate impacts of extreme weather events that can cause flooding before they occur. When properly designed and installed, appropriate floodproofing measures will reduce the likelihood of flood
Sand dunes are crucial coastal features that act as natural barriers against storms, protecting inland areas from flooding and erosion, while also providing unique, dynamic habitats for specialized plants and animals like sea turtles, shorebirds, and unique grasses that bind
“…every sector, from energy and manufacturing to agriculture, mining, and waste management, must decarbonize and adapt simultaneously. Nature-based solutions can do both.” Read the story here:https://www.forbes.com/sites/aminmirkouei/2025/11/13/nature-based-solutions-for-mining-and-waste-management/
“Defined as actions that protect, restore, and sustainably manage ecosystems, NbS reduce emissions of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, improve human health and wellbeing, and help cultivate economic stability. And they do so cost-effectively. The potential is extraordinary.” Read the
“There are key opportunities to support building more sustainable and climate-ready communities through increased use of nature-based solutions in developments.” Read the story here:https://phys.org/news/2025-09-canadian-cities-climate-nature.html