This eye-catching resource designed by Royama Design presents three popular applications of natural and nature-based infrastructure along with their components, principles and case study pricing examples. This is the printable version. If you are interested in the web version of
This eye-catching resource designed by Royama Design presents three popular applications of natural and nature-based infrastructure along with their components, principles and case study pricing examples. If you are interested in printing the poster, you can find the printing file
Valuation of Wetland Ecosystemic services Valuation of Wetland Ecosystemic services Dr. Doddick Gasser is a researcher in applied ecology and environment at CCNB-INNOV. In this video, he talks about his research on wetland ecosystem services in Northwest New Brunswick.This french
Sackville Green Roof Sackville Town Hall Green Roof Project Amanda Marlin is the Executive Director at EOS Eco-Energy in Sackville. In this video, she is joined by Dwayne Acton, Town Engineer, to talk about their green roof project on the
Bonus: Natural Brook Restoration Bonus: Natural Brook Restoration Sal Poirier is the Environmental officer at the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation. In this video, he explains how brooks can be restored using only natural materials. This video was edited by Royal Raven
The TNFD framework seeks to provide recommendations and guidance on nature-related risks and opportunities relevant to a wide range of market participants, including investors, analysts, corporate executives and boards, regulators, stock exchanges and accounting firms. The framework is being developed
Madawaska Maliseet First Nation Stream Restoration Madawaska Maliseet First Nation Stream Restoration Sal Poirier is the Environmental officer at the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation. In this video, he walks us through his stream restoration project that uses principles of nature-based
The Climate Risk Institute (CRI) hosts courses to advance adaptation in Ontario, and the Prairies: o Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Training for Professional Planners (ON). CRI is collaborating with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute and Risk Sciences International to offer
This course serves as an introduction to the concept and considerations related to coastal restoration with a nature-based approach. The speaker is Victoria Fernandez, coastal engineer at CBCL limited in Halifax.
As witnessed in recent weeks, rising seas, swollen atmospheric rivers and post-tropical storms are a threat to community infrastructure, housing and the safety of those living along Canada’s east and west coasts. In response, new guidance from the Intact Centre
ACAP Saint John has been hard at work implementing nature-based solutions in southern New Brunswick. Their latest rain garden event saw over 30 volunteers work together to create a massive rain garden of 200 square meters. They have also started
Video of a hands-on workshop hosted by GDDPC and several partners in August 2021. This two-day workshop applied the Living Shorelines method to a section of a waterfront land at the Cocagne Community Park. Watch the video HERE.
Canadian communities and infrastructure are vulnerable to coastal and riverine flood hazards. The risks associated with coastal and river flooding are escalating as a result of development in river floodplains and coastal zones, and the effects of climate change on
By UNIDO, October 25, 2021 Click Here for the Original Post! Using nature in infrastructure projects could save US$248bn per year — study Governments and investors could save US$248bn a year, protect the environment and benefit local communities by replacing or complementing
Over the past year, the Canadian Institute for Climate Choices has been modeling what climate change could mean for Canada. We have looked specifically at climate change impacts on health – including impacts from heat, ground-level ozone, and Lyme disease
By phys.org, October 21, 2021 Click Here for the Original Post! Thirsty cities need a human/nature infrastructure combo In cities growing in both size and thirst across the globe, sustainability is constrained by the gray of dams and water treatment
We are happy to announce an exciting support opportunity for anyone interested in learning about natural asset management. The Royal Roads University is offering a course on natural asset management taught by Roy Brooke, Executive Director of the Municipal Natural
By David Suzuki Foundation, September 16, 2021 Click Here for the Original Post! Natural toolbox helps Gibsons and Pointe-du-Chêne plan for coastal emergencies Since 2018, we have worked together with the Municipal Natural Assets Initiative to quantify the services natural assets offer,
The third report in our Costs of Climate Change series finds that Canada’s infrastructure decisions aren’t accounting for climate change. These risks are leaving Canadians under water, physically and financially, threatening our future well-being and prosperity. For the full report
By MNAI, September 9, 2021 Click Here for the Original Post! Natural asset guidelines now available for engineers & geoscientists Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia published its Professional Practice Guidelines – Local Government Asset Management to describe expectations and obligations of professional
By ABC News, August 23, 2021 Click Here for the Original Post! Study finds green roofs make solar panels more efficient Two identical office buildings side by side in Sydney’s Barangaroo provided a perfect opportunity for solar energy researchers to
Over 20 projects are being co-funded through Natural Resources Canada’s Building Regional Adaptation Capacity and Expertise (BRACE) Program, each focusing on themes such as infrastructure, natural resources, or communities. Projects help engineers, planners and others develop adaptation expertise and skills
This course serves as a guide on the implementation of rain gardens and touches on site planning and garden design considerations. The speakers are Jolyne Hebert, Executive Manager at the Shediac Bay Association, and Brittany Cormier, Project Lead at the
This course is an introduction on climate change and natural infrastructure in the province of New Brunswick, Canada
New Brunswick’s Department of Environment and Local Governments is looking for a Climate Change Adaptation Specialist. Click here for the job posting
A prototype software enabling urban practitioners to estimate the site-specific air quality impacts of roadside vegetation barriers has been launched out of the University of Birmingham. It tracks highly localised changes in pollutant concentrations due to changes in the dispersion
From: NBEN, July 16, 2021 In partnership with Nature NB and Nature Canada, the NBEN is officially launching its national project map on nature-based climate solutions (NBCS). NBCS are actions that work with and enhance nature to help address climate
From: Infrastructure Canada, 25 June, 2021 Click Here for the Original Post! Government of Canada announces new Natural Infrastructure Fund Infrastructure Canada has announced a new, $200 million Natural Infrastructure Fund. Under this new program, the first of its kind
The Map of Adaptation Actions houses a collection of climate change adaptation case studies that may be useful to decision-makers and those taking action on climate change adaptation. Map development was co-led by the Canadian Center for Climate Services (Environment and Climate Change
By phys.org, June 18th, 2021 Click Here for Original Post! An acceleration of coastal overtopping around the world The combination of sea level rise, tides, storm surge and waves has increased the overtopping of natural and artificial coastal protection by
The Shediac Bay Association has produced its Rain garden design and construction guide for homeowners! Take a look to learn more about this functional piece of landscaping that benefits pollinators, the environment and your property. Click here to see the
By phys.org, May 26th, 2021 Click Here for Original Post! Urban heat islands affect tree canopy temperatures and health, study says Healthy urban tree canopies provide shade and water transpiration that can mitigate the warming effects of urban heat islands
By the Canadian Institute for Climate Choice Click Here for Original Post! Natural Infrastructure Case Studies for Canada The Canadian Institute for Climate Choices has developed three new case studies in partnership with Smart Prosperity Institute. These case studies inform
By Infrastructure Canada, 14 May, 2021 Click Here for Original Post! Canada Healthy Community Initiative: Opportunity for Natural Infrastructure in Public Spaces The second round of funding for the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative is open. Applicants can apply for funding
By the Water Canada, 12 January, 2021 Click Here for Original Post! Building the Business Case for Natural Infrastructure Flooding is a critical issue facing Canadian municipalities that will only become more challenging as we continue to experience the effects of
From: Department of Finance Canada, 19 April, 2021 Click Here for the Original Post! Canadian Government Proposes Natural Infrastructure Funds in 2021 Budget On April 19th, the Canadian Government announced a $200 millions fund for natural infrastructure projects. In doing
This year again, NBEN’s Building Regional Adaptation Capacity and Expertise project is seeking partners to to enhance the outreach of existing or planned natural infrastructure projects in New Brunswick by partnering with organizations to support them in developing educational materials
By the MNAI, 11 March, 2021 Click Here for Original Post! Studies examine natural assets’ role in coastal risk and resilience Gibsons, B.C., and Pointe-du-Chêne, New Brunswick, are learning about the value of their coastal natural assets and how they
This report produced by Lyndsey M. Burrell, as part of a Master’s degree of Environmental Management at University of New Brunswick, documents the range of values and perceptions of forests among local stakeholders. It includes New Brunswickers’ ranking of ecological
This report produced by Baani Dhillon, as part of a Master’s degree of Environmental Management at University of New Brunswick, documents the range of values and perceptions of wetlands among local stakeholders. It includes New Brunswickers’ ranking of ecological functions