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.
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
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,
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
New Brunswick’s Department of Environment and Local Governments is looking for a Climate Change Adaptation Specialist. Click here for the job posting
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