This course is an introduction on climate change and natural infrastructure in the province of New Brunswick, Canada
Read moreEditor’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
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
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
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This course is an introduction on climate change and natural infrastructure in the province of New Brunswick, Canada
Read moreNew Brunswick’s Department of Environment and Local Governments is looking for a Climate Change Adaptation Specialist. Click here for the job posting
Read moreFrom: 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 ch
Read moreFrom: 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
Read moreBy 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 protectio
Read moreBy 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 is
Read moreBy 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. Th
Read moreBy 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. Applica
Read moreBy 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 th
Read moreFrom: 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 infrastructu
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