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Nature-based solutions could save billions in the fight against climate change

Preserving or restoring natural infrastructure such as wetlands, forests and coastal mangroves provides significant carbon sequestration and climate risk mitigation value. These types of NBS interventions could save upwards of $248 billion per year, globally, versus human-made infrastructure. NBS provide multiple benefits, including local jobs, biodiversity, clean air and water, and social, cultural and health benefits to people; however, these benefits are often not accounted for and funding for natural infrastructure is still lacking. Read the article from the Guardian here

Paradigm shift sees U.S. Army Corps of Engineers consider NBS on par with grey infrastructure

Despite a long history of implementing conventional engineering practices,…

European cities leaning on NBS to address climate threats and add social benefits, including happiness

The European project NBSINFRA is exploring the implementation of NBS to help…

Calgary City Council to debate roadside naturalization plan

A motion by Ward 11 Councilor, Kourtney Penner, for roadside naturalization…