BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:Events Booking BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6adb6162e302a SUMMARY:Mapping natural assets and responding to the impacts of climate cha nge - Learning from Connected Communities: An in-depth look at Nature-Base d Climate Solutions in Atlantic Canada DESCRIPTION:Climate change is here\, it is happening\, and it is impacting New Brunswickers across the province and other Atlantic Canada residents.& nbsp\; Nature-based and natural approaches to adapting to climate change f ocus on implementing infrastructure that restores and protects natural are as while removing greenhouse gasses from the atmosphere\, reducing floodin g and stormwater surge risks\, and supporting biodiversity. There is int erest and support for nature-based climate solutions from residents (see p ublic survey of opinion results \;here) \;and there are many examp les of successful projects across the region (see maps of case studies&nbs p\;here).  \;Municipalities\, community organizations\, and landowners \, however\, face many barriers and challenges to developing their own nat ure-based projects including access to funding\, materials\, knowledgeable contractors\, native plants\, and more. Join the NBEN\, CLIMAtlantic\, and Nature NB for a seven-part webinar and discussion series throughout Ju ne and early July where we will hear from communities \;across the Atl antic Provinces who \;have implemented nature-based infrastructure. Le t's learn from their experience to understand the  \;challenges they e ncountered in the process\, how they overcame those challenges\, where the y accessed the funds and resources\, and what the results/successes of the projects have been. \;There will be opportunities to ask speakers you r pressing questions and receive input and advice to surpass the challenge s you might be facing in your communities.This third webinar will be explo ring how communities can ensure the longterm management and longevity of t heir nature-based infrastructure through mapping and management of natural assets\, and preparing to respond to the effects of climate change. \ ;Infrastructure requires long term management and maintenance\, and it can be challenging to know what is required to maintain nature-based infrastr ucture. Many communities across Atlantic Canada have worked to identify\, value\, and account for natural assets in their provision of municipal ser vices. Management and maintenance plans are even more crucial in the face of climate change impacts\, as communities often have to pivot and re-eval uate to respond to major storm events like Hurricane Fiona. \;Speakers : Dodick Gasser\, CCNB-INOV\, Grand Falls\, NBDodick Gasser\, Ph. D.\, A gr.\, M. Env.\, is a research scientist in applied ecology and environment with over 20 years of experience in applied research with organizations i n forest ecology\, silviculture\, sustainable forest management\, natural resources management\, waste management\, agriculture &\; land use plan ning. He has undertaken extensive environmental and agricultural research projects over his career. He leads a team that applies and develops severa l methodologies to characterize natural assets\, assess ecosystem services and plan nature-based solutions. Alistair Ozon\, Water Coordinator\, Ci ty of Charlottetown \;Alistair joined the City’s Environment and Sus tainability Department in 2020 as the Water Coordinator. He completed an u ndergraduate degree in Environmental Science at Dalhousie University and h as an Advanced Diploma in Water Quality from Memorial University’s Marin e Institute. In his role with the City\, he works with local watershed gro ups\, academic institutions and other stakeholders on projects relating to watershed management\, Charlottetown’s Ecological Pond Study\, municipa l natural asset management\, living shorelines\, and flood protection. Ali stair also works with the Water &\; Sewer Utility to further water cons ervation measures and works to encourage low impact development practices in stormwater managementThis webinar will be bilingual with interpretation . \; DTSTART:20230614T150000Z DTEND:20230614T160000Z DTSTAMP:20230512T173542Z ORGANIZER;CN=New Brunswick Environmental Network:MAILTO:nben@nben.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR