BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:Events Booking BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ada492a4b95d SUMMARY: Hybrid infrastructure approaches to climate adaptation and mitigat ion - 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 fourth webinar will explore different hybrid infrastructure approaches including green roofs and gree n shores for property owners. \;One of the many ways to integrate natu re-based approaches to infrastructure into \;mainstream decision-makin g\, is to implement hybrid solutions which meld the strengths of both natu re-based/green infrastructure with grey/human-made infrastructure\, while still providing additional benefits to the human and natural environments. These hybrid approaches may take many forms\, but on June 22nd from 12-1p m Amanda Marlin from EOS Eco-Energy will speak to their work developing an d maintaining a green roof in Sackville\, New Brunswick\, followed by Kell y Umlah from Transcoastal Adaptations who will speak to their Green Shores program to support hybrid efforts to improve the stability and adaptative capacity of shorelines.Speakers:Amanda \;Marlin\, \;originally fr om Quebec’s Eastern \;Townships\, has a Degree in Geography from Mou nt Allison University and a Master’s in Environmental Studies from Dalho usie University. \;Amanda \;has worked in the community developmen t field for over 20 years working on historical\, indigenous\, sustainabil ity planning\, and environmental projects. In the past\, she worked as an associate with Chignecto Consulting Group\, Mount Allison University’s R ural and Small-Town Program\, and Agriculture Canada. \;Since 2013&nbs p\;Amanda \;has been Executive Director at EOS Eco-Energy\, an award-w inning environmental charity. Her work with EOS has focused on climate cha nge adaptation\, energy efficiency\, renewable energy\, sustainable living \, environmental education\, natural infrastructure and leading a team of staff and volunteers. She \;has also \;served on the boards of the Tantramar Family Resource Centre\, Aster Group Environmental Services Co- op\, New Brunswick Environmental Network\, Beausejour Renewable Energy Co- op\, the \;Town of \;Sackville’s Climate Change \;Advisory C ommittee of Council\, and parents’ committees at local schools. She rece ntly received a Queen’s Platinum Jubilee medal for outstanding community service in New Brunswick. She will be chatting about her experience coord inating a green roof project in Sackville\, New Brunswick.  \;Kelly U mlah coordinates the Green Shores® program on the East coast. Their job a s Education and Outreach Coordinator is to promote the use of Nature-Based Solutions to climate change impacts through knowledge sharing\, technical training\, and implementing the Green Shores principles into shoreline ad aptation projects.This webinar will be in English with French interpretati on. \; DTSTART:20230622T150000Z DTEND:20230622T160000Z DTSTAMP:20230512T174752Z ORGANIZER;CN=New Brunswick Environmental Network:MAILTO:nben@nben.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR