Lunch and Learn Series: Panel Discussion—Overcoming Barriers and Next Steps

Are you interested in nature-based solutions (green infrastructure) and want to see more of them in your community? Join the NBEN, Nature Canada, and Nature NB for a free lunch and learn series! This unique four-part webinar series will provide participants with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully implement nature-based solutions.

Come learn about the financial, environmental, and social advantages of nature-based solutions, including avoided costs from extreme weather events and reduced liabilities, from expert speakers who will provide case studies and practical examples of successful integration of green infrastructure and nature-based solutions in Atlantic Canada.

Part 3: Panel Discussion—Overcoming Barriers and Next Steps

Hear from this webinar series’ speakers and other municipal climate adaptation specialists about the barriers to implementing nature-based solutions and strategies to overcome these barriers. This 40-minute interactive discussion will be moderated by Michelle Molnar, Technical Director, Natural Assets Initiative. There will also be time for a Q&A session after this roundtable.

French interpretation will be provided.

Agenda:

• Welcome and introduction (Charles Thibodeau, NBEN)
• Panel discussion: Overcoming barriers and next steps (Serge Dupuis, Université de Moncton; Jenna Miller, CLIMAtlantic; Jillian Hudgins, City of Fredericton)
• Q&A session (Michelle Molnar, Natural Assets Initiative)
• Closing remarks and next steps (Charles Thibodeau, NBEN)

Learn about and register for the other events in the series here:

• Part 1: The Business Case for Green Infrastructure and Nature-Based Approaches
• Part 2: Incorporating Nature-Based Solutions: Practical Steps for Municipalities
• Part 4: Digital Workshop