Sand dunes are crucial coastal features that act as natural barriers against storms, protecting inland areas from flooding and erosion, while also providing unique, dynamic habitats for specialized plants and animals like sea turtles, shorebirds, and unique grasses that bind
This highlights the importance of wetland restoration as a nature-based climate solution, which could potentially offset significant amounts of greenhouse gas emissions, particularly carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4), which are key contributors to climate change. Recent research has highlighted
As the world confronts the escalating climate crisis, innovative solutions such as the multi-faceted approach centered on nature-based solutions need to be implemented to help mitigate urban heat risks. Read more on this from the University of Waterloo’s latest entry
“Canadian communities face challenges of declining infrastructure quality and diminishing health and resilience of many ecosystems, a challenge made far more pressing by climate change. To address this, leading local governments are starting to identify, value and account for natural