Advancing Natural Infrastructure in Canada: A forum report

This report summarizes the outcomes of the Advancing Natural Infrastructure in Canada forum held on November 14, 2018, which brought together experts to discuss the role of natural infrastructure (NI) in building climate-resilient landscapes and cities.

• Natural infrastructure (NI), defined as actively managed natural systems and resources like soil, plants, and wetlands, is increasingly used in Canada and globally to address climate change risks and environmental and economic needs. A report by the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation, IISD, and the Insurance Bureau of Canada indicates that NI projects in Canada provide value for money and critical benefits to society and local communities.
• The forum identified several requirements to improve the implementation of NI across Canada, specifically the need for dedicated funding programs, communication, capacity building, and guidance for planning and implementation. Additionally, there is a need for more demonstrated projects, the inclusion of natural assets in public sector accounting, and the development of performance metrics and outcome evaluations.

APA

Roy,, M. S. P. (2019). Advancing Natural Infrastructure in Canada: A forum report. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/advancing-natural-infrastructure-canada-forum-report

Chicago

Roy,, Madeline Stanley,Marina Puzyreva,Dimple. Advancing Natural Infrastructure in Canada: A forum report. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2019. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/advancing-natural-infrastructure-canada-forum-report.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{roy2019advancing, author = {Roy,, Madeline Stanley,Marina Puzyreva,Dimple}, title = {{Advancing Natural Infrastructure in Canada: A forum report}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2019}, month = feb, url = {https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/advancing-natural-infrastructure-canada-forum-report}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }