Development of a guideline on the integration of nature-based solutions (NbS) for the assessment of climate risk and vulnerability across different spatial scales

The research project will test how nature based solutions (NbS) could be integrated into real projects for climate change adaptation in Canada. The research project will provide a guideline for professionals to understand, justify, and measure the financial and non-financial value of NbS in adaptation work. This project will robustly translate theory into practice, considering the challenges and opportunities associated with NbS across different types of projects and a scales. The guidance developed through this project will, for example, identify which types of NbS are must effective, affordable, and adoptable for single properties, asset portfolios, and landscapes.

Faculty Supervisor:

Lisa Bornstein

Student:

Partner:

WSP Canada Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure; Information and cultural industries; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

McGill University

Program: