Nature-based Solutions for Coastal Flooding Workshop Series: Retrofitting Infrastructure Using Nature-based Solutions (NBS) Workshop
Online
18 and 19 May, 2022
11:30-13:30 EDT
Semi-Private
This workshop series is organized as part of the trilateral project “Nature-based Solutions to Address Flooding in Coastal Cities” and will convene practitioners and decisionmakers from across North America to scope needs and opportunities for supporting broader implementation of NBS to address flooding in coastal cities.
This meeting is by invitation only.
Agenda
Day 1 – May 18
Welcome and introduction
Panel: Perspectives from Canada, Mexico, and the United States
What are opportunities for NBS retrofitting within an existing/aging infrastructure portfolio?
US Army Corps of Engineers
United States
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Examples of NBS versus traditional (grey) infrastructure solutions
National Research Council of Canada
Canada
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At what stages can we perform NBS retrofitting, including new construction, repair, modification, or replacement?
ICRA Consultores
Mexico
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Panel Q&A
Health Break
Group Activity
Summary of Session and Next Steps
Day 2 – May 19
Welcome and introduction
Trinational Panel: Perspectives from Canada, Mexico, and the United States
Barriers or gaps in knowledge or data that hinder wider implementation of NbS retrofitting.
What are opportunities for NBS retrofitting within an existing/aging infrastructure portfolio?
Golder Associates Ltd.
Canada
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Legal and financial responsibilities for retrofitting
Independent consultant
Mexico
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Incentives for retrofitting infrastructure with NBS versus more traditional (grey) infrastructure solutions
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
United States
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Panel Q&A
Health Break
Group Activity
Summary of Session and Next Steps
Contact
Lucie Robidoux
Head of Unit, Ecosystems
(514) 350-4311