It’s time to look beyond the status quo and consider nature-based solutions to protect the places we love. The Canso Causeway connecting Cape Breton Island to mainland Nova Scotia and the Vancouver seawall are just two examples. Nature-based solutions prevent shoreline pollution, support biodiversity, can increase property value and contribute to overall human well-being. As such, raising awareness about different nature-based options and being transparent about costs and benefits can help build confidence in nature-based solutions. Successful nature-based solutions also require place-based collaboration and knowledge sharing between impacted peoples, engineers, scientists and decision-makers that consider social and ecological interests.
