Nature and Climate: The Twin Crises

Nature NB recognizes that our climate is changing and that these has clear impacts on our natural history, wildlife, and communities. We are already seeing the impacts of climate change in New Brunswick from increased erosion, flood risk, and heat waves.

Fortunately, our natural areas can help.

Wetlands, forests, dunes, and other natural systems help protect our communities from the brunt of climate change. For example, wetlands and forests can slow and store rain water, reducing the risk of flooding in downstream areas while healthy vegetated dune systems act as an anchor to reduce coastal erosion.

Supporting these types of nature-based climate approaches create win-win-win scenarios for wildlife, climate, and our communities.

What we are doing

Nature NB works with individuals, municipalities, NGOs, and other groups to build expertise and capacity for nature-based climate action in New Brunswick and Atlantic Canada. Check out the links below to learn more about some of our projects with our partners.

• Visit the Natural & Nature-based Infrastructure Community of Practice
• Check out this map of nature-based climate projects and solutions
• Looking to review local climate science or maps? Check out Climate Atlas here
• Learn more about nature-based climate actions from our friends at Nature Canada

Climate Change & Biodiversity

Check out our special issue of the NB Naturalist on climate change and biodiversity here

Thanks to our partners and funders !

Without them, our projects on nature-based climate solutions wouldn’t be possible. Visit their website below to learn more!