Advancing Natural Infrastructure Forum 2024

The Advancing Natural Infrastructure 2024 Forum, organized by the International Institute for Sustainable Development in collaboration with WaterSMART Solutions and the Natural Assets Initiative, is a unique chance to examine the current situation of natural infrastructure in the prairies and to influence the development of prairie water infrastructure in the future through a naturalistic approach.

A number of issues pertaining to water infrastructure confront the Canadian Prairies, such as a lack of funding for infrastructure, growing expenses, and hazards associated with climate change. One strategy that can help close this gap is natural infrastructure, which enables communities to meet their needs for water infrastructure (such as water supply, treatment, and flood protection) while also enhancing resilience generally. The Prairies are home to numerous examples of natural infrastructure in use, but there are few avenues for top implementers and specialists to collaborate, exchange ideas, and build upon their excellent work.