Nature Based Coastal Solutions and Ecological Restoration Symposium 2024

The 2024 Nature Based Coastal Solution and Ecological Restoration Symposium is dedicated to creating a space for reflection, collaboration, and development. Through open dialogue and discussion of successes earned, challenges faced, and lessons learned, we hope to support the continued implementation and advancements of nature-based and restoration projects in Canada and North America.

For a synopsis of last year’s event, and links to the event programs and Book of Abstracts, please visit the event blog

(https://www.transcoastaladaptations.com/news/workshop-series-2022)

TransCoastal Adaptations: Centre for Nature-Based Solutions and Coastal Zone Canada’s Nature Based Coastal Solutions Community of Practice are hosting this multi-day event in conjunction with the Society for Ecological Restoration Eastern Canada. The Symposium will connect coastal practitioners, coastal engineers, natural and social scientists, professors, students, planners, politicians, and Indigenous groups.

Together, we are working towards the application, implementation, and delivery of nature-based adaptations to climate change, and sharing the latest research in coastal and estuarine science!

The Nature Based Coastal Solutions and Ecological Restoration Symposium will be held from June 24-26, 2024, at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Bookending the event are 2 optional field trips (June 23, June 27), to view nature-based coastal adaptation strategies in action in Nova Scotia.

This year, the Symposium will focus on sharing case studies and examples of nature-based solutions for coastal climate resilience in practice.

Registration

Nature Based Coastal Solutions and Ecological Restoration Symposium

June 24-26

This event, hosted by TransCoastal Adaptations and Coastal Zone Canada’s Nature-Based Coastal Solutions Community of Practice, and in conjunction with the Society for Ecological Restoration (Eastern Canada) aims to engage critical discourse around the feasibility of nature-based adaptation to climate change by defining successful cases, developing frameworks, and mobilizing collective lessons learned. The symposium includes plenary-style talks, attracting leading experts across Canada and the USA and a public Nature Based Coastal Solutions and Ecological Restoration Expo (more information below) showcasing the nature-based climate adaptation and ecological restoration work being conducted regionally and nationally.

Nature Based Coastal Solutions and Ecological Restoration Expo

June 25, at Saint Mary’s University

The Nature Based Coastal Solutions and Ecological Restoration Expo is open to the public and will showcase nature-based climate adaptation work being conducted regionally and nationally.

If your group or organization is interested in a booth at the Expo, please contact us at transcoastaladaptations@smu.ca.

Field Trip and Workshops

June 23 and June 27

We are pleased to offer 4 exciting field trips that will highlight beautiful Nova Scotia, providing participants opportunity to visit restoration sites and nature-based projects in the Bay of Fundy and along the South Shore. Visit the Field Trips page for more details.

Sponsorship

Exhibitor booths are included with all levels of sponsorship, and will be located in an accessible and visible location. Exhibitors are not required to staff booths for all hours of the symposium, but should staff booths when possible during breaks (10:30-11am, 3-3:30pm), lunches (12:30-1:30) and during the expo. Booths will be assigned randomly. Spaces are limited. Exhibitor booths will include: