Grant: Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Memorial University of Newfoundland
$99,464.00
Assessing the role of nature-based infrastructure in mitigating coastal erosion
FY 2021-22 · 2021-09-09
Summary
Nature-based (or green) infrastructure options have become increasingly common elements of climate adaptation plans, promoted as affordable, versatile, and environmentally friendly means of addressing climate/weather impacts. They also frequently provide additional health, environmental, aesthetic, and/or CO2 mitigation benefits. There are no ‘one size fits all’ green infrastructure solutions; rather, effective solutions depend on a clear understanding of plant species used, the surrounding natural environment, and particular impacts that might be mitigated. This project will assess vegetation-based solutions to Newfoundland’s coastal erosion concerns through the integration of ecological field work and state-of-the-art modelling.
Department
Program
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Recipient
Location
St. John's|St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Business Number
107690273
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2025-08-31
Agreement Number
983411
Agreement Start Date
2021-09-09
Agreement Title
Assessing the role of nature-based infrastructure in mitigating coastal erosion
Agreement Title (French)
Évaluation du rôle des infrastructures naturelles dans l’atténuation de l’érosion côtière
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$99,464.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
Nature-based (or green) infrastructure options have become increasingly common elements of climate adaptation plans, promoted as affordable, versatile, and environmentally friendly means of addressing climate/weather impacts. They also frequently provide additional health, environmental, aesthetic, and/or CO2 mitigation benefits. There are no ‘one size fits all’ green infrastructure solutions; rather, effective solutions depend on a clear understanding of plant species used, the surrounding natural environment, and particular impacts that might be mitigated. This project will assess vegetation-based solutions to Newfoundland’s coastal erosion concerns through the integration of ecological field work and state-of-the-art modelling.
Description (French)
Les possibilités d’infrastructures naturelles (ou vertes) sont devenues des éléments de plus en plus courants des plans d’adaptation au climat, car elles représentent des moyens abordables, polyvalents et écologiques de lutter contre les impacts du climat ou des intempéries. Elles offrent aussi souvent des avantages supplémentaires sur le plan de la santé, de l’environnement, de l’esthétique ou de la réduction des émissions de CO2. Il n’existe aucune solution unique en matière d’infrastructure verte; les solutions efficaces dépendent plutôt d’une bonne compréhension des espèces végétales utilisées, du milieu naturel environnant et des impacts particuliers qui pourraient être atténués. Ce projet évaluera les solutions végétales aux problèmes d’érosion côtière de Terre-Neuve en intégrant le travail écologique sur le terrain et la modélisation de pointe.
Expected Results
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Expected Results (French)
À court terme, les résultats prévus seront des collaborations renforcées entre l'industrie, le milieu universitaire et le gouvernement pour soutenir l'excellence en recherche. À moyen terme, les résultats attendus seront le développement de nouvelles technologies potentiellement perturbatrices avec des collaborateurs. À long terme, trouver des solutions collaboratives aux défis des politiques publiques et créer des systèmes d'innovation plus solides.
Federal Riding
St. John's East
Federal Riding (French)
St. John's-Est
Federal Riding Number
10006
NAICS Code
541710
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Name (French)
Programme de collaboration en science, en technologie et en innovation - Initiatives de collaboration en R-D
Program Purpose
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
Program Purpose (French)
Collaborer à des programmes multipartites de recherche-développement dans le but de profiter de la synergie entre la recherche transformatrice à haut risque et à haut rendement et le potentiel de découvertes scientifiques et de percées technologiques révolutionnaires dans des secteurs d’intervention prioritaires.
Recipient Business Number
107690273
Recipient City
St. John's|St. John's
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Recipient Postal Code
A1C 5S7
Recipient Province or Territory
NL
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
172-2021-2022-Q3-983411