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Pipes, yes, but don’t forget urban trees too. 🌳 🌳🌳

Significant urban forest loss is another contributing factor to Auckland’s vulnerability to flood events.
Trees capture a significant proportion of rainfall in the canopy and root systems, either slowing its entry into waterways or returning it to the atmosphere via evapotranspiration. hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/tree… Image
But in Tāmaki Makaurau, loss of urban forest accelerated significantly since blanket tree protection was removed in 2012. See @AklCouncil & @mc_stanley1: newsroom.co.nz/auckland-centr… >12,879 trees, >61 hectares, lost in Waitematā board area in 10 years, worst in Grey Lynn (ahem!). 👇 Image
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#COP26 3⃣ fighters against climate change: Cities, Mobility and #Naturebasedsolutions

There is no better time than #COP26 to look at the climate, cities, mobility and #naturebasedsolutions nexus – collecting thoughts, ideas and examples. Feel free to discuss and add (🧵⏬🌳) 1/n Image
#COP26 What are our joint objectives?

•Livable cities
•Less CO2
•Safe and convenient mobility
•Good air quality
•Ambient temperatures
•Healthy and beautiful places
•Attractive public spaces
•Resilient infrastructure
•...

⁉️How can we do this together⁉️ 2/n
#COP26 The basis: An appropriate urban form

➡️ The 4 Key Metrics of climate friendly, resilient, livable cities

HT @IPCC_CH 3/n Image
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We are delighted to release a series of short films at #COP26 showcasing UK #NatureBasedSolutions in action. The 3 documentaries explore working with #nature from rivers to coast, in cities and in the highlands of Scotland.
Read more in our press release👇
naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/nature-ba… Image
The films explore how working with #nature & #biodiversity (restoring, connecting & protecting #naturalhabitat) can provide #NatureBasedSolutions to causes & consequences of #climatechange + create jobs, support #economicrecovery & provide mental & physical health benefits. Image
The @NatureBasedSols films are led by conversations with #localpeople involved in or affected by the projects, including farmers, businesses & #conservation organisations, complemented by interviews with world leading #climate scientists and #biodiversity experts. Image
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I'm headed out backcountry hiking and will be off Twitter until Monday! Here are a few interesting articles and job postings to keep you entertained in the meantime:
Really interesting looking job posting that I stumbled on yesterday! The Conference Board of Canada (@ConfBoardofCda) is hiring a #Sustainability Research Associate. Remote work arrangement within Canada! #GreenJobs ca.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ada…
And Vancouver-based incubator/accelerator @Spring_is is hiring a Program Manager! Spring is a purpose-driven organization that's been supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs through the pandemic. #GreenJobs spring.is/program-manage…
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