8legs: A force of nature: canada’s strategy to protect nature

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Canada should invest in nature as critical infrastructure

Canada should treat nature as infrastructure, pairing nature-based solutions with the $25-billion Canada Strong Fund.
Nature can deliver long-term value by slowing floods, cooling cities and supporting biodiversity in urban parks.
The authors argue for financing nature-based infrastructure through bonds and similar tools.
Nature-based investments could reduce insurance costs and climate-related liabilities.
Wildlife crossings in Canada show cost-efficient, safer movement and 90% fewer collisions.
The piece links federal programs to a broader strategy of protecting biodiversity and climate resilience.
Private assets like real estate benefit from proximity to nature, increasing attractiveness.
The authors call for new financial tools to attract global investment in nature.
Nina-Marie Lister and partners advocate for integrating nature into urban planning and policy.
The article cites studies and pilot projects, like Safe Passages, supporting nature-based infrastructure.

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