IISD-ELA Webinar: Climate change and its effects on our lakes
Join us for a a general introduction to the world-class research institute and the work being done on the effects of climate change to boreal streams and lake waters.
Join us for this webinar on March 2, 2016 at 12:00 pm (CST).
Dr. Scott Higgins, Research Scientist at IISD-ELA will provide a general introduction to the world-class research institute and the work being done on the effects of climate change to boreal streams and lake waters. The webinar will describe IISD-ELA’s long-term monitoring program, examine how regional changes in climate over the past 47 years have influenced stream discharge and chemistry, and a variety of lake properties. Dr. Higgins will also provide an overview of an ongoing whole ecosystem climate change experiment, discuss potential new experiments, data availability, and collaborative opportunities.
IISD-ELA is co-hosting this webinar with the Canadian Water Resources Association (CWRA).
Upcoming events
IGF 22nd Annual General Meeting
The 22nd IGF AGM will be held under the theme of Trust in an Interdependent World: Advancing inclusion and resilience in mineral value chains.
Learnings from Implementing NbS for Adaptation in and around Protected Areas
A webinar exploring lessons learned from implementing nature-based solutions for climate adaptation and resilience in and around protected areas in Angola, Belize, Fiji, Namibia, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
From Evidence to Investment: The systemic challenges facing nature-based infrastructure
Evidence from 45 assessments in 29 countries shows that nature-based infrastructure delivers strong financial returns and social and environmental gains.
Session 2 | Building an Implementation Network for Santa Marta Workstream 2
Tailored to the Americas, Africa, and European regions, this webinar will drawing on existing initiatives and useful precedents for the transition away from fossil fuels with the goal of building a network to support country-led implementation.