What we want our communities to look like in 50 years
Local governments are demonstrating what can be accomplished through partnerships and collaboration. Moving from awareness to action is ultimately keyed to a 'regional team approach' that is founded on shared responsibility.
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Use the term "sustainability" as a lens for considering approaches that influence choices that create a legacy
In August 2007, the Board of the Regional District of Nanaimo passed a motion to support the Convening for Action on Vancouver Island (CAVI) initiative and staff participation in CAVI activities. In March 2010, the RDN Board reaffirmed its support for CAVI.
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Presentation made at 2010 Annual Conference of the BC Water & Waste Association
The award recognizes those who are leading the way and demonstrating commitment to water sustainability.
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Desired outcome is to achieve "Settlement Change in Balance with Ecology" as communities develop and redevelop
The ‘design with nature’ paradigm is borrowed from the seminal book by Ian McHarg because it captures the essence of climate change adaptation. Adaptation is about responding to the changes that will inevitably occur. Adaptation is at the community level and is therefore about collaboration.
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Goal is to establish consistent ‘design with nature’ expectations for green infrastructure
The Learning Lunch Series was the first step in building a regional team approach....so that there would be a common understanding and consistent expectations for rainwater management and green infrastructure in the Cowichan Valley.
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