Newfoundland Coastal Resilience Cohort
Newfoundland Coastal Resilience Cohort
Is your coastal infrastructure ready for changing sea level, storm surge, extreme winds, and flooding? Sign up for free one-on-one expert consultation and peer learning sessions to make your coastal infrastructure more climate resilient.
The Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) and the Atlantic Infrastructure Management (AIM) Network are inviting Newfoundland communities of 30, 000 and less to join the Climate Ready Infrastructure Service (CRIS) Coastal Infrastructure Cohort. Participants will receive free expert guidance and options for planned coastal infrastructure projects.
What You’ll Gain:
- Up to 60 hours of personalized expert support from a member of the CRIS Roster of Climate and Infrastructure Experts.
- An options analysis report that identifies ways to make your infrastructure project more resilient to climate change impacts.
- Virtual peer learning sessions with other Newfoundland municipalities facing similar climate challenges
- Strategic alignment with potential future funding opportunities to help your project succeed
Eligible local governments must:
- Serve a population of approximately 30,000 or less in Newfoundland.
- Have a planned coastal infrastructure project with council approval and/or inclusion in an identified in a capital, operational, or asset management plan.
- Commit to a 12–16 week virtual cohort including expert-led sessions and peer activities.
About the Coastal Resilience Cohort
Each participating government will receive:
- Up to 60 hours of personalized expert support from a member of the CRIS Roster of Climate and Infrastructure Experts.
- An options analysis report that identifies ways to make your infrastructure project more resilient to climate change impacts.
- Virtual peer learning sessions with other Newfoundland municipalities facing similar climate challenges
- Strategic alignment with potential future funding opportunities to help your project succeed
Each participating municipality will receive up to 60 hours of one-on-one support from a CRIS Roster Expert. Support may include:
- Project scoping and early design advice
- Identifying coastal climate hazards
- Guidance on funding readiness and next steps
Projects that will build new or improve existing infrastructure to make your community and infrastructure more resilient to climate change. The CRIS roster experts assigned to work with you on your project will evaluate options from a multi-hazard perspective.
Examples of climate change hazards that are typically evaluated for a coastal zone project:
- Coastal flooding
- Coastal erosion
- Sea-level rise
- Extreme storms (e.g., winds) and storm surges
- Biodiversity loss or ecosystem degradation
Examples of eligible asset classes include:
- Coastal roads
- Water and wastewater treatment systems
- Wharves, piers, marinas, etc.
- Municipal buildings located in a coastal area
- Coastal green infrastructure or nature-based solutions.
No. Participation in the CRIS Ice Rink Cohort is fully funded through the Climate Ready Infrastructure Service (CRIS) program funded by the Government of Canada. There is no cost to local governments.
The entire cohort is delivered virtually to maximize flexibility and minimize time away from day-to-day operations.
Simply complete this short service request form: Submit Here!
It’s a simple, fast process — no lengthy applications required!
Learn More about Cohorts
Interested in getting involved in a CRIS Cohort in your province or territory? Learn about our other ongoing cohort opportunities offered with trusted national partners.
