Finding Climate Solutions in Halifax’s Coastal Wetlands

Grant Award: $60,000

The next climate solution is hiding in the marsh. With support from HCi3, Blue Maritimes Society will work with the Community Eelgrass Restoration Initiative (CERI) to better understand how coastal wetlands in Halifax/Kjipuktuk store carbon and protect communities from the impacts of climate change.

Over the next year and a half, the team will study three representative coastal wetland sites. They will then translate their findings into practical tools for future conservation and restoration: maps, a blue carbon baseline, a prioritization framework, as well as a policy brief to help guide climate-smart decision-making. By building a stronger understanding of these ecosystems today, the project lays the groundwork for healthier coastlines, climate resilience, and more informed planning in Halifax and beyond.

It’s a good reminder that some of our best climate allies are already part of the landscape.