Blue-Green Network Plan & Supporting Implementation Guidance
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About this tender
Overview Environment Canterbury, on behalf of the Canterbury Mayoral Forum, is seeking proposals from suitably qualified multidisciplinary consultant teams to develop a Canterbury Blue-Green Network Plan and Supporting Implementation Guidance. About This work forms part of Action 4 of the Canterbury Climate Partnership Plan and will support a coordinated regional approach to climate adaptation through the development of a strategic Blue-Green Network framework for Canterbury. Purpose The project aims to establish a region-wide strategic framework for identifying, protecting, restoring, and enhancing nature-based solutions that support climate resilience, biodiversity, community wellbeing, and low-emissions outcomes across Canterbury. Scope The scope includes: Spatial analysis to inform the Blue-Green Network Plan Stakeholder engagement across the Canterbury region GIS-based planning Preparation of implementation-focused tools and guidance to support future decision-making and investment across the region Enquiries Contact: Fernanda Martins Email: Fernanda.Martins@ecan.govt.nz
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