Stantec.io Podcast: The impact of nature-based solutions in design and engineering
February 25, 2025
February 25, 2025
In this episode, we speak to two nature-based solutions leaders about engineering with nature and the benefits for communities and the environment
In this episode, co-hosts Dave Roberts and Mike Arsenault speak with Andrew Johns, Stantec’s nature-based solutions lead for the UK and Ireland, and Jonathan Scheibly, Stantec’s blue-carbon specialist for nature-based solutions. They describe nature-based solutions and why they’re often referred to as engineering with nature. And they talk about why collaboration with different design disciplines is necessary.
They also discuss the benefits of nature-based solutions for communities and the environment.
As Stantec’s UK and Ireland Nature-based Solutions (Nbs) lead, Andrew aims to make NbS a go-to method for scheme design across multiple sectors, helping support environmental resilience throughout the built environment.
Contact Andrew A senior water resources engineer, Jonathan is focused on promoting sustainability and resilience through coastal ecosystem, stream, and wetland restoration.
Contact Jonathan As a Stantec.io product ambassador, Mike brings our innovative ideas and solutions to life, helping our clients and communities address a wide range of challenges with digital technology.
Contact Mike Dave is responsible for all aspects of IT within the Global region including transformational change, solution development and driving innovation with disruptive technologies.
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