Nature-Based Urban Drainage Solutions for Climate Adaptation
$99.00 GST
A fully online, self-paced CPD session designed for professionals in the built environment.
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Description
The “Nature-Based Urban Drainage Solutions for Climate Adaptation” course is a CPD presentation designed for urban planners, landscape architects, civil engineers, and sustainability consultants. It explores the challenges of urban stormwater management, emphasizing the impact of climate change on drainage infrastructure. The course introduces nature-based drainage solutions, such as green and blue infrastructure, which mimic natural hydrological processes to enhance urban climate resilience.
Participants will learn to compare traditional stormwater systems with sustainable alternatives like permeable pavements, rain gardens, wetlands, and bioswales. The course also covers compliance considerations, including key Australian regulatory frameworks like the National Construction Code (NCC) and Water-Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) principles. Through case studies from Australian cities, attendees will gain insights into successful implementation strategies and best practices.
By the end of the session, professionals will understand how nature-based solutions contribute to flood mitigation, urban cooling, biodiversity enhancement, and water quality improvement. The course concludes with a CPD quiz to reinforce key concepts, ensuring that participants can integrate sustainable drainage solutions into future urban projects effectively.
