Lead institution:
Northern Institute for Research in Environment and Occupational Health and Safety (INREST) – Canada
Industrial-Port (IP) zones promote territorial, industrial and socio-economic development of port cities in a regional and global development perspective. These areas, located at the land-sea interface, host a wide variety of port, industrial, rail and municipal facilities, and these ecosystems are subject to anthropogenic and natural disturbances.
In this context, it is imperative that stakeholders have access to scientifically sound data and tools in order to support the many uses of the site and the quality of the ecosystems. This Decade Action aims to monitor ecosystems in IP zones for air and water quality in near-real time, by implementing preventive environmental management systems. Projects will increase knowledge and understanding of the coastal environment in order to anticipate disturbance. It will also support stakeholders in implementing projects while ensuring the preservation of ecosystems and the sustainable health of the community.
Start Date: 01/09/2023
End Date: 31/12/2030
Lead Contact: Julie Carrière (julie@inrest.ca)