April Native Prairie Speaker Series – Webinar
Rooted in Resilience: The Importance of Grasslands in Prairie Climate Adaptation
Speakers: Olivia Richardson and Talha Awan, Research Associates, Smart Prosperity Institute
Wednesday April 29th, 2026 at 12:00pm
About this Webinar:
This presentation explores how investing in the conservation, restoration, and sustainable management of Prairie grasslands offers a cost-effective natural climate solution. This presentation showcases how grasslands buffer against drought, floods, and other climate impacts while delivering co-benefits for biodiversity, water management, carbon sequestration, and regional economies. Drawing on recent research from the Smart Prosperity Institute, the presentation examines policy tools and market mechanisms that can help unlock the full value of Canada’s grasslands and build climate resilience from the ground up.
PCAP’s Native Prairie Speaker Series is a monthly webinar about prairie conservation or species at risk.
Hosted by: Caitlin Mroz-Sailer, Stewardship Coordinator, Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan