Dr. Danika Van Proosdij

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Email: dvanproo@smu.ca

Dr. Danika van Proosdij is a coastal geomorphologist and professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Saint Mary’s University, Director and Co-Founder of TransCoastal Adaptations: Centre for Nature Based Solutions (www.transcoastaladaptations.com) with over 25 years of applied ecosystem based coastal adaptation projects and vulnerability assessments in and outside Canada.   She has served as a scientific advisor for provincial, federal governments, international agencies and NGOs in assessing coastal erosion and flood risk.  In particular, she has played a central role in assessing the vulnerability of Bay of Fundy dyke infrastructure, providing scientific insights and guidance for dykeland climate change adaptation including managed realignment and saltmarsh restoration.