This page presents feeds that look at publications and media stores concentrating on climate change and coastal communities. These are publicly available sources and should be vetted by those looking to use their information.
Climate Change and Coastal Communities
- by The Daily StarThe 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), set to begin on November 9 in Antalya, Türkiye, convenes a significant test of international cooperation and climate justice against the backdrop of geopolitical unrest, ongoing armed conflicts, an unprecedented energy crisis, and ambiguity about the United States’ commitment to climate action.
- by Steve BagnallHigh-priority risks highlighted include on health and social care, threats to critical transport infrastructure, and commercial disruption
- by Fiji Broadcasting CorporationThree villages in Nabukelevu, Kadavu, are appealing for urgent relocation assistance as rising sea levels and coastal erosion continue to threaten their homes. Severe weather and rising tides have repeatedly flooded residential areas across the district, making daily transport and housing security major challenges for local families. Nabukelevu District Representative Waisale Ratudina Naga says Tabuya, […]
- by Rochester Post BulletinMany contemporary issues are on people’s mind this election season. However, climate tends not to be on the forefront. Of the issues polled in 2024, only 37% of voters rated climate change as very important. This is somewhat understandable, as humans weren’t developed to assess problems seemingly far away both in time and distance. That […]
- by AZoCleantechAdelaide University researchers have found that some estuarine fishes that live in habitats with highly variable temperatures can withstand the warmer ocean conditions expected to result from climate change.
- by BrecorderEDITORIAL: The transformation of Karachi’s coastline over the past 25 years should serve as a stark warning about…
- by By Teresa TomassoniBy 2075, the vast majority of the world’s shallow coral reefs could cease to function as both critical habitat for marine life and a lifeline for hundreds of millions of people who rely on them. According to a new assessment by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, 96 percent of the planet’s 127 major […]
- by ABU SAYED MD NAZMUL HAIDERDemocracy in a country isn’t defined solely by the vitality of its national legislature, the regularity of its elections or the robust institutions in its
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- by Open JawThe MSC Foundation supports a landmark global assessment, which finds that 96% of the world’s shallow-water coral reef ecosystems are Critically
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- by Rob HutchinsIUCN’s first global coral reefs assessment finds 96% of shallow-water reef ecosystems Critically Endangered; most risk collapse by 2075.
- by https://www.facebook.com/themainichi/JAKARTA (Kyodo) — An Indonesian conservation group is developing what it describes as the world's first results-based financing mechanism dedicated
- by Anand PNearly all shallow-water coral reef ecosystems face a critical risk of collapse within 50 years, a global assessment warns. From Australia's Great Barrier Reef to the Red Sea, rising ocean temperatures are threatening some of Earth's richest marine habitats.
- by Adesuwa TsanThe Senate has called for urgent Federal Government intervention to protect coastal communities from destructive ocean surges, warning that continued sea incursion threatens lives, livelihoods, public infrastructure and cultural heritage.
Coastal Resilience Frameworks and Policies
- by Ahram OnlineThe European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided more than 1.2 billion euros for water investments in Egypt since 1989, supporting projects expected to benefit around 4.2 million people as the country seeks to improve sanitation, curb water pollution, and strengthen resilience to climate change, EIB Vice-President Gelsomina Vigliotti said on Sunday.
- by Ahram OnlineThe European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided more than 1.2 billion euros for water investments in Egypt since 1989, supporting projects expected to benefit around 4.2 million people as the country seeks to improve sanitation, curb water pollution, and strengthen resilience to climate change, EIB Vice-President Gelsomina Vigliotti said on Sunday.
- by Brody EggertHighlights how volunteers can prevent flooding by participating in coastal restoration events. Uses an example of dune grass planting in East Hampton.
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- by PenBay PilotCAMDEN — Thirteen graduate students and faculty associated with Columbia University visited Curtis Island Light Station on October 14 to explore how historic lighthouses can contribute to coastal adaptation, community resilience, and the preservation of Maine’s maritime heritage.
- by CoE-EDP, VisionRIThe Asian Development Bank warns that coastal flooding in Asia-Pacific could cause up to $739 billion in annual losses by 2100, threatening over 400 million people, critical infrastructure and economic growth. Investing $9 billion–$19 billion annually in coastal protection could prevent $178 billion–$360 billion in damages, highlighting the urgent need for stronger government policies, international […]
- by @joyonlineghanaEvery fishmonger at the Tema fishing harbour can tell you the same story. The canoes go further, stay out longer and come back with less.
- by Tenzin ChodenCoral reef collapse could affect coastal communities, tourism and storm protection as the IUCN warns 96% of shallow reefs face severe risk by 2075.
- by @SmartCitiesWCity of Boston has launched Coastmix, an interactive website that allows users to design and explore ways to protect their coastlines from sea level rise
- by edhatUCSB invites public input on its sea-level rise adaptation strategy to protect campus bluffs, trails, and lagoon ahead of a Nov. 5 meeting.
- by DucksUnlimitedProjects at Lacassine, Cameron Prairie and Sabine National Wildlife Refuges improve habitat management, public access and coastal resilience.
- by Justin EvansHULL — Oct. 14, 2026 — Vice Chair Jerry Taverna’s motion to ask the state to change Hull’s Coastal Zone Management grant so the public works garage and municipal light plant stay on their existing sites as separate facilities ended without a vote Wednesday, as the Hull Select Board awaits a staff report on a […]
- by The Nation Editorial TeamThe Asian Development Bank estimates Asia-Pacific needs US$9–19 billion a year in coastal protection as flood risks rise in Bangkok.
- by Justine Xyrah GarciaTHE Philippines is projected to incur the highest port damage in Southeast Asia from climate-related hazards, with losses potentially reaching $70.2 billion annually by 2100, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB). In a report released on Wednesday, the multilateral lender estimated that port damage in the Philippines could reach…
- by crainsnewyork.comInvestments in resilience can strengthen our neighborhoods while creating durable career pathways for the next generation of New Yorkers.