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 Cristina Eloisa BacligWith the rainy season approaching and climate change expected to intensify floods, storms and storm surges
- by by Florida State UniversityRoutine high-tide flooding in coastal communities could lead to thousands of deaths among older adults by the end of the century, according to a new study co-authored by Florida State University researcher Mathew Hauer. Published in The Lancet Planetary Health, the study projects that without significant adaptation, premature deaths among adults aged 65 and older […]
- by TBS ReportThe state minister also highlighted government initiatives, including large-scale afforestation, canal re-excavation, renewable energy investment, coastal protection infrastructure, and
- by Renz SolimanLearn how tidal marshes and wetlands act as marsh buffers, reducing flood risks and improving coastal storm protection for vulnerable coastal communities worldwide today globally.
- by Caela MoffetMechanical Engineering professor, Bryson Robertson has been awarded a Tier I CRC in Marine Renewable Energy.
- by Amelia ButlerBy Monica Allard Cox The University of Rhode Island was designated one of the first four Sea Grant Colleges in the U.S., thanks to the leadership of Rhode Island Senator Claiborne Pell and URI’s founding Oceanography Dean John A. Knauss. “Dr. John Knauss and Senator Claiborne Pell were visionaries who teamed up to create the […]
- by Christopher KerrLocal government reorganisation in England risks worsening conditions in already struggling coastal communities – where deprivation, weak productivity, poor transport and climate threats persist. Decisions by transitional shadow authorities will shape long-term outcomes, so careful planning is essential to mitigate harm and turn changes into opportunities, writes Christopher Kerr.
- by Inter Press ServiceCIVICUS discusses Gen Z-led protests in the Philippines with Charles Zander, a 17-year-old climate justice activist from Bohol and youth campaigner for Greenpeace Philippines.
- by Dr. Tim SandleThere is significant potential of blue carbon to contribute to climate mitigation. But how to make sure this happens?
- by YCC TeamThe Mama Baby Fund provides maternity care and childbirth support to people on the front lines of climate change.
- by Bastillepost"Shoreline Management Guideline for Coastal Development" to mitigate impacts of storm surges and ove
- by msn.comRecord-breaking wave: The August 2025 landslide in Tracy Arm fjord sent water 481 metres up the opposite slope, the second-highest tsunami run-up ever recorded. Climate hazard link: Scientists say rapid glacier retreat and permafrost loss are increasing the likelihood of similar catastrophic events in Alaska and other polar regions. Tourism safety concerns: With cruise ships […]
- by msn.comRecord-breaking wave: The August 2025 landslide in Tracy Arm fjord sent water 481 metres up the opposite slope, the second-highest tsunami run-up ever recorded. Climate hazard link: Scientists say rapid glacier retreat and permafrost loss are increasing the likelihood of similar catastrophic events in Alaska and other polar regions. Tourism safety concerns: With cruise ships […]
- by msn.comRecord-breaking wave: The August 2025 landslide in Tracy Arm fjord sent water 481 metres up the opposite slope, the second-highest tsunami run-up ever recorded. Climate hazard link: Scientists say rapid glacier retreat and permafrost loss are increasing the likelihood of similar catastrophic events in Alaska and other polar regions. Tourism safety concerns: With cruise ships […]
- by msn.comRecord-breaking wave: The August 2025 landslide in Tracy Arm fjord sent water 481 metres up the opposite slope, the second-highest tsunami run-up ever recorded. Climate hazard link: Scientists say rapid glacier retreat and permafrost loss are increasing the likelihood of similar catastrophic events in Alaska and other polar regions. Tourism safety concerns: With cruise ships […]
Coastal Resilience Frameworks and Policies
- by Amelia ButlerResearch is more than discovery. It is preparation. It is partnership. It is progress. And at the University of Rhode Island (URI), it is the foundation upon which we build impact for our state, our nation, and our world. This Annual Review of URI’s Research Impact illustrates the transformative power of research through the impact […]
- by Mike WootenA national leader in landscape architecture, Bruck brings record of research, resilient design and interdisciplinary collaboration to UGA.
- by Lee KennyThe Beach Management Framework covers coastal frontages and will support routine and emergency works designed to reduce the risk of coastal flooding to
- by PreLaw EditorsThe programs highlighted here show how environmental law education is evolving, giving students opportunities to work on litigation, draft policy proposals, support conservation efforts and contribute to solutions for environmental challenges.
- by Evan LasseterCoastal Georgia's US House seat is open. Meet the Democratic primary candidates and their policy priorities.
- by Mark HibbsSchlenker, the new advocate with the North Carolina Coastal Federation in Wanchese, is a fisheries ecologist with a research career spanning topics such as the effect of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on mahi-mahi, how climate and weather affect the state's shrimp populations, and the impact of catch-and-release fishing practices on white marlin.
- by Lauren ErnstThe bill accelerates projects that protect vital infrastructure from natural disasters across the country, such as the much-needed flood protection on Highway 37.
- by Lauren ErnstA new study analyzed information collected from marsh model users across the US East Coast and the Gulf of America.
- by Open Access GovernmentDries Bonte informs us about biodiversity as a means of infrastructure for coastal protection, highlighting the DuneFront Horizon Europe project
- by Bastillepost"Shoreline Management Guideline for Coastal Development" to mitigate impacts of storm surges and ove
- by Justin BreckenridgeDraft proposal emphasizes shoreline nourishment, easements and long-term coastal management
- by BBNTEAMThe Government of Belize and the Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT) have officially launched a new BZ$8 million project aimed at strengthening climate resilience in coastal communities across the country. The initiative, titled “Enhancing the Resilience of Belize’s Coastal Communities to Climate Change Impacts,” was launched during a ceremony held Thursday at the Multipurpose Park […]
- by Richard KaufmanThe funds are from the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's newly created Long Island Sound Ecosystems Grant Program.
- by UNDP
- by Suchetana ChoudhuriNew 2026–2030 Cooperation Framework targets marine governance, climate resilience, coastal protection, and ecological transformation As climate volatility and marine resource pressures intensify across Southeast Asia, Viet Nam and the French Development Agency (AFD) are moving to deepen their strategic alliance around one of the region’s most consequential economic frontiers: the sustainable blue economy. In a […]