Local Communities Plan for Climate Resilience

Coastal regions are susceptible to a host of threats to the natural
environment and our quality of life as a result of climate change.
Our beaches and coastal bluffs are being eroded by ocean storms and
sea level rise, ongoing drought leaves us vulnerable to wildfires
and habitat and wildlife loss, and our dependence on water from
distant sources puts us at risk for severe water restrictions.
Although climate adaptation and resilience planning already are
underway in many communities, the threats associated with climate
change make it increasingly important to design these efforts in
ways that bring scientists, planners, practitioners, and community
representatives together in planning processes. An expert panel is
presenting how a cross-jurisdictional, interdisciplinary,
collaborative approach leads to science-based and cost-effective
strategies for building resilience in the face of climate change.
Series: "Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lecture
Series" [Public Affairs] [Science] [Show ID: 38381]