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New Memo: Supporting Nature-Based Solutions in Coastal Cities

Our latest policy memo provides recommendations to help coastal city governments increase the use of nature-based solutions in urban harbor and…

Apr 10

For climate leadership, look to cities.

With climate progress under attack, local government action is key.

Apr 2

Now is the time for coastal cities to lead on climate.

Our 2024 recap, with a peek ahead to 2025

Dec 17, 2024

🌊New Memo: Policies to Save Working Waterfronts

Working waterfronts are the backbone of coastal communities and economies, but sea level rise, intensifying storms, development, gentrification, and…

Dec 12, 2024

🗣️ Coastal cities, get that money 💸

Now, more than ever, local action on climate solutions is critical.

Nov 26, 2024

A Federal Agenda to Support Coastal Cities

Strong, consistent federal support is critical for adaptation and resilience efforts in coastal cities.

Sep 19, 2024

What If We Get It Right?: Visions of Climate Futures

Sometimes the bravest thing we can do while facing an existential crisis is to imagine life on the other side.

Sep 9, 2024

There’s a lot coastal cities can do to adapt to climate impacts. Here’s a place to start.

Coastal city leaders around the U.S. must face reality: Climate change is here, and the threats to their citizens are very real and only getting worse.

Aug 9, 2024

Resource Hub for Climate Adaptation in Coastal Cities

Launching today 👩‍💻: An open-access tool for coastal city policymaking

Jun 20, 2024

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