Conserving Wetlands for Sea Level Rise Adaptation

Overview

Using nature to help people cope with impacts from climate change is a strategy known as ecosystem-based adaptation. To implement this strategy, geospatial data and technology are used to identify vulnerable wetlands and wetlands that have the potential to increase a community’s resilience to sea level rise. Armed with this information, communities can prioritize their conservation efforts and spend their conservation capital wisely.

You will learn how to

• Understand the value of coastal wetlands for coping with sea level rise
• Identify coastal vulnerabilities to sea level rise
• Prioritize areas for protection
• Engage a diverse group of stakeholders for wetland preservation efforts
• Discover what others are doing to address sea level rise impacts