The Future Earth Coasts (FEC) continues advancing coastal sustainability through its dynamic ‘Tour de Coasts’ initiative. For the second year in a row, the flagship project convened an audience of researchers, policymakers, and community leaders at the...
TALK What if we can predict phytoplankton blooms two months in advance? Dr. Hakase Hayashida, the Application Laboratory of the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) in Yokohama, Japan In this seminar, a short-range ocean prediction system...
Future Earth Coasts invites researchers, policymakers, and sustainability leaders to attend a pivotal panel discussion at the 2025 Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress (SRI 2025). Marking its fifth anniversary—and its inaugural U.S. convening—SRI 2025...
1. Preparing Fit-for-purpose Wetland Buffers to Increase Coastal Resilience (BUFFERS) Coastal wetlands, often referred to as “forest bridges” between land and ocean, serve as the first line of defense for coastal ecological protection. They effectively buffer the...
The Resilient Lagoon Network, one of FEC’s affiliated projects, is hosting an online forum focusing on Coastal Governance in the Global South. The forum will consist of brief presentations on issues of coastal management followed by open discussion and is in...
Future Earth Coasts (FEC) invites all network members and the wider community to help shape the future of our coasts by participating in the Tour de Coasts survey, open until mid-September. Your input is vital as we work to develop a comprehensive understanding of...
The social, economic, and environmental costs of natural disasters is rapidly rising; and while everyone has a role in responding to hazards, local citizens are provided with limited practical support to truly build their resilience. This project will redress the...
The project intends to explore the relationship between media and climate change with a focus on the information needs of the coastal communities. The project activities in the form of small sensitization workshops and community outreach campaigns will help the...
Future Earth Coasts (FEC) is proud to announce that it is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative, “Developing a Meta-Network (Network of Networks) for Collaboration of Programs on Oceans, Marginal Seas, and Coasts Under the Future Earth.” FEC, in collaboration...
On World Oceans Day 2024, FEC joined forces with scientists, private sector partners and various institutions to raise awareness about the impact of human activities on our oceans. We aimed to especially educate the youth and inspire action. Activities at Shanghai...