Sentences with phrase «in coastal communities»

These surfers aim to empower the younger generations living in these coastal communities by teaching them to surf.

A rise in sea levels threatens hundreds of millions of people in coastal communities and cities across the globe.

Since we are located in a coastal community, every action we take or not take has an impact on the marine ecosystem.

I'm honored to be given this opportunity and eager to participate by providing my input on the economic benefits from resilience projects in coastal communities.

It has become more difficult to get flood insurance in coastal communities, and the cost has increased greatly in some markets.

Its clear much more is being said and done to build resilience in coastal communities to sea level rise as example.

Both of these consequences of climate change are accelerating sea - level rise around the world, putting millions of people who live in coastal communities at risk.

There is already severe flooding in coastal communities worldwide.

These visualization tools can be used to improve understanding of potential impacts from sea level rise and assist planning efforts in coastal communities.

It will also provide employment in coastal communities aimed at promoting sustainable use of marine resources and benefiting marine conservation.

«This decision will provide significant benefits for the communities of the Pilbara region and represents a huge vote of confidence in the coastal communities of Dampier, Karratha, Wickham, Roebourne and Port Samson — towns for which Rio Tinto has supplied critical infrastructure since the Pilbara was developed.

These models are currently used by the insurance industry in underwriting flood and wind insurance products, by the finance industry in pricing catastrophe bonds, and by local officials in coastal communities in preparing for and responding to hurricanes and other coastal storms.

These models are currently used by the insurance industry in underwriting flood and wind insurance products, by the finance industry in pricing catastrophe bonds, and by local officials in coastal communities in preparing for and responding to hurricanes and other coastal storms.

Higher average sea levels due to climate change will lead to higher storm surges and elevated flooding risks in coastal communities world - wide, even if the intensity or frequency of storms remains unchanged.

Over two million people reside in the coastal communities encompassed by the Mesoamerican Reef System; the waters are therefore invaluable to local fishermen, who regularly reel in spiny lobster, shrimp, grouper, snapper, and queen conches.

The CDCAC is designed to serve dual and complementary purposes as an international «Center of Excellence» for mitigating climate change in coastal communities while addressing the needs and preferences of local residents and visitors by providing space and essential services.

In fact, in 2017 over 50 OFGs were installed by our chapter network in coastal communities around the country.

Higher average sea levels due to climate change will lead to higher storm surges and elevated flooding risks in coastal communities world - wide, even if the intensity or frequency of storms remains unchanged.

GreenWave aims to restore ocean ecosystems and create jobs in coastal communities by transforming fishers into restorative ocean farms.

Jeff Miller, an agent with Brown Harris Stevens, doesn't see any reason to panic because buyers are still interested in coastal communities.

Damage and flooding was reported in some coastal communities that saw more than 500,000 people evacuate ahead of the storm.

Figuring that he would never get a chance to compete as a swimmer, he gave up the sport and instead began concentrating on kayak racing and surf - ski racing, both popular pastimes in the coastal communities of his country.

While the lawmakers are thrilled that the city dedicated funds for the much anticipated improvements — especially the $ 73 million dollars designated for the new gun ranges — their constituents in coastal communities surrounding Rodman's Neck deserve more answers.

Cost aside, wetland experts caution that unless mangrove restoration is coupled with sustainable development in coastal communities, restoration work could be set back or undone.

«But we can only be as prepared as the public, so it's important that families and businesses in coastal communities take steps now to be ready.

I live with my husband, my son, and our Cairn Terrier in Southern California in a coastal community that we love.

I am a retired professional man living in a coastal community close to Rainbow Beach and world famous Fraser Island.

Preliminary development and validation of an Australian community participation questionnaire: Types of participation and associations with distress in a coastal community.

That's a success story in a coastal community that was devastated by flooding, where thousands of people are still recovering, says Magan Gonzales, co-founder and program director of A Life to Live.

A Category 4 hurricane, «Iris,» roared ashore the southern coast of Belize leaving several thousand homeless and wreaking havoc in the coastal communities.

The Ucluelet Aquarium is truly a gem in this coastal community, giving visitors an up close and personal encounter with a diversity of local marine life.

Tosha specializes in the coastal communities of Manzanita, Cannon Beach, Nehalem, Wheeler, Arch Cape, Rockaway Beach and the surrounding areas in Tillamook County.

The exhibition features a dozen metal weathervanes introduced in the 1860s and»70s, created to reflect the owners» occupations and preferences — sheep vanes for textile merchants, cows for dairy farmers, and cod, whale, or ship vanes in coastal communities.

I've written repeatedly on the great opportunities for limiting losses in coastal communities from storm surges and other threats exacerbated by rising seas.

Of course, the «we will not retreat» and «bail me out» politics in coastal communities will always cut against a science - based approach to risk reduction.

And when especially strong storms like Typhoon Haiyan make landfall, this higher sea level contributes to storm surge that can rise upwards of 15 — 20 feet, displacing thousands or even millions of citizens in coastal communities.

«Lack of enforcement, lack of funds to enforce laws, the coastline, the flow of drugs, criminals engaged in those activities in coastal communities — these are a big part of the challenge to conservation in those regions,» Godfrey says.

When tropical cyclones — storm systems ranging in strength from tropical depressions to major hurricanes — form over the Gulf of Mexico's warm waters, they have a high chance of causing many deaths as well as widespread property damage in coastal communities.

«2030 isn't that far from now,» he said, adding that some leaders in coastal communities are looking at a host of responses, including steps to reduce emissions to reduce impacts and thereby the costs for detailed plans for community evacuation, and well - orchestrated plans for returning residents to their homes.

Sinking Barangay Alaska depicts a scenario that is occurring in coastal communities in many parts of the world where rising sea levels are forcing poor people to migrate.

If Floridians residing in coastal communities presume sea level rise is a turn - of - the - century problem for future generations, a group of scientists is delivering a weather forecast they may consider unsettling.

He was not authorized to have a gun on the campus in the coastal community about 115 miles (185 kilometers) south of San Francisco.

Based in Newport Beach and specializing in assisting clients buy, sell and lease homes in the coastal community of Newport Beach.

Sand fleas can happen in coastal communities where there are beach and sand present.

Located in the coastal community of San Jose del Cabo, nestled amongst palm trees on a hillside overlooking the Sea of Cortez, the luxurious Villa Terraza awaits.