UCSC Center for Coastal Climate Resilience

UCSC Center for Coastal Climate Resilience Receives $4.6 Million in Funding

The UCSC Center for Coastal Climate Resilience has been awarded over $4.6 million in funding to support 23 UC Santa Cruz research groups. These pilot and implementation projects are focused on fighting climate change in coastal communities throughout California and beyond. This funding is made possible by the California State Budget Act of 2022-23.

The Center for Coastal Climate Resilience is dedicated to building coastal resilience by engaging partners, fostering leadership, and addressing the climate change challenges impacting coastal areas. The center strategically focuses on six key areas:

• Advancing climate adaptation

• Developing nature-based solutions

• Enabling market options

• Restoring natural resources

• Supporting climate justice

• Strengthening communications

Housed in the UC Santa Cruz Office of Research, the center brings an interdisciplinary approach to tackling the pressing challenges of climate change, driving meaningful action to protect coastal communities.

Our team is working on impactful solutions for nature and people...Learn more on the Center for Coastal Climae Resilience Webstie!