On July 25, 2024, Surfrider's Climate Action Program Manager, Carla Avila Martinez, spoke with Surfrider members about the newly launched program, which seeks to utilize nature to help fight climate change and protect our coastlines.
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time, but together, we have the power to turn the tide and create positive change. U.S. scientists estimate that about 50% to 70% of our coastlines are at high risk for ‘beach loss’ due to sea level rise and coastal erosion. That’s why Surfrider is launching our Climate Action Program. To protect our coastlines from the impacts of climate change, this program helps Surfrider chapters use nature-based solutions such as:
If you missed the webinar, you can watch the recording here. The passcode to view is hi&z6CiS.
If you chapter is interested implementing a Climate Action Program project in your area, contact CeCe Carter, the Mid-Atlantic Regional Manager or Matt Gove, the Mid-Atlantic Policy Manager.
