Climate Resilience

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Climate history is as long and nuanced as that of civilization, and humans need climate resilience strategies to survive. We've focused our climate resilience efforts on disaster during the past few decades, and in Connecticut, our Sea Grant Extension program also has additional focus and resources for coastal communities. Contact on of our team members for more information.

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Adapt CT

Adapt CT is an outreach partnership between Connecticut Sea Grant and The Center for Land Use Education & Research (CLEAR) working to provide information, tools, trainings & workshop opportunities to assist municipalities, businesses & residents of Connecticut in their efforts to prepare for & adapt to the impacts of a changing climate. Drawing on expertise from faculty within multiple departments at UConn and other universities, municipal officials, consultants, and lawyers, we strive to share the most recent information and research that communities need to make decisions on how to best adapt to the climate change impacts facing Connecticut.

Visit the Adapt CT website. 

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    Sustainable and Resilient Communities

    Connecticut Sea Grant's Programs for Sustainable and Resilient Communities help communities respond to their specific needs and is part of our Long Island Sound Study partnership. The Long Island Sound Resilience Resource Hub has resources, case studies, funding opportunities, and trainings.

    Visit the Connecticut Sea Grant's Programs for Sustainable and Resilient Communities website.

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    Healthy Coastal Ecosystems

    Healthy Coastal Ecosystems is another preventative action from our Connecticut Sea Grant and UConn Extension educators that supports management efforts to conserve and protect ecosystems, habitats and living resources within Connecticut and the northeastern United States. 

    Visit the Connecticut Sea Grant website for more information.