The article explores how science-based solutions can boost community resilience to ocean-related hazards, aligning with the goals of the Ocean Decade’s Challenge 6.
Published on 17 April 2025 | Article
As part of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030), a new paper has been published in the ICES Journal of Marine Science exploring how to strengthen community resilience to ocean-related hazards. Co-authored by Sunanda Manneela, Srinivasa Kumar Tummala, and Professor Nadia Pinardi, Director of the DCC-CR, the paper titled “UN Decade Challenge 6: Navigating the Waves of the Future—Enhancing Community Resilience to Ocean-Related Hazards” outlines the scientific foundations and priorities behind Challenge 6 of the Decade.
This challenge addresses the urgent need to protect coastal communities from an increasing variety of threats—from ocean weather and sea level rise to biological and ecological disruptions. These communities are on the frontlines of climate change, facing mounting risks that require science-based strategies for adaptation and preparedness.
The article builds upon the Vision 2030 White Paper for Challenge 6 (Pinardi et al. 2024), emphasizing the importance of data integration, early warning systems, policy development, and community outreach as key tools to enhance resilience. It advocates for the development of multi-hazard early warning services and improved planning capacity to support decision-making at all levels.
The DCC-CR is proud to contribute to this global effort, reaffirming our commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and building partnerships that support resilient coastal ecosystems and communities worldwide.