Addressing the unequal distribution of climate change impacts by prioritizing equity and resilience for marginalized coastal populations, particularly in the Global South.
The adverse effects of climate change are not equally distributed but tend to mostly impact already poor and vulnerable coastal communities in the Global South. In order to fully advance coastal resilience, it is therefore necessary to couple the development of scientific concepts with the realization of environmental justice. The DCC-CR will conduct empirical research to examine the relationship between resilience and equity in coastal regions, providing data-driven insights that inform justice-focused strategies.
The DCC-CR, in partnership with CMCC and Deltares, is advancing this mission through innovative and inclusive initiatives. CMCC will integrate indigenous knowledge systems into resilience planning and will prioritize capacity-building programs for marginalized actors in the Global South. These combined efforts ensure that resilience strategies are both scientifically robust and socially inclusive, providing a foundation for long-term sustainability.