Adapting to Climate Change:
A Training for Coastal and Marine Resource Managers
During the week of Feb. 22-26 resource managers from local, state and federal agencies and organizations managing the North California coast and ocean and the San Francisco Bay Shoreline Environments attended an invitation-only training. The training was developed specifically to assist coastal resource managers and organizations in California incorporate adaptation tools into their resource management planning processes to address the impacts of climate change.
This website serves as a resource to the participants. Below are links to each presentation and handout provided during the training. If there is a handout or presentation that you would like but cannot find, please e-mail Adina Abeles.
Day 1 Presentations
The Global Scale: A quick glance at Copenhagen and Beyond (Caldwell)
Understanding the Enabling Environment in California (Caldwell)
Climate Change and the Ocean (Caldwell)
Why is Climate Change Important?
The role of data and information in planning for climate change
Climate Change Research at the Regional Level (Guido Franco)
Day 2 Presentations
Climate Change Adaptation Planning Process Overview
Vulnerability Assessment and Risk Assessment
Dave Revell’s 10 minute overview
Day 3 Presentations
Shore Responses to Sea Level Rise (Bob Battalio)
Planning for Sea Level Rise on the Hayward Shoreline (Jeremy Lowe)
Incorporating Adaptation into Engineered Structures and Beach Nourishment (Ewing)
Day 4 Presentations
Selecting Adaptation Options for Tomales Bay
Planned Adaptation to Climate Change in the Coastal Zone
California Coastal Conservancy Adaptation Overview (Thiel)
ONMS Climate Smart Sanctuaries & GFNMS Ocean Climate Initiative
United States Fish and Wildlife Service Adaptation Overview
Engaging the Public on Climate Change, Impacts & Adaptation (Moser)
Climate Change Risk Perceptions & Communicating Adaptation (Moser)
Handouts
PDF of all materials in training binder
Regulatory Takings and Land Use Regulation: A Primer for Public Agency Staff
