coastal resiliency
Coastal lands are our first line of defense against rising seas and intensifying storms. When hurricanes and storms strike, conserved coastal lands absorb storm surge, reduce erosion, and lessen the impact on communities. Wetlands and natural floodplains act as sponges, soaking up excess water and protecting homes and infrastructure. Without these buffers, storm damage increases, resulting in costly rebuilding efforts and greater risks to human life.
Conserving and restoring coastal lands is essential to ensuring these natural defenses remain intact.
Carbon Sequestration
In the fight against climate change, nature offers one of the most effective solutions: carbon storage. Forests, wetlands, grasslands, and other ecosystems act as carbon sinks, absorbing and storing vast amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Protecting, enhancing, and restoring these landscapes is essential to stabilizing our climate, safeguarding biodiversity, and securing a livable future.
When land is developed or degraded, stored carbon is released, accelerating climate change. By conserving intact ecosystems and restoring degraded lands, we can prevent emissions while enhancing the ability of nature to capture carbon.
When land is developed or degraded, stored carbon is released, accelerating climate change. By conserving intact ecosystems and restoring degraded lands, we can prevent emissions while enhancing the ability of nature to capture carbon.
