Welcome! Expanding Coastal Networks to Accelerate Adaptation and Incorporate Equity

Objectives Participants will share and learn about Integrating an equity lens into the adaptation content covered by their networks Fostering an inclusive and equitable network with a diverse representation of voices, experiences, and expertise Participants will also identify next steps that can enhance professional networks, integrate an equity lens, and accelerate meaningful adaptation work

Turn to a neighbor and introduce yourself: How are you? What do you care about in your work? What’s inspiring you lately? Where are you from? How do you think that has influenced who you are?

California Coastal Resilience Network Carrie Boyle State Sea Grant Fellow Coastal Conservancy carrie.boyle@scc.ca.gov

Coastal Resilience Network NATURE-BASED ADAPTATION INFORMAL DIALOGUE KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE Mark Godfrey TNC Melinda Kelley

Coastal Resilience Network 165 members Coastal adaptation practitioners

Coastal Resilience Network INFO-SHARING Informational webinars Mailing list Meetings or meetups

Coastal Resilience Network MEMBERSHIP Free Email list

Coastal Resilience Network INCORPORATING EQUITY & EJ

Thank you! carrie.boyle@scc.ca.gov