📣Out now! We’re continuing our regenerative ocean farming series with two new case studies looking at workforce development in Biloxi, Mississippi, and seafood purchasing programs in New England. Check them out to see our policy recommendations in action: urbanoceanlab.org/resource/case-…

'There are solutions at every geographic scale...From a city block to a whole city.”

Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson 🐙 spoke with Manuela Andreoni NYT Climate about our Climate Readiness Framework for Coastal Cities, and how coastal cities can act now to implement solutions. nytimes.com/2024/02/01/cli…

Feeling overwhelmed by the enormity of the climate crisis and wondering how you can make a difference?

Marine biologist, writer, climate policy expert, and co-founder of Urban Ocean Lab, Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson 🐙, has some inspiring insights in her #TedTalk !

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At #COP28 , Biden-⁠Harris Administration Unveils First-Ever Strategy to Advance Environmental Justice for Communities That Rely on the Ocean and Marine Resources whitehouse.gov/ceq/news-updat…

🌊📢 We applaud the release of the first-ever federal Ocean Justice Strategy.

Now is the time for a concerted approach to ocean policy that is informed by and prioritizes #oceanjustice communities.

Read our full statement: urbanoceanlab.org/ocean-justice-…

Urban Ocean Lab co-founder @JeanFlemma spoke to ABC News about the immediate need for climate action and the role the US must play at #COP28 .

Read the full story to learn more about what's at stake and the important opportunities ahead: abcnews.go.com/International/…

ICYMI: Urban Ocean Lab co-founder Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson 🐙 spoke to The New York Times about finding joy in climate action.

'If we can find meaningful ways to contribute to the problems we face, it just feels good.'

Read her interview: nytimes.com/2023/11/24/bri…

Advancing climate adaptation and resilience must be at the top of the agenda at #COP28 .

In the U.S., coastal cities have an opportunity to accelerate their own adaptation efforts with up-to-date science from #NCA5 . Read our latest memo to learn more: urbanoceanlab.org/nca5-for-coast…

📣 Recently, Urban Ocean Lab analyzed the #NCA5 , which shows that while climate impacts to coastal cities are intensifying, there are many opportunities to accelerate mitigation & adaptation efforts.

See the memo: bit.ly/49XVo5A

#ClimateAdaptation #SeaLevelRise

.President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is at work for #OceanClimateAction ! Check out NOAA & @NFWF’s announcement of $144 million for coastal resilience projects. A win-win-win for our communities, climate, & economy.
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Hot of the presses, our latest from Urban Ocean Lab 🏙️

📢PSA for coastal cities!! 🌅🏙️

ICYMI, from the team Urban Ocean Lab - new recommendations for action for coastal cities facing the impacts of climate change. #OceanClimateAction #NCA5

📣Coastal cities: The time for transformative climate action is now. #NCA5 is full of up-to-date info showing that even though climate impacts are intensifying, there are ample opportunities for mitigation and adaptation.

✅Here's your guide: urbanoceanlab.org/nca5-for-coast…

#Thanks to Urban Ocean Lab — they are advancing climate-friendly regenerative ocean farming & focusing on urban and BIPOC communities. Regenerative growing practices improve water quality and increase local biodiversity! Have you seen what they are up to? urbanoceanlab.org/factsheet/rege…

Sadiq Khan Hindou Simon Stiell Focussing on the bigger picture, Dr Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, Co-Founder, Urban Ocean Lab, spoke about our efforts adding up - “avoiding climate catastrophe is the work of our lifetimes.”

The numbers don't lie: New research shows that tropical storms and hurricanes are becoming deadlier, disproportionately impacting communities of color.

60% of US coastal city residents identify as BIPOC. NOW is the time for urgent #oceanclimateaction . bit.ly/3EOmuOx

When Policy Centers People – another archived interview shared in today's newsletter, featuring Urban Ocean Lab Marquise Stillwell Jean Flemma 🦈

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📢OUT NOW: The #IRA and #IIJA offer over $21.7 billion in funding for critical climate adaptation and resilience efforts in coastal cities. We’ve developed a handy guidebook to help coastal cities access these historic investments. Learn more: bit.ly/3YzITbl