PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE IN COASTAL CLIMATE RESILIENCE
Practical Solutions for a Resilient Future
Gain expertise from top sustainability and resilience professionals in the new professional development course in Coastal Climate Resilience.
The Center for Coastal Climate Resilience and the Coastal Science and Policy Program at UC Santa Cruz are launching the new course in Fall 2024. As the climate risk continues to increase for coastal communities, now is the time to grow and engage new climate resilience leaders.
- View the CCR Course Syllabus.
- Registration is closed for the Fall 2024 cohort; our next course will be held in Spring 2025. More details posted soon!
- Fill out the Course Interest Form
- Virtual Information Session: Video recording & Presentation slides PDF
This course is designed for those actively working in the field of coastal climate resilience with an aim to have participants apply learnings in real time. Students in the Coastal Climate Resilience course learn to navigate coastal adaptation and sustainability projects from policies to practice for a resilient future. This course is designed for practitioners in the United States and is tailored to cover US funding and policy. We are not accepting international applicants at this time, however, we are taking note of interest and may develop a course tailored for international practitioners in the future. Please fill out the interest form above to note your interest in future offerings.
Our multisector network of instructors share a dedication to implementing practical solutions to coastal resilience projects. Through cohort-based instruction and activities grounded in science, practitioners will learn to navigate coastal adaptation and sustainability projects from policies to practice for a resilient future. The course will help practitioners build a framework of opportunities, innovations, and practical solutions in coastal climate resilience.
At the conclusion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Identify a range of practical solutions for adapting to climate risks, including nature-based solutions.
- Know how to access resources for planning, evaluating, funding, and implementing a project.
- Understand the landscape of models and tools available for coastal risk assessments and adaptation planning.
- Engage interested parties in resilience and adaptation projects in an equitable way.
- Build an interdisciplinary network to collaborate on local and regional resilience projects.
The course is open to practitioners across the United States who are working at the interface of climate and coastal adaptation, particularly practitioners and scientists in positions to plan, finance, implement, model, incentivize, and transfer risks associated with coastal adaptation projects. We are particularly interested in supporting:
- Environmental planners,
- Municipal, regional, and state leaders,
- Tribal members,
- Climate and sustainability managers,
- Risk modelers,
- Insurance industry employees,
- Engineers, and,
- Community liaisons working at the interface of climate and adaptation.
Course Topics Include
- Principles of coastal resilience and climate change, including climate risks and hazards in coastal zones.
- Adaptation and resilience strategies that address climate impacts in coastal regions.
- Designing effective nature-based solutions to future climate conditions as a core component of adaptation and resilience.
- Overview of funding sources, including documentation and data needed for resilience projects. Examples discussed include insurance payouts, FEMA funding, Army Corps resources, municipal bonds, nonprofit funding, and innovative financing options.
- Climate impacts in coastal zones, including disproportionate impacts in underserved communities, and principles of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Principles of engaging parties respectfully in climate justice.
- Policies relevant to nature-based solutions at national, regional, and state levels.
The course will be a combination of virtual classes, plus an in-person, 2.5-day workshop at UC Santa Cruz. Details are in the FAQs below and in the CCR Course Syllabus.
FAQs
Additional Questions? Please email csp@ucsc.edu
Registration
Register by August 30! UC Extension is managing registration for this course: Registration Link. If you need help registering, please reach out to Student Services Representatives (408) 861-3860 | extension@ucsc.edu
Note,
- This course is designed for those actively working in the field of coastal climate resilience with an aim to have practitioners apply learnings in real time.
- This course is designed for US practitioners. Many of the course modules are specific to the United States (for example, policies and funding). We are not accepting international participants at this time, however, we are taking note of interest, and may develop a future course tailored for international practitioners. If you would like to be informed of future offfereings, please fill out this course interst form.
Course Topics, Speakers, and Schedule
All class sessions are live online except for October 24-26, which is an in-person workshop. Online classes will be held via zoom on Fridays from 12:30 – 2:00 PM Pacific Time. See table below.
*Note topics and speakers subject to change
| Week | Date, Format, Time | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 |
September 6, 2024 Live online, 12:30 – 2:00 PM Pacific Time |
Principles of Coastal Resilience & Climate Change Speakers: Mike Beck, PhD. | Director, Center for Coastal Climate Resilience at UC Santa Cruz Kris May, PhD. | CEO and Founder, Pathways Climate Institute
Learning Objectives:
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| Week 2 |
September 13, 2024 Live online, 12:30 – 2:00 PM Pacific Time |
Nature-based Solutions for Climate Adaptation: Case Studies & Tools Speakers/Panelists: Jannelle Kellman, Esq. | Founder / CEO The Center for Sea Rise Solutions Rod Braun, MS. | Global Director, Conservation International Christopher Allen | Global Principal, Regenerative + Nature-based Solutions at Jacobs Megan Kelso, PhD. | Conservation Scientist, Center for Coastal Climate Resilience at UC Santa Cruz
Learning Objectives:
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| Week 3 |
September 20, 2024 Live online, 12:30 – 2:00 PM Pacific Time |
Nature-based Solutions Case Studies Continued & Policies Relevant to Nature-based Solutions Speakers: Julie Beagle, MLA | Engineering with Nature (EWN) Coastal Practice Lead, Environmental Planning Section Chief, San Francisco District, US Army Corp of Engineers Landolf Rhode-Barbarigos, PhD. | Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at the University of Miami Heather Tallis, PhD. | Social Impact Fellow at World Wildlife Fund; Executive Fellow, Center for Coastal Climate Resilience at UC Santa Cruz; Former Assistant Director for Biodiversity and Conservation Sciences in the White House Office of Science & Technology Policy
Learning Objectives:
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| Week 4 |
September 27, 2024 Live online, 12:30 – 2:00 PM Pacific Time |
Equitable Engagement of Interested Parties Speakers: Maya Trotz, PhD. | Professor, Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering, University of South Florida Hillary Van Dyke, PhD. | Principal Consultant, Invincible Summer Enterprises Renee Collini, PhD. | Director, Community Resilience Center at The Water Institute Learning Objectives:
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| Week 5 |
October 4, 2024 Live online, 12:30 – 2:00 PM Pacific Time |
Sources and Steps to Financing Coastal Resilience at National & State Levels Speakers: Janan Reilly, MS. | Acting Branch Chief, Community Infrastructure Resilience, Hazard Mitigation Assistance, FEMA HQ Kim Penn | Climate Coordinator at National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Learning Objectives:
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| Week 6 |
October 11, 2024 Live online, 12:30 – 2:00 PM Pacific Time |
Insurance and Innovative Financing for Resilient Communities Speakers: Guillermo Franco, PhD. | Managing Director & Global Head of Cat Risk Research at Guy Carpenter (Jane) Carter Ingram, PhD. | Managing Director, Pollination Matthew Cranford | Executive Director, Pollination
Learning Objectives:
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| Week 7 |
October 18, 2024 Live online, 12:30 – 2:00 PM Pacific Time |
Data Sources, Tools & Models for Resilient Coastal Adaptation Speakers: Borja Gonzalez Reguero, PhD. | Associate Professor, Coastal Science and Policy at UC Santa Cruz Patrick Barnard | Research Geologist, U.S. Geological Survey Brian Kilough | Program Director, EY Open Science Data Challenge, Ernst & Young LLP Laura Cherney | Senior Ecologist / Project Manager, AECOM Taylor Squires | Coastal Engineer, AECOM Chris Levitz | Coastal & Riverine Resilience Practice Lead – US West, AECOM Renee Collini, PhD. | Director, Community Resilience Center at The Water Institute
Learning Objectives:
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| Week 8 |
October 24 – 26, 2024 In-person 2.5 Day Workshop at UC Santa Cruz Coastal Science Campus |
Practical Applications Towards for Resilient Coastal Adaptation
Speakers/Experts on hand: Mike Beck, PhD. | Director, Center for Coastal Climate Resilience at UC Santa Cruz Borja Gonzalez Reguero, PhD. | Associate Professor, Coastal Science and Policy at UC Santa Cruz Janan Reilly, MS. | Acting Branch Chief, Community Infrastructure Resilience, Hazard Mitigation Assistance, FEMA HQ Tiffany Wise-West, PhD. Sustainability and Resilience Officer at City of Santa Cruz Kris May, PhD. | CEO and Founder, Pathways Climate Institute Bob Battalio | Senior Engineer and VP at Environmental Science Associates (retired) *Additional speakers to be confirmed
Learning Objectives:
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| Week 9 |
November 1, 2024 Live online, 12:30 – 2:00 PM Pacific Time |
Optional session to engage with demonstrations of data models and tools and follow up on anything else from the workshop.
Speakers: To be confirmed |
*Note above topics and speakers subject to change
Course Schedule
All class sessions are online except for Week 8. Online classes will be held live via zoom on Fridays from 12:30 – 2:00 PM Pacific Time.
Each week:
- 1.5 hours live class session
- 1-1.5 hours outside of class,
variable based on weekly readings and online discussions
Week 1: September 6, 2024
Week 2: September 13, 2024
Week 3: September 20, 2024
Week 4: September 27, 2024
Week 5: October 4, 2024
Week 6: October 11, 2024
Week 7: October 18, 2024
Week 8: October 24 – 26
In-person workshop
October 24: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Pacific time
October 25: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Pacific time
October 26: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Pacific time
Week 9: November 1, 2024
Course Costs
This course is 4 continuing education units (CEUs). The cost is $2,500. Additional travel costs may be incurred to attend the required in-person 2.5 day workshop. Fellowships are available to help cover costs. Please email csp@ucsc.edu.
Course Fellowships
The UCSC Coastal Science & Policy Program offers limited needs-based fellowships. We are particularly interested in supporting tribal members and practitioners and liaisons from underserved communities. Please email csp@ucsc.edu to inquire about eligility and to request consideration.
Course Logistics
This course is offered in hybrid format. Class meetings 1-7 and 9 will take place live-online via Zoom. Class meeting 8, the in-person 2.5 day workshop, will take place in-person at the UCSC Coastal Science Campus (115 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95060). Students are expected to log into this course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate via Zoom, for the duration of each scheduled class meeting.
Electronic Course Materials: You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Hybrid Format
- 8 live online class sessions, each 90 minutes
- 2.5 day in-person workshop
- Both course components must be attended for credit
- Total 50 – 60 hours over 9 weeks
Course Lecturers
Lecturers and guest speakers for this course include:
Mike Beck, Director, Center for Coastal Climate Resilience at UC Santa Cruz, Institute of Marine Sciences
Rod Braun, Director, Green-Gray Infrastructure/Nature-based Solutions at Conservation International
Renee Collini, Director, Community Resilience Center at The Water Institute
Sarah Eminhizer, Director, Coastal Science and Policy Program, Coastal Climate Resilience Program, and Workforce Development, UC Santa Cruz
Guillermo Franco, Managing Director & Global Head of Cat Risk Research at Guy Carpenter
Megan Kelso, Scientist in Coastal Conservation and Disaster Risk Reduction, Center for Coastal Climate Resilience at UC Santa Cruz
Kris May, CEO at Pathways Climate Institute | Climate Research and Adaptation
Borja Reguero, Associate Professosr at UC Santa Cruz; Senior Engineer. STC. Coastal resilience, nature-based solutions at World Bank
Janan Reilly, Acting Branch Chief, Community Infrastructure Resilience, Hazard Mitigation Assistance, FEMA HQ at the Federal Emergeny Management Agency (FEMA)
Tiffany Wise-West, Sustainability and Resiliency Officer at the City of Santa Cruz
Maya Trotz, Professor, Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering, University of South Florida
Jannelle Kellman, Founder / CEO The Center for Sea Rise Solutions;
Julie Beagle, EWN Coastal Practice Lead, Environmental Planning Section Chief, San Francisco District, US Army Corp of Engineers
Heather Tallis, Social Impact Fellow at World Wildlife Fund; Executive Fellow, Center for Coastal Climate Resilience at UC Santa Cruz; Former Assistant Director for Biodiversity and Conservation Sciences in the White House Office of Science & Technology Policy
Christopher Allen, Global Principal | Regenerative + Nature-based Solutions at Jacobs
Landolf Rhode-Barbarigos, Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at the University of Miami
+ more to be announced!
