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This briefing from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) emphasizes the necessity of localized climate data for policymakers and highlights two free online tools provided by the NGO Climate Central to map sea-level rise and coastal flood risks across the United States and globally.

This briefing by Derek Brockbank of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) argues that shoreline recession in the Gulf Coast is caused by human activity benefiting the navigation industry and advocates for Regional Sediment Management (RSM) and nature-based resilience to sustain the coast.

This briefing transcript discusses the implementation of nature-based infrastructure—such as wetlands, oyster reefs, and dunes—to enhance coastal resilience against sea level rise and extreme weather in the U.S. Gulf Coast region. Experts highlight the cost-effectiveness and co-benefits of these solutions compared to traditional 'gray' infrastructure and call for federal policy reforms to prioritize the beneficial use of dredged sediment and pre-disaster mitigation funding.