This is the second phase of a project begun in 2009 by the University of Virginia Institute for Environmental Negotiation […]
A century from now, 18-30% of Virginia Beach’s current land area could be underwater, according to a number of studies of projected sea level rise. On a shorter timescale, many residents are already seeing increased flooding, erosion, and storm damage. These impending changes led to a partnership between a team of students and faculty from the University of Virginia and the City of Virginia Beach, the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission, and the nonprofit, Wetlands Watch, for a series of projects aimed at helping the city respond and adapt to sea level rise.
Proposed policy responses to help communities adapt to sea level rise are often complex and difficult for the public to
A research team led by the University of Virginia’s Institute for Environmental Negotiation will conduct a series of focus groups
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