Rising Seas: Coastal Strategies and Solutions
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM · 1 hr. (Asia/Dubai)
Main Theatre
National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF)
Rising Seas
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One of the most pressing challenges confronting us today is that of rising sea levels. The ocean's gradual encroachment on our coastlines threatens coastal communities, ecosystems and economies around the world. Thankfully, innovative strategies and solutions are emerging to mitigate the impacts of this threat. This session provides an opportunity to discuss the impacts of sea-level-related hazards and challenges, as well as the possibilities of resilient strategies and solutions.
- Amr Hamouda, President, NIOF
- Denis Chang Seng, Tsunami Resilience Section,Technical Secretary, IOC-UNESCO
- Christopher Piecuch, Associate Scientist, WHOI
- Brad Ack, Chief Executive Officer, Ocean Visions
- Stephen Widdicombe, Director of Science and Deputy Chief Executive, Plymouth Marine Laboratory
- Sarah Kapnick, NOAA Cheif Scientist, NOAA
- Suzan Elgharabawy, Vice President, NIOF
Lead Organization
Entity
National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF)
Speakers
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Amr Hamouda
President of NIOFNational Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF)DS
Denis Seng
Tsunami Resilience Section, Technical SecretaryUnited Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) / IOCCP
Christopher Piecuch
Associate Scientist, Physical OceanographyWoods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI)
Brad Ack
CEOOcean VisionsSW
Stephen Widdicombe
Director of Science and Deputy Chief ExecutivePlymouth Marine Laboratory and Global Ocean Acidification Observing Network (GOA-ON) Co-chair (Leveraging Science to co-design OA Information)SK
Sarah Kapnick
NOAA Chief ScientistNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)SE
Suzan Elgharabawy
Vice president of NIOFNational Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF)