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United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Sustainable Development

Building Coastal Resilience Against Climate Change

Xiao Hua Wang, UNSW Australia (
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    A significant step forward in the fight against climate change has been achieved. The project No.78.7. Building Coastal Resilience Against Climate Change has been officially endorsed by the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030). This recognition highlights the project’s potential to drive meaningful change and strengthen the resilience of coastal communities worldwide. Our 5-year Decade Action Project brings together leading scientists, engineers, and policymakers from across the globe to develop innovative, science-based solutions to some of the most pressing challenges facing our oceans and coastal regions. By integrating socioeconomic assessments, green engineering strategies, and advanced predictive modelling, the project aims to protect vulnerable communities from threats such as storm surges, sea level rise, and coastal erosion. Crucially, it also honours and incorporates local and Indigenous knowledge, ensuring that solutions are grounded in both science and tradition. Please see the video link for more details: https://youtu.be/GkHmusXqHYU.
    Partners

    Australia Prof Xiao Hua Wang UNSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, TBD China Ocean University of China Prof Lulu Qiao A/Prof Ruiqian Li A/Prof Junyi Hua Zhejiang University A/Prof Li Li A/Prof Yue Zhang Xia Shanghai Jiao Tong University Prof Meng Zhou, Chair Professor, Dean, School of Oceanography Prof Lulu Zhang, School of Naval Architecture, Ocean & Civil Engineering/Department of Civil Engineering Shandong University of Science and Technology Names to be determined National Taiwan Ocean University Names to be determined Singapore National University of Singapore Dr Jani Tanzil, Senior Research Fellow, Director, St John's Island National Marine Laboratory, Tropical Marine Science Institute Dr Yuzhu Li (Assistant Professor), College of Design and Engineering/Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Newcastle University Singapore Associate Professor Kheng Lim Goh, Mechanical Design, Director of Research Nanyang University of Technology Dr Stephen Chau, Research Assistant Professor, Earth Observatory of Singapore SIT Names to be determined Japan Dr Masayuki Banno, Port and Airport Research Institute South Korea Prof Yang-Ki Cho, Seoul National University Europe A/Prof Imen TURKI, University of Rouen, France Mexico Prof. Alec Torres-Freyermuth, National Autonomous University, Mexico Canada Prof Jinyu Shen, Dalhousie University, Canada Indonesia Dr Endah Prihatiningtyastuti, Dr. Rer. Nat. Riza Yuliratno Setiawan, S. Kel. Department of Fisheries Sciences, UGM Vietnam Dr. Tuan Anh Vu Institute of Oceanography (IO)

    Goal 7

    Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

    Goal 7

    7.1

    By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services

    7.1.1

    Proportion of population with access to electricity

    7.1.2

    Proportion of population with primary reliance on clean fuels and technology

    7.2

    By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix
    7.2.1

    Renewable energy share in the total final energy consumption

    7.3

    By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency
    7.3.1

    Energy intensity measured in terms of primary energy and GDP

    7.a

    By 2030, enhance international cooperation to facilitate access to clean energy research and technology, including renewable energy, energy efficiency and advanced and cleaner fossil-fuel technology, and promote investment in energy infrastructure and clean energy technology
    7.a.1

    International financial flows to developing countries in support of clean energy research and development and renewable energy production, including in hybrid systems

    7.b

    By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States, and land-locked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programmes of support

    7.b.1

    Installed renewable energy-generating capacity in developing and developed countries (in watts per capita)

    Goal 9

    Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

    Goal 9

    9.1

    Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all
    9.1.1

    Proportion of the rural population who live within 2 km of an all-season road

    9.1.2

    Passenger and freight volumes, by mode of transport

    9.2

    Promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and, by 2030, significantly raise industry’s share of employment and gross domestic product, in line with national circumstances, and double its share in least developed countries

    9.2.1

    Manufacturing value added as a proportion of GDP and per capita

    9.2.2

    Manufacturing employment as a proportion of total employment

    9.3

    Increase the access of small-scale industrial and other enterprises, in particular in developing countries, to financial services, including affordable credit, and their integration into value chains and markets
    9.3.1

    Proportion of small-scale industries in total industry value added, based on (a) international classification and (b) national classifications

    9.3.2

    Proportion of small-scale industries with a loan or line of credit

    9.4

    By 2030, upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes, with all countries taking action in accordance with their respective capabilities

    9.4.1

    COemission per unit of value added

    9.5

    Enhance scientific research, upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors in all countries, in particular developing countries, including, by 2030, encouraging innovation and substantially increasing the number of research and development workers per 1 million people and public and private research and development spending
    9.5.1

    Research and development expenditure as a proportion of GDP

    9.5.2

    Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants

    9.a

    Facilitate sustainable and resilient infrastructure development in developing countries through enhanced financial, technological and technical support to African countries, least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing States
    9.a.1

    Total official international support (official development assistance plus other official flows) to infrastructure

    9.b

    Support domestic technology development, research and innovation in developing countries, including by ensuring a conducive policy environment for, inter alia, industrial diversification and value addition to commodities
    9.b.1

    Proportion of medium and high-tech industry value added in total value added

    9.c

    Significantly increase access to information and communications technology and strive to provide universal and affordable access to the Internet in least developed countries by 2020

    9.c.1

    Proportion of population covered by a mobile network, by technology

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    • Research Reports: Coastal risk analysis, ecosystem assessments, socio-economic impact studies.

    • Technology Deployment: Hazard risk mapping tools, ocean renewable energy solutions.

    • Community Engagement: Educational programs, disaster preparedness drills.

    • Policy Papers: Recommendations for government action and funding strategies.

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    Timeline
    01 April 2025 (start date)
    01 April 2030 (date of completion)
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    Xiao Hua Wang, UNSW Australia
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    Ocean Basins
    Global
    Communities of Ocean Action
    Marine and coastal ecosystems management, Scientific knowledge, research capacity development and transfer of marine technology
    Countries
    Australia
    Australia
    Canada
    Canada
    China
    China
    France
    France
    Indonesia
    Indonesia
    Japan
    Japan
    Mexico
    Mexico
    Netherlands
    Netherlands
    Republic of Korea
    Republic of Korea
    Vietnam
    Vietnam
    Headquarters
    Canberra, Australia
    Contact Information

    Xiao Hua, Professor