As part of IAN's role in the facilitation of the Belmont Forum Synthesis Workshop last December, a synthesis document was co-produced with the participants. This Workshop summary provides a brief overview of the 13 projects in Coastal Vulnerability and Freshwater Security, identifies common themes that emerged, and provides recommendations for future Belmont Forum projects. This newsletter represents a synthesis of the projects' results, revealing real solutions for informed and deliberative decision-making about sustainable resource use and development.