Mega-Delta Conference in Shanghai

Heath Kelsey attended the 4th annual Mega-Delta Conference, which was hosted by The State Key Laboratory for Estuarine and Coastal Research at East China Normal University, in Shanghai, China from October 19–22. River delta systems are important hubs for trade and economic development, support large human populations, and provide vital ecosystem functions. This conference focused on research and applied solutions that account for the massive pressures from urbanization, transportation, pollution, resource use and climate change. We (Future Earth Coasts) have also been working with other partners, including Future Earth Asia, the Shanghai Academy of Environmental Science, Living Deltas Hub, and Council Fire LLC, to develop a program for socio-environmental report cards and collective action for river delta systems, beginning in Asia and expanding to other delta systems worldwide. To learn more, read Heath's recent blog about the conference.