Coastal adaptation in Nova Scotia

Heath Kelsey attended a meeting to discuss international responses to climate change in coastal communities, at Thinkers Lodge in Pugwash, Nova Scotia in August this year. The meeting was part of Thinkers Lodge’s continuing commitment to support meetings that address science and societal issues. Hosted by Future Earth Coasts and Thinkers Lodge, fifteen scientists, practitioners, managers, and indigenous representatives from Australia, Canada, Mexico, the Mi'kmaw Nation, USA, and the West Indies were invited to share their perspectives on coastal climate adaptation. Over three days of meetings, we identified key issues, challenges, and ways forward, and convened a local meeting to give the Pugwash community a sense of our discussions and to solicit their valuable insights. For a full description of the meeting and the very interesting history of Thinkers Lodge, read the accompanying blog.