More frequent and intense coastal hazards—including sea level rise, storms, flooding, erosion, and subsidence—are threatening to damage and destroy coastal real estate and communities, where approximately 40% of the world’s population lives. This year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasts an “above average” hurricane season.

By bolstering the resilience of coastal assets and areas now, we can help protect coastal real estate, communities, and ecosystems in the face of the significant coastal risks that are expected in the coming years—and strengthen them in the process.