Press Releases
Worldwide leaders convene to protect, advance global biodiversity
UC Santa Cruz hosted the APEC University Leaders’ Forum with UC Davis and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities.
Coral reefs identified as national natural infrastructure
The U.S. Coral Reef Task Force (USCRTF) approved a resolution that designates coral reefs along U.S. states and territories as national infrastructure.
Rebates can offer solutions to California’s groundwater woes
A study by UC Santa Cruz and UC Berkeley researchers calculates how a program modeled after rooftop solar metering can enhance the storage of groundwater.
UC Santa Cruz researchers value salt marsh restoration as a crucial tool in flood risk reduction and climate resilience in the San Francisco Bay
Salt marsh restoration can mitigate flood risk and bolster community resilience to climate change in our local waterways, according to a study published in Nature.
UCSC’s Center for Coastal Climate Resilience awards over $4.6 million to support California coastal projects
The Center awarded over $4.6 million in funding to 23 UC Santa Cruz research groups for pilot and implementation projects.
Scientists, policy leaders, and insurance experts meet to address climate risks
The Coastal Climate Resilience Symposium held at the Seymour Center focused on integrating nature-based solutions into risk management and insurance.
Waves of resilience
UCSC’s emerging Center for Coastal Climate Resilience is applying scientific research to develop policy around climate change and coastal sustainability, while incorporating the campus’s ideals of social justice and collaboration.
Report provides guide to funding for coral reef restoration projects for risk reduction
UC Santa Cruz played a leading role in a multi-agency group working for the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force to provide guidance on the development of coral reef restoration proposals for federal hazard mitigation funding.
UCSC marine sciences professor to lead new Center for Coastal Climate Resilience
Longtime UC Santa Cruz marine sciences professor Michael W. Beck was named as director of the campus’ Center for Coastal Climate Resilience.