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a map of Surrey's coastal floodplain
Thursday, January 17, 2019

Adapting to climate change and sea level rise in Surrey, British Columbia

As the climate changes, coastal communities can expect more flooding due to storm surge and sea level rise. Managing this risk requires adaptation--actions that reduce the exposure and vulnerability of people and property to climate-related hazards and increase resilience to cope with their impacts. The , initiated in 2016, is an example of a robust, participatory planning initiative that identified short, medium and long-term options to adapt to climate change risk. We spoke with , about the Strategy.