The City of San Diego officially declared a climate emergency during a city council meeting on Tuesday, March 10th. Dr. Bonnie Ludka, a postdoc at the Center for Climate Change …
Engaging next-generation leaders at Kearny High
On Dec. 3rd, 10th grade students from Kearny High School of Digital Media and Design participated in an on-the-beach field experience, hosted by Birch Aquarium, and heard from a panel of environmental …
Postdoc Matt Costa attends UNFCCC COP 25
Postdoctoral scholar Matt Costa attended the UNFCCC Conference of the Parties (COP 25) in Madrid, as part of a contingent of Scripps Institution of Oceanography students, faculty, and staff. Matt …
New Resilient Futures Imperial Beach Video Released
The new video can be seen here.
CCCIA Director Shares Insight on Cliffs and Sea-Level Rise with California Lawmakers
California’s Assembly Committee on Sea-Level Rise met in Encinitas and heard from Dr. Merrifield on how to better prepare for sea-level rise and crumbing cliffs. “This is a natural phenomenon…but …
State Parks Recognizes Dr. Reinhard Flick as Adaptation Awardee
Congratulations to Dr. Reinhard E. Flick for receiving the California State Parks Director’s Award for Adaptation! As a CCCIA affiliated researcher, we are grateful for the recognition of Dr. Flick’s …
Director Mark Merrifield speaks at San Diego City Hall’s UCSD Day
Center director Mark Merrifield shared information on sea-level rise and building a resilient San Diego. In his presentation, Mark cited reports that state there could be an estimated $150 billion …
Grad Student Presents in Buenos Aires with JRB Fund Support
Guest post by graduate student Eric Rodriguez. Eric traveled to Buenos Aires, Argentina to participate in the 3rd United Cities Local Governments (UCLG) Culture Summit with support from the Julia R. …
Laura Engeman speaks with KPBS news about sea-level rise in Del Mar
As the City of Del Mar plans for sea-level rise impacts, Laura Engeman, who manages the center’s coastal climate adaptation initiatives and research partnerships, weighed in on the difficult adaptation …
Grad Student Attends Geochemical Workshops with JRB Fund Support
Guest post from postdoctoral scholar Alan Seltzer. Alan was able to travel to Zürich and Barcelona to attend two geochemical workshops and share his research, with support from the Julia R. Brown …