Webinars

To support continuous learning and to share critical resources, Coastal Quest regularly offers webinars on a variety of topics designed to inform your programs and organizations.

Coastal Nature-Based Solutions

December 10, 2024 and February 13, 2025. In these webinars we define terms and explore new resources to accelerate coastal resilience, looking at Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs) and Biodiversity Credits. These means of supporting coastal conservation and developing healthy ecosystems are critical for building resilient coasts.

Approaches for Climate Resilient Coastal Ecosystem Conservation and RestorationExplore the ways for developing Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs) as options for ensuring healthy and resilient coastal ecosystems.

Biodiversity Credits: Opportunities for Coastal Conservation and RestorationThis webinar brings together experts on Biodiversity Credits to discuss if and how credits could help pay for coastal conservation and restoration work.

Accelerating Multi-Benefit Coastal Nature-Based Solutions

January 25 and March 14, 2024. This two-part webinar and exchange brings together a diverse community of practitioners to explore and share case studies showcasing locally led nature-based solutions and tools for building resilient coasts and communities for people, nature, and the climate.

Part 1: Attaining Coastal Land for Nature-Based SolutionsLearn from leaders about novel approaches to attaining coastal land for conservation, restoration, recreation, and climate risk reduction.

Part 2: Launching Early-Stage Multi-Benefit Nature-Based SolutionsHear a discussion with community leaders as they share early-stage coastal nature-based solutions projects to benefit their communities, nature, and the climate.

Multi-Benefit Coastal 30×30 Projects & Funding Priorities

March 8, 10 and 13, 2023. A three-part series on multi-benefit Coastal 30×30 projects and the funding behind them.

Part 1: Explore Coastal 30×30 SolutionsHear speakers from NOAA, California Ocean Protection Council, and other coastal leaders share details on Coastal 30×30 framing and national priorities.Meeting notes & links

Part 2: Learn about Coastal 30×30 Funding PrioritiesHear from the philanthropic community along with NOAA and the California State Coastal Conservancy about funding priorities and programs.Meeting notes & links

Part 3: A Conversation about FundingMeet others in the community and learn about blending financing and current funding opportunities.Meeting notes & links