200 Coastal Towns Unite in Bold Climate Pact

Coastal Communities Are Banding Together Against Sea Rise

Interesting news that really struck a chord with me: over 200 coastal towns have formed a new alliance to tackle sea-level rise and climate-driven coastal disasters. (Source via Bluewin):

Shortly before the UN Ocean Conference in Nice in the south of France, around 200 coastal towns have formed an alliance under the leadership of the United Nations. They want to work together to better cope with the dangers of advancing climate change.

As someone who studied in Nice, and has spent countless summers chasing sunsets on beaches from Thailand to Portugal, this isn’t just “climate news.” It feels personal. The thought that some of those stunning coastlines could disappear under water in the coming decades is genuinely heartbreaking.

This new alliance is powerful because it’s local communities taking the lead—not waiting for slow-moving national governments. Together, these towns are:

• Sharing knowledge and tools to prepare for storms and flooding
• Exploring not just seawalls, but nature-based solutions like wetland restoration
• Facing the hard questions, including managed retreat in vulnerable areas
• Demanding fairer funding and global attention for adaptation efforts

It’s inspiring to see this bottom-up action. When towns collaborate like this, they’re not just saving buildings—they’re preserving culture, identity, and the freedom to dip your feet in the sea on a hot day.

We often talk about global temperature targets, but this is a reminder that climate action starts locally, right where the waves hit the shore.

Have any of you seen similar local projects? I'd love to hear stories about small towns doing big things.

🌀 The coast isn’t just a boundary. It’s a way of life.
Let’s protect it—together.