Coast-R publishes report on Coastal Change and Transition in the UK

Drawing on insights from the Coast-R Network+ and the Resilient UK Coastal Communities and Seas programme, the new report focuses on coastal change and transition, and its impacts on coastal communities and the natural capital of our coastal zones. What’s in the Report? The report sets out urgent cross-cutting challenges facing the UK’s coasts, where … Read more

Six Key Themes from the EFRA Climate and Weather Resilience Inquiry

aerial image of coastline and beach

Andrew Manson, a recent Geography graduate and intern in the Energy and Environment Institute at the University of Hull, reflects on the written evidence submitted to the ongoing Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) Inquiry on Climate and Weather Resilience in England. What is the Inquiry about? The Inquiry focuses on the UK’s ability … Read more

ReCCS programme addresses parliamentary inquiry on coastal erosion

Flamborough Head, showing beach and coastal erosion

In September 2025, the Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee launched a call for evidence on coastal erosion and landslips as part of its long-term inquiry into Climate and Weather Resilience. Here, Coast-R lead Briony McDonagh summarises the evidence submitted by the Coast-R Network team, ReCCS projects – including ARISE and RACC – and ReCCS … Read more

Coast-R Annual Forum 2026: Investment for rejuvenating coastal communities

25 June 2026 The Spine building, Liverpool Join us for the Coast-R Network Annual Forum 2026: Investment for rejuvenating coastal communities This year, our “red thread” explores the three pillars of sustainability: Economic, Social, and Environmental. Morning Session | Economic & Social Pillars We’ll dive into how public-private partnerships, social value, and innovative funding mechanisms … Read more

Exploring diverse understanding and knowledge within the ReCCS projects

Close up of two puffins

A January online workshop update from Dr Kate Smith of the University of Hull, with news of the new Coast-R Network webinar series. Following the success of our in-person Coast-R Network event in Hull in November we were keen to maintain the launch event’s energy and enthusiasm by starting to deliver our ongoing programme of … Read more

Launching the Coast-R Network and the Resilient Coastal Communities and Seas Programme

Delegated networking

Prof Briony McDonagh, UK National Lead for the Coast-R Network reflects on our November launch event at the University of Hull. On Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th November, we welcomed more than 140 people to Hull to launch the UKRI and DEFRA-funded Resilient Coastal Communities and Seas Programme and the coordinating Coast-R Network. The acronym … Read more