RGS-IBG Annual International Conference 2026 1 – 4 September 2026 The Coast-R Network is organising a double session on 3 September at this year’s RGS-IBG Annual International Conference, sponsored by the Coastal & Marine Research Group, the Climate Change Research Group and the Participatory Geographies Research Group. The sessions feature presentations from ReCCS and Coast-R Small Grants … Read more
The TRANSECTS project is exploring how offshore energy industries – such as offshore wind and oil & gas – are shaping everyday life in coastal communities in Aberdeen, Orkney, and the Humber region. As part of the Transitions in Energy for Coastal Communities over Space and Time (TRANSECTS) project, an interactive online mapping survey invites … Read more
Dr Amy McCarron is a Research Fellow with the project “TRANSitions In Energy For Coastal Communities Over Time And Space” (TRANSECTS), one of the four projects funded by the ReCCS programme. She is based at the University of Aberdeen. What will you be doing as part of the TRANSECTS project? A big part of my … Read more
Dr Sofie Illemann Jæger is a postdoctoral associate with the project “TRANSitions In Energy For Coastal Communities Over Time And Space” (TRANSECTS), one of the four projects funded by the ReCCS programme. She is based at the School of Energy, Geosciences, Infrastructure and Society at Heriot-Watt University. What will you be doing as part of … Read more
Amy McCarron is a Research Fellow working on the Resilient Coastal Communities and Seas (ReCCS) programme-funded TRANSECTS project. Here, she introduces herself and reflects on attending Flood & Coast 2025 for the first time. My research draws on both historical analysis and participatory approaches to understand lived experiences of change over time. Earlier this summer, … Read more
Assoc Prof Karen Alexander, Project lead for TRANSitions In Energy For Coastal Communities Over Time And Space (TRANSECTS), reports on their second Annual Meeting. The whole research team gathered in Stromness, Orkney (and online) to reflect on progress, share insights and plan the road ahead. Meeting Sessions Held at the International Centre for Island Technology, … Read more
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 The morning session comprises five talks drawn from across the private and … Read more
The Humber Nature Partnership is shining a spotlight on “Coordinating Resilient Communities and the Humber” at their 1st May online forum
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