Projects associated with the Coast-R Network
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
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
Interest in rewilding our coasts has surged in recent years, as communities and scientists alike recognise the power of restoring saltmarshes, seagrass meadows, and mudflats to revive nature and protect shorelines from climate impacts. Dr Charlotte Hopkins, Senior Lecturer in Marine Conservation at the University of Hull and member of the Coast-R Network team, tells … Read more
1-2pm, Wed 29 January 2026, online January’s webinar ‘Extreme weather on the edge of the world and Risky Cities’ brought together two Coast-R Network speakers, each sharing insights from current research on flood risk, coastal resilience, and extreme weather: Professor Neil MacDonald (University of Liverpool; Coast-R Network) presented the Clandage project, “Extreme weather on the … Read more
Our new report is now out for discussion with the Coast-R Network community of practice and we’d love to hear from you. The report addresses Coastal Change and Transition, and its impacts on coastal communities and the natural capital of our coastal zones. It draws on our learnings in Year 1 of the Coast-R programme … Read more
Dr Katherine Simpson of the University of Glasgow and Lewis Coenen-Rowe of Culture for Climate Scotland reflect on two interactive workshops from our recent Annual Forum and look towards next steps. In early September, as part of the Coast-R Network Annual Conference in Glasgow, we brought together around 120 people from across disciplines, sectors, and … Read more
Refrains: enough is enough Less discussion, more decision-making. Less talk, more action. Less theory, more practice. These were strong refrains in the presentations, workshops, and informal conversations across the Coast-R Annual Forum in Glasgow in September 2025. We have enough data, we hold enough knowledge and it’s time—and beyond timely—to start doing more! And so … Read more
Our Coast-R Network colleague, Professor Larissa Naylor has taken a key role in developing new CIRIA guidance – Greening coastal infrastructure through eco-engineering (C820). This is the first practitioner-led publication of its kind, focused on enhancing the biodiversity and multifunctionality of engineered coastal assets through eco-engineering approaches. Larissa is Professor of Geomorphology and Environmental Geography … Read more
Congratulations to Coast-R Network co-lead, Professor Larissa Naylor of the University of Glasgow, who has recently been appointed as expert advisor to the Council of Europe’s Congress of Local and Regional Authorities’ Governance Committee. Larissa will act as sole author on a report entitled ‘How can we cope with coastal erosion (in our changing climate)? … Read more
Prof Briony McDonagh, Coast-R Network lead, reflects on the successes of the Network’s first year, and looks forward to the next programme milestones. 1st July marked the beginning of Year 2 of the Coast-R Network programme, which will be led by colleagues at the University of Glasgow. In the last couple of weeks, we have … Read more
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