Catalyzing Transformations

in a changing climate through community-engaged interdisciplinary efforts in
research and technological innovation, and education, training and workforce development

Our Vision

The Coastal Resilience and Sustainability Initiative envisions a future where people, ecosystems, and economies are more resilient in the face of rapid social and environmental change. The CRSI seeks to leverage NC State’s interdisciplinary strengths to find actionable, innovative, and sustainable solutions necessary to inform the transformational choices we face in a changing climate.

Linking resilience with sustainability:

is the capacity of a socio-ecological system to handle disturbances and change by transforming to a more “just” and sustainable future state of environmental, social, and economic conditions.
recognizes the technological, ecological, biogeochemical, socio-economic, and cultural opportunities for mitigation and adaptation innovations.
increases quality of life for all beings by enabling continuity of ecosystem services for all present and future generations.

A Collaborative Interdisciplinary Team Approach

In keeping with the University’s Strategic Plan and charged by the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, this Initiative is deliberatively interdisciplinary. NC State has internationally recognized expertise in the natural sciences, social sciences, engineering and technology, and a long and vibrant history of sustained engagement with communities, businesses, and policy-makers. By building diverse teams that bring together different voices, perspectives, strengths and values, we can develop a clearer understanding of the forces that are reshaping our world and create solutions to address them.

Learn more about our approach here.

About Us

Learn more about the Coastal Resilience and Sustainability Initiative and the members of the campus community guiding this initiative.

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Resources

Discover relevant funding opportunities, coastal resilience and sustainability publications and articles, NC State programs and courses, and other organizations and programs.

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Events

Learn more about upcoming initiative events and past recordings.

Directory of Expertise and Interests

More than 225 NC State faculty members, representing all 10 Colleges, have expertise and interests in coastal resilience and sustainability.

Our searchable directory highlights these faculty members and their NC State College, areas of expertise, collaboration interests, relevant Initiative themes, publications and grants.

NC State faculty members may submit a request to be added to the directory. Faculty members already in the directory may also provide updated information.

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Five Questions with Erin Seekamp and Chris Osburn of the Coastal Resilience and Sustainability Initiative

NC State’s Coastal Resilience and Sustainability Initiative (CRSI) envisions a future where people, ecosystems and economies are more resilient in the face of rapid social and environmental change. The CRSI seeks to leverage the university’s interdisciplinary strengths to find actionable, innovative and sustainable solutions necessary to inform the transformational choices we face in a changing climate. We spoke with Goodnight Distinguished Professor and CRSI Director Erin Seekamp and Professor and Director of the Blue Economy Innovation Program Chris Osburn about the CRSI’s background, growth and how the initiative catalyzes transformation in a changing climate.

Erin Seekamp Named Goodnight Distinguished Professor of Coastal Resilience and Sustainability, and Director of the Coastal Resilience and Sustainability Initiative

Scientists’ blog helps make NC climate, weather make sense

The State Climate Office has long published its Climate Blog, and the project to provide easily accessible information continues to yield new answers to the question, “What do we mean by ‘coastal plain?'”