Rising Sea Level: Facts & Fiction

717 General Booth Boulevard,Virginia Beach VA 23451

13 October, 2022

Description

Learn about the rising sea level from John Englander, an oceanographer, consultant and leading expert on sea level rise. Presenting solid facts and addressing the economic, political and ecological impact, John will leave you with the wisdom and actionable items that each of us must take to design for a more resilient future. John’s new book, Moving to Higher Ground: Rising Sea Level and the Path Forward, reviews the latest scientific projections and presents a visionary outlook for what we need to do, showing the world how to survive, and even thrive, for ourselves and future generations. His broad marine science background coupled with explorations to Greenland and Antarctica allows him to see the big picture of sea level rise and its revolutionary impacts. He brings the diverse points of view of an industry scientist, entrepreneur and CEO. For over thirty years, he has been a leader in the private and non-profit sectors, serving as CEO for The International SeaKeepers and The Cousteau Society. John is Founder and President of the International Sea Level Institute, a new non-profit organization focused on explaining the latest science about long-term rising sea level. The institute’s focus is on adaptation to higher ocean levels, but also addresses the connection with various efforts at “sustainability” to slow the warming that may slow the rate of ocean rise. The institute will teach professionals in engineering, architecture, finance, law and planning to prepare for the challenging era ahead including explaining the financial risks of increased flooding advocating for “intelligent adaptation.”