In coastal cities, traditional approaches to preparing coastlines for rising sea levels can actually intensify the process of erosion rather than preventing it. Instead of employing these more traditional (yet ineffective) “solutions,” Boston, Massachusetts has introduced nature-based solutions to protect their coastline.
“[Nature-based solutions] offer a wealth of community and environmental benefits by enhancing the natural services provided by coastal ecosystems—including wetlands, dunes, barrier islands, seagrasses, coral and oyster reefs, and mangroves—that build climate resilience while providing key social and economic benefits.”
Posted: January 17, 2026