IMRR UNESCO Chair & SIMR Webinar Series – Quantifying Coastal Defense Value of Coastal Ecosystems

[jingxiao wu]

Dear All,

We are excited to invite you to the next session of the IMRR UNESCO Chair & SIMR Webinar Series on March 12, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (UK Time GMT+0).

📖 Topic:

Quantifying Coastal Defense Value of Coastal Ecosystems

🗣 Speakers:

Prof. Heidi Nepf, Donald and Martha Harleman Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Ernie I. H. Lee, PhD student in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

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🌍 Webinar Overview:

Coastal ecosystems, such as seagrass and salt marsh, play a crucial role in mitigating climate impacts and enhancing resilience for coastal communities. Understanding the protective functions of these ecosystems requires robust models that analyze interactions between fluid motion and flexible vegetation. This talk will explore the latest research on predicting wave attenuation over marshes and seagrass meadows, offering insights into their economic benefits as nature-based solutions. By examining hybrid approaches, such as marsh-fronted seawalls, the presentation will highlight how these ecosystems contribute to sustainable coastal defense and climate adaptation strategies.

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🔗 IMRR UNESCO Chair Webinar 

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Best regards,

Jingxiao Wu

On behalf of the IMRR UNESCO Chair & SIMR Committee