Coastal areas are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, pollution, and mass tourism. These pressures result in beach erosion, biodiversity loss, and depletion of fishing resources. Fondation de France’s Coast and Sea Program aims to preserve these fragile areas by understanding and mitigating these issues through sustainable management practices.

Actions Led

The Coast and Sea Program supports collaborative research projects that unite scientists (biologists, geographers, geologists, etc.) and civil society actors (local authorities, nonprofits, community groups) around three key areas:

• Anticipating and adapting to climate change effects.
• Living and working sustainably in coastal environments.
• Restoring coastal areas.

Projects that US Donors Can Support

Through Friends of Fondation de France, US donors can contribute to the preservation of coastal areas. Donations help fund research and sustainable practice development as well as support restoration projects to rehabilitate and protect coastal ecosystems. Supporting the Coast and Sea Program allows donors to play a vital role in protecting and preserving coastal regions, ensuring their resilience and sustainability for future generations.