Unlocking Coastal Resilience
The newly launched Coastal Resilience Asset Methodology is a groundbreaking framework designed to drive funding to coastal ecosystems that increase climate resilience.
Accredited by Verra, this first-of-its-kind methodology provides a standardized approach to calculating flood-damage reduction benefits delivered by restoring and protecting key coastal habitats, including mangroves and tidal marshes.
The Power of Nature-Based Infrastructure
Approximately 40% of the global population lives in coastal regions, where the threat of climate-driven flooding and severe storms continues to rise. Nature provides one of our strongest defenses: just 100 meters of healthy mangroves can reduce wave height by up to 66%.¹
Historically, these critical natural defenses have been undervalued; their financial value and the need for investment are often recognized only after disastrous storms have struck, causing millions of dollars in damages. The Coastal Resilience Asset Methodology shifts this dynamic by accurately modeling and quantifying that value before disaster strikes—opening up new avenues for proactive funding and investment in nature-based infrastructure.
A Collaborative Effort for Global Impact
This landmark methodology was developed through a collaborative effort of leading conservationists, scientific experts, and carbon market advisors:
Generous funding and strategic support were provided by AXA XL and Builders Vision.
Invest in Nature, Protect Communities
Bridging the divide between natural climate solutions and capital markets, this methodology provides a tangible path for project developers and investors to defend coastal communities and protect essential biodiversity.
The Coastal Resilience Asset Methodology is a powerful step toward more resilient, thriving coastlines. To learn more about how the framework works and how it supports investment in coastal ecosystems, please read the full methodology announcement. If you are interested in exploring how to apply this methodology to your own project, we invite you to contact us for a conversation.
¹ Menéndez, P., Losada, I.J., Torres-Ortega, S. et al. The Global Flood Protection Benefits of Mangroves. Sci Rep 10, 4404 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-61136-6
