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DUNAS Project Presented at the Smithsonian for Climate Symposium

Mar 26, 2020

DUNAS Project Presented at the Smithsonian for Climate Symposium

Dr. Isabel Rivera-Collazo, the principal investigator for DUNAS (Descendants United for Nature, Adaptation, and Sustainability), spoke to the intersection of climate change and cultural heritage at the Smithsonian Institute’s two-day symposium entitled, “Stemming the Tide: Global Strategies for Sustaining Cultural Heritage Through Climate Change” held on March 5-6, 2020. Climate change has become one of the most significant and fastest growing threats to people and their cult

DUNAS Project Makes History Come Alive With New 3D Artifact Models

Feb 10, 2020

DUNAS Project Makes History Come Alive With New 3D Artifact Models

To do our part to help protect Puerto Rican Heritage, the Climate Science Alliance team created 3D renderings of some of the artifacts recovered by Dr. Isabel Rivera-Collazo on the DUNAS restoration. Find out how they did it here! Within the context of climate change, sea level rise and extreme weather events threaten not only coastal communities’ infrastructure, but also the archaeological record of the community’s history, knowledge, and culture. Dunes and coastal areas oft

Climate Kids Creates New Dune Explorers Program

Jan 31, 2020

Climate Kids Creates New Dune Explorers Program

The Dune Explorers Program, an extension of our Climate Kids initiative, is a new educational curriculum created by our team to connect communities to climate messages and the importance of coastal resilience through projects like our DUNAS restoration effort. By weaving together cultural, ecological, and community values we lay the groundwork for a resilient future. In September 2017, Hurricane María and Irma devastated Puerto Rico causing considerable impacts to both natura

Mariela's Field Notes: Casa Abierta en Hacienda la Esperanza, Manatí

Dec 13, 2019

Mariela's Field Notes: Casa Abierta en Hacienda la Esperanza, Manatí

Mariela Declet Pérez, a Project Lead of the DUNAS project, is back with another update from the field. Read about the annual Open House event at Hacienda la Esperanza in Manatí! El día 2 de noviembre se llevó a cabo el evento anual de Casa Abierta en la Hacienda la Esperanza en Manatí. En este evento Para la Naturaleza abre sus puertas de las reservas para que la ciudadanía les visite y conozcan sobre los trabajos y proyectos que se están realizando en la región. Este ano fui

Mariela's Field Notes: Marejada de los Muertos 2019 Puerto Rico

Dec 2, 2019

Mariela's Field Notes: Marejada de los Muertos 2019 Puerto Rico

Mariela Declet Pérez, a Project Lead of the DUNAS project, is back with another update from the field. Read about what "the swell of the dead" means for the dune restoration project. Cuando llega el final del mes de octubre y principio del mes de noviembre comienzan a generarse frentes de fríos en el continente de América del Norte. A estos sistemas moverse través del continente, se crea una baja presión asociada al sistema que genera un área de vientos en dirección hacia el

DUNAS Project Highlighted at Climate Heritage Network Global Launch in Edinburgh

Oct 30, 2019

DUNAS Project Highlighted at Climate Heritage Network Global Launch in Edinburgh

Dr. Isabel Rivera-Collazo spoke at the Climate Heritage Network Global Launch in Edinburgh, sharing about the DUNAS project and the importance of protecting cultural heritage in the face of climate change. “Cultural heritage is a source of resilience in the face of climate change.” - Dr. Isabel Rivera-Collazo The Climate Heritage Network Global Launch on October 24-25, 2019 gathered attendees from the cultural heritage sector to mobilize on climate action across the globe. C

DUNAS Project Presented at UCLG Culture Summit in Buenos Aires

Oct 18, 2019

DUNAS Project Presented at UCLG Culture Summit in Buenos Aires

Earlier this year, the DUNAS Project Team traveled to Buenos Aires, Argentina to present at the 3rd United Cities Local Governments (UCLG) Culture Summit. Scripps Institution of Oceanography Graduate Student Eric Rodriguez traveled to Buenos Aires, Argentina alongside Dr. Isabel Rivera-Collazo to present the DUNAS Project at the 3rd United Cities Local Governments (UCLG) Culture Summit. Read below for Eric’s testimonial. This past spring, I was invited to participate in the “

Dr. Rivera-Collazo Presents at the Living Heritage Symposium in San Antonio

Oct 14, 2019

Dr. Rivera-Collazo Presents at the Living Heritage Symposium in San Antonio

Dr. Isabel Rivera-Collazo traveled to San Antonio, TX to talk about the DUNAS Project, climate change, and cultural heritage at the Living Heritage Symposium on September 4-6. Dr. Isabel Rivera-Collazo presented at the Living Heritage Symposium on September 4-6 in San Antonio, Texas. As the Principal Investigator of the Descendants United for Nature, Adaptation, and Sustainability (DUNAS) Project in Puerto Rico, Dr. Rivera-Collazo talked about the dune restoration underway as

Puerto Rico Community Comes Together to Rebuild Dunes

Aug 21, 2019

Puerto Rico Community Comes Together to Rebuild Dunes

Following the dune vandalism that occurred on the Fourth of July, the local communities and volunteers led by Para la Naturaleza and our DUNAS teams worked diligently to re-restore the dunes at the Hacienda la Esperanza Nature Reserve in Manati. Following the dune vandalism that occurred on the Fourth of July, the local communities and volunteers led by Para la Naturaleza and our DUNAS teams convened once more and worked diligently to re-restore the dunes at the Hacienda la E

DUNAS Restoration Disrupted By Vandalism

Aug 1, 2019

DUNAS Restoration Disrupted By Vandalism

Over the July 4th holiday weekend, the dune restoration completed by community volunteers and our partners at Para la Naturaleza was disrupted by unknown vandals. Learn more about what happened and how the project will continue. The DUNAS (Descendants United for Nature, Adaptation, and Sustainability) project suffered an unfortunate set back over the July 4th holiday weekend. The week prior, a group of over 30 dedicated volunteers and community members had installed 250 piece

Dr. Rivera-Collazo Presents at the INQUA Conference in Ireland

Jul 26, 2019

Dr. Rivera-Collazo Presents at the INQUA Conference in Ireland

Dr. Isabel Rivera-Collazo traveled to Ireland to talk about the DUNAS Project, climate change, and cultural heritage at the International Union for Quaternary Research (INQUA) Conference on July 25-26. Dr. Isabel Rivera-Collazo presented at the International Union for Quaternary Research (INQUA) Conference on July 25-26 in Dublin, Ireland. As the Principal Investigator of the Descendants United for Nature, Adaptation, and Sustainability (DUNAS) Project in Puerto Rico, Dr. Riv

“Lealtad a mi Tierra”: DUNAS Team & Community Restore Dunes

Jul 2, 2019

“Lealtad a mi Tierra”: DUNAS Team & Community Restore Dunes

“Lealtad a mi Tierra” / “Loyalty to my Land”. The DUNAS team, partners, and community members gathered to decorate wooden panels that are used to accumulate sand as part of the dune restoration process. On June 29, the Descendants United for Nature, Adaptation, and Sustainability (DUNAS) project team invited partners and community members to decorate and install the wooden panels that are used to accumulate sand, and eventually form the dunes. Dozens of local volunteers spent

Dr. Rivera-Collazo and DUNAS Project Featured on “America Adapts” Podcast

Jun 19, 2019

Dr. Rivera-Collazo and DUNAS Project Featured on “America Adapts” Podcast

In a special episode of “America Adapts: The Climate Change Podcast”, host Doug Parsons interviews experts at the “Keeping History Above Water” conference. Tune in to hear Alliance partner and DUNAS Principal Investigator, Dr. Isabel Rivera-Collazo of Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UCSD. In episode 90 of America Adapts, host Doug Parsons traveled to St. Augustine, Florida for the Keeping History Above Water conference and interviewed multiple experts on the threat of

Dr. Rivera-Collazo Highlights DUNAS Project at Keeping History Above Water Gathering

Jun 11, 2019

Dr. Rivera-Collazo Highlights DUNAS Project at Keeping History Above Water Gathering

Dr. Rivera-Collazo, Principal Investigator of the DUNAS Puerto Rico restoration project, recently presented her work at “Keeping History Above Water”, a gathering to explore the impacts of sea-level rise on historic coastal and river communities and cultural resources through the lens of time. Keeping History Above Water is a gathering to explore the impacts of sea level rise on historic coastal and river communities and cultural resources through the lens of time. With the t

Mariela’s Field Notes: ¡Les presento a V.I.D.A.S.!

May 28, 2019

Mariela’s Field Notes: ¡Les presento a V.I.D.A.S.!

Mariela Declet-Perez, a Project Lead of the DUNAS project, is back with another update from the field. Read about Mariela's meeting with V.I.D.A.S., a group dedicated to the growth and cultivation of coral reefs in the municipality of Vega Baja. ¡Les presento a V.I.D.A.S.! Introducing V.I.D.A.S.! Las siglas V.I.D.A.S. se refiere a Vegabajeños Impulsando Desarrollo Ambiental Sustentable. Este grupo se dedica a la siembra y propagación de arrecifes de coral en las costas del m

Mariela’s Field Notes: ¡Siempre BUHA, UPR - Humacao!

May 16, 2019

Mariela’s Field Notes: ¡Siempre BUHA, UPR - Humacao!

Mariela Declet-Perez, a Project Lead of the DUNAS project, is back with another update from the field. Read about Mariela's meeting with a Coastal Geomorphology class at the University of Puerto Rico - Humacao. ¡Siempre BUHA, UPR- Humacao! Always BUHA, UPR-Humacao! No hay nada como ir al a universidad que te vio crecer como estudiante. Es un la UPR-Humacao que yo estudie Biología Marina, y tuve mi primera oportunidad de educar a las personas sobre los ecosistemas marinos de P

Mariela’s Field Notes: ¡Llegue a la Universidad de Puerto Rico!

May 6, 2019

Mariela’s Field Notes: ¡Llegue a la Universidad de Puerto Rico!

Mariela Declet-Perez, a Project Lead of the DUNAS project, is back with another update from the field. Read about Mariela's meeting with students at the University of Puerto Rico - Río Piedras. ¡Llegue a la Universidad de Puerto Rico! Made it to the University of Puerto Rico! La Universidad de Puerto Rico es el sistema universitario más antiguo de Puerto Rico. En estos momentos está pasando por problemas administrativos de nivel gubernamentales, pero eso no le quita el espíri

Climate Science Alliance and Partners are Going to NAF!

Apr 19, 2019

Climate Science Alliance and Partners are Going to NAF!

The Climate Science Alliance team and a few of our partners are heading to Madison, Wisconsin for this week’s 2019 National Adaptation Forum. Stay tuned for updates! The Climate Science Alliance (Alliance) team and a few of our partners will be presenting at this week’s 2019 National Adaptation Forum (NAF), from April 23-25. This will be the 5th year the Alliance has been involved in NAF programming. Registration is still open! Register here: http://www.nationaladaptationforu

Update from Puerto Rico: DUNAS Team Meets with “Reserva Marina”!

Apr 18, 2019

Update from Puerto Rico: DUNAS Team Meets with “Reserva Marina”!

Mariela Declet-Perez, a Project Lead of the DUNAS project, is back with another update from the field. Read about the DUNAS team’s meeting with Reserva Marina — a community group that oversees the protection of a local reef, sea turtle census, and sand dune restoration along the coast of Carolina, Puerto Rico. ¡Segunda reunión con líderes comunitarios! ¡Les presento a Reserva Marina! Reserva Marina es un grupo comunitario que tiene a su cargo varios proyectos en las costas de

Update from Puerto Rico: DUNAS Team Meets with “Yo Amo el Tinglar”

Apr 15, 2019

Update from Puerto Rico: DUNAS Team Meets with “Yo Amo el Tinglar”

In our first DUNAS project update from the field, Project Lead Mariela Declet-Perez reflects on her meeting with Yo Amo el Tinglar — a community group dedicated to the protection of sea turtles that nest in the North Central coastal zone of Puerto Rico. ¡Primera reunión con líderes comunitarios! ¡Les presento a Yo Amo el Tinglar! Yo Amo el Tinglar es un grupo comunitario que se dedica a la protección de las tortugas marinas que anidan en la zona costera norte central de la Is

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