Post by kaima on Jun 30, 2011 7:25:56 GMT -7
I just finished attending the 2011 Solutions to Coastal Disasters Conference and came away with a very positive feeling. The people were experts in many fields and aspects of coastal development from around the world (including people / papers from Poland, Czech Republic and Germany), though primarily from the Pacific Rim.
The topics were how to minimize or best control, as far as the current science will bring us, the death and destruction of coastal disasters of all types, from sea rise to tsunamis to building and improving locally sustainable fishing ports in third world countries.
I was impressed with the very positive approach everyone took and the positive atmosphere of being surrounded by solution oriented people. It was a refreshing break from this world of common news of political stalemate, stone walling behind opinions, and refusal to work together. It makes me wish I were again in my 20's and starting my career in such an exciting world.
Now to button up and head off to the airport!
PS. And climate change was naturally a large theme woven into the fabric of the conference. There was no mention of Global Warming or Political Science, but a recognition of current changes that are forcing us to plan for rising sea levels and changing weather and sea patterns. I learned it is far more complex that I was previously aware, but we have good and talented people working around the world to keep our societies functioning.
The topics were how to minimize or best control, as far as the current science will bring us, the death and destruction of coastal disasters of all types, from sea rise to tsunamis to building and improving locally sustainable fishing ports in third world countries.
I was impressed with the very positive approach everyone took and the positive atmosphere of being surrounded by solution oriented people. It was a refreshing break from this world of common news of political stalemate, stone walling behind opinions, and refusal to work together. It makes me wish I were again in my 20's and starting my career in such an exciting world.
Now to button up and head off to the airport!
PS. And climate change was naturally a large theme woven into the fabric of the conference. There was no mention of Global Warming or Political Science, but a recognition of current changes that are forcing us to plan for rising sea levels and changing weather and sea patterns. I learned it is far more complex that I was previously aware, but we have good and talented people working around the world to keep our societies functioning.
