Carolinas Climate Adaptation Partnership (CAP) Community Projects
Sunny day flooding in coastal NC (Photo credit: Thomas Thelen)
Our approach is collaborative and inclusive. We work together with communities across the Carolinas to help predict and understand their exposure and vulnerability to climate threats, such as fire, flood, and heat.
By integrating social science, physical science, and regional knowledge, the Carolinas CAP team and participating groups co-produce solutions that are tailored to meet unique local needs and priorities.
Featured Projects
BIL Funded Cross-CAP Collaboration
Team members at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University, and the Museum Life & Science have received funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to work with our sister CAP/RISA team, Pacific RISA. This project will enable equitable adaptation to changing coastal flood risks through community- engaged flood modeling in North Carolina and Hawaiʻi. We are engaging with local partners in the coastal communities of Down East, NC and Carolina Beach, NC to address the lack of local flood risk data and capacity constraints. Learn more here.
Community Health Initiative
The Carolinas CAP and Carolina Advocates for Climate, Health, and Equity (CACHE) partnered with several organizations to survey North Carolina clinics about climate risks, barriers, and resilience efforts. Safety net clinics serve underserved populations but are increasingly vulnerable to climate-driven weather events that strain their limited resources. Despite these challenges, they are well-positioned to integrate climate resilience and protect their communities. Learn more here.
Learn more about our work throughout the Carolinas!
