Coastal Communities Adaptation

A resource for Scottish coastal communities

Ideas for community-led action

There are many actions that communities can take. Find out more about how to work together as a community to take action.

Citizen’s
assemblies

Nature-based
coastal defences

Engage with the
planning process

Value, respect &
make space for water

Relocate
assets

Check in on the
vulnerable

Warning systems and
emergency plans

Lobby politicians
and the media

Local flood
action groups

Citizen science
(Coast-snap)

Green
the grey

Refuge spaces with
essential services

Community
volunteering

Phone tree /
back-up comms

Last mile
response

Raise
awareness

Local renewables
with battery storage