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Protecting coasts, protecting lives: Surat’s climate resilience breakthrough
In Surat, rising seas and stronger storms are putting a fast-growing coastal city at increasing risk. The Dumas Sea Wall Project is helping to protect vulnerable coastlines through a combination of climate-resilient infrastructure and nature-based solutions. By reinforcing embankments, preserving mangroves, and integrating green public spaces, the project is reducing flood risks while supporting tourism and local livelihoods.
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In this episode of the UN climate action podcast , award-winning documentary director Erin McGoff introduces Lefteris Arapakis, the self-proclaimed “worst fisherman in Greece”. Lefteris hauls in a bountiful catch every day - of plastic pollution. He is the co-founder of Enaleia, Greece’s first fishing school, with a program to train and incentivise fishermen to collect plastic from the sea.
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In the Pacific Islands, a group of students turned their frustration into legal firepower, demanding justice for their vulnerable nations and challenging the biggest polluters in court.
Scientist Marco Milardi joined a rare expedition to the remote Southwest Indian Ocean, alongside over 20 researchers as part of an international programme led by the FAO and other partners. Since 1975, the programme has supported marine research and helped countries manage ocean resources more sustainably.
By expanding access to renewable energy in conflict-affected regions, communities gain reliable electricity, stronger livelihoods, improved public services, and reduced competition over scarce resources.