Thriving ByWater: Tulane's Interdisciplinary Hub for Climate Adaptation.
We unite researchers, designers, engineers, and communities to create a future that lives with water.
We unite researchers, designers, engineers, and communities to create a future that lives with water.
Climate adaptation is no small task. From rising sea levels and coastal land loss to gulf hypoxia and natural disasters, we face enormous challenges that require a new approach – one that is collaborative and embraces innovation.
That’s why the ByWater Institute is bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders, from community organizers and local governments to academic researchers and industry experts. Working together, we're creating convergence research that is rooted in community engagement to tackle the challenges of adapting to climate change head-on.
Our work starts in New Orleans, but we're committed to making an impact around the world. From the Mississippi to the Mekong, we're building a network of partners to develop solutions that prioritize equitable access to environmentally safe spaces, connecting communities with the resources they need to thrive in the face of adversity.
Initiatives & Engagement
Each initiative connects Tulane’s research strengths to real adaptation challenges, strengthening Louisiana’s capacity to thrive ByWater.
Each initiative connects Tulane’s research strengths to real adaptation challenges, strengthening Louisiana’s capacity to thrive ByWater.
Our Pillars
Imagine a world where industry and nature exist in harmony, working together to create a sustainable future. At ByWater, we strive to make this vision a reality by leveraging naturally occurring landscape features and/or nature-based solutions to build neighborhoods that prioritize collaboration between humans and the environment. Our approach centers around the idea that we must work with nature, not against it, if we hope to create a thriving planet for future generations.
Designing ByWater
Design nature to help communities prepare for climate change's impacts and opportunities.
Sharing ByWater
Catalyze innovations that can improve access to safe spaces, drinking water, and sanitation.
Growing ByWater
Empowering society to overcome impacts of climate change on health, the economy, and infrastructure.
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Adaptation Research & Expertise at Tulane
ByWater Institute connects faculty from across Tulane to accelerate research on climate adaptation — from hydrology and urban design to social resilience and environmental health.
ByWater Institute connects faculty from across Tulane to accelerate research on climate adaptation — from hydrology and urban design to social resilience and environmental health.
The ByWater Institute supports and conducts transdisciplinary research that is focused on solutions. Our brand of solutions science is “Clinical Trials for Planetary Health” - intervention science at scale to reduce climate impacts and improve climate adaptation.
Site Image Credits:
New Orleans Landscape photos by Virginia Hanusik
A Studio In The Woods and Architecture photos by Neil Alexander
