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Climate change is known to cause large impacts along coastlines. Largely but not solely due to sea level rise and  the resulting coastal flooding, coastal communities are becoming increasingly vulnerable and and impacted by climate change. Furthermore, vulnerable populations are often most significantly affected by the effects of climate change. Understanding the impacts depends on the integration of complex, multifacted datasets including climate change projections, sea level rise and coastal water level predictions, risk statistics, and socioeconomic data. This session will explore the latest advancements in understanding, communicating, and preparing for the impacts of climate change in the coastal environment.