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Sea level rise and coastal flooding will threaten hundreds of millions of people around the globe this century, and trillions of dollars in assets. Managed retreat, the relocation of human and non-human life, assets, and structures inland as a coastal adaptation strategy, will be necessary to address the impacts of climate change. Dr. Radley Horton and Anna LoPresti of Columbia University will discuss major themes that emerged from a first of its kind conference on managed retreat held at Columbia University, suggesting possible tools for addressing managed retreat, research directions, and applications outside of the coastal zone. Then they will take a closer look at managed retreat in US communities to assess where, how, and why they are considering retreat as an adaptation option. Refreshments will be served.