southeast Louisiana
adaptation forum
The Southeast Louisiana Adaptation Forum is an emerging regional collaborative that engages and connects people to accelerate implementation of transformative green infrastructure and climate adaptation projects, to support regional and cross-sector professional coordination, and to build capacity of the region’s practitioners through shared learning.
Forum Members in conversation
In July 2026, the Organizing Committee hosted a convening of Forum Members, bringing together many of the region's leading adaptation practitioners and stakeholders. Members were asked to reflect on how they respond to questions about the future of New Orleans from a variety of audiences. The Organizing Committee synthesized these conversations to identify common themes and recurring messages. These results represent what we heard and highlight opportunities to strengthen a shared narrative about the future of New Orleans.
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Background
Ten years following the release of the Greater New Orleans Urban Water Plan and the launch of the Urban Water Series, the Greater New Orleans Foundation, Greater New Orleans, Inc., and the Tulane ByWater Institute organized Urban Water @ 10 to activate regional stakeholders and advance the next decade of Urban Water Plan implementation.
The 2023 Urban Water @ 10 series convened diverse perspectives to assess progress since the release of the Greater New Orleans Urban Water Plan, identify persistent challenges, and set priorities for collective action to advance this mission.
The Adaptation Forum builds on this momentum and reflects a shared commitment to cultivate and scale actionable solutions. Read the top priorities identified through the Urban Water @ 10 series at the link below.