Monterey Bay Climate Adaptation Action Network (MBCAAN)

The Monterey Bay Climate Adaptation Action Network (MBCAAN) is actively building a powerful, unified movement to coordinate and plan for future adaptation and resilience actions in the Monterey Bay region.  

Launched with seed funding provided through the NOAA Climate Resilience Regional Challenge (CRRC) grant, awarded to the California Marine Sanctuary Foundation and 29 partner groups, this regional network initiative brings together local governments and agencies, Tribes, academic institutions, nonprofits, and community based organizations, to devise a shared path forward in the face of accelerating climate impacts. While many of these groups have collaborated informally for years, MBCAAN represents a purposeful shift—establishing a cohesive, inclusive structure where diverse stakeholders can collectively plan, prioritize, and implement equitable, science-driven adaptation strategies. By bridging long-standing silos and centering community-based and tribal voices, MBCAAN is laying the groundwork for a climate resilient Monterey Bay.