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The result of ocean overwash on the the Outer Banks after Hurricane Sandy. (Coastal Review Online)

By Catherine Kozak
Coastal Review Online

As national leaders and thousands of participants from around the globe gather in Paris for a conference on climate change, the town of Nags Head is preparing to host its own modest version of a summit on the issue.

The two-day workshop, facilitated by North Carolina Sea Grant, will involve the community in brainstorming about a future with higher seas. Coordinators will come armed with perceptions and concerns gleaned from interviews with a broad spectrum of residents and officials.

 

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