[OPINION] Two decades after the wave: Building resilient coastal futures

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the tragic Indian Ocean tsunami. As we honor those lost, we are also humbled to reflect on the progress made in creating resilient coastal communities. 

The sheer scale of the 2004 disaster shocked the world — more than 230,000 lives were lost, 1.7 million people displaced, entire coastal communities wiped away, and the economic cost across 14 countries stood over $10 billion. For many, the scars of that tragedy remain visible not only in the physical...