Spanning the boundary between climate science and coastal communities: Opportunities and challenges

► New organizations and processes may be necessary to re-engage coastal communities in climate change. ► Boundary organisations are relevant in a variety of management settings from coastal adaptation to fisheries. ► Boundary agents can work within boundary organisations to enhance dialogue and outcomes. ► The exact relationship between boundary agents and decision makers is important. ► Boundary agents may be too close or removed from decision makers and this impacts their credibility and effectiveness.