This report provides an evidence base on how Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and Empowerment Tools (ET) can support resilience in coastal communities. Using a Rapid Evidence Assessment (REA), this report synthesises the current state of the evidence concerning the role of NbS and community ET in addressing coastal challenges such as climate change across Europe. The outcomes and impacts of such approaches, and catalysts in fostering empowerment and resilience within these communities are presented, including methods and indicators to report and measure empowerment. This report is targeted for policy- and decision-makers, researchers and practitioners, exploring the nexus between coastal resilience, NbS and empowerment. Concrete examples and a classification of Empowerment Tools are proposed to foster engagement and ownership among coastal communities - a relevant source for planning future NbS projects and coastal Living Labs in Europe and across the world.