The sea's heartbeat along the coastline
Basic information
Project Title
The sea's heartbeat along the coastline
Full project title
Impacts, vulnerability and adaptation of Alcudia Bay to sea level rise.
Category
Reconnecting with nature
Project Description
he Mallorcan coastline faces a situation of high vulnerability due to the rise of sea level, which causes impacts on coastal developments that intensify over time. Scientific reports on climate change provide predictions that allow us to be aware in advance of the risks we face as a society. The aim of this work is to open the public debate in order to rethink our territorial model and map out new paths for the future, ensuring the resilience and stability of ecosystems.
Geographical Scope
Local
Project Region
Alcudia and Muro, Mallorca, Spain
Urban or rural issues
It addresses urban-rural linkages
Physical or other transformations
It refers to a physical transformation of the built environment (hard investment)
EU Programme or fund
No
Description of the project
Summary
The objective of the project is to provide an adaptive response to rising sea levels in the Bay of Alcudia, a region highly vulnerable within the Balearic Islands. The work seeks to ignite a societal dialogue, fostering new perspectives, and champions a fair and participatory transition. Drawing on a global analysis of proposed solutions, we zero in on the selected case study to offer a response tailored to the region's unique needs and its inhabitants.
The proposal is designed to be resilient in the face of climate challenges while preserving the site's regenerative capacity. Our findings strongly advocate for nature-based solutions, ensuring the preservation of ecosystem functionality and bolstering our adaptability to sea-level rise. We envision this as a significant step towards the future of sustainable coastal management in Europe.
The proposal is designed to be resilient in the face of climate challenges while preserving the site's regenerative capacity. Our findings strongly advocate for nature-based solutions, ensuring the preservation of ecosystem functionality and bolstering our adaptability to sea-level rise. We envision this as a significant step towards the future of sustainable coastal management in Europe.
Key objectives for sustainability
The project is situated in the largest wetland in the Balearic Islands, an area of significant ecological value. It is classified as a RAMSAR site of international importance and is also part of the Natura 2000 network, the European initiative for nature conservation and protection.
One of the primary challenges faced in this area is the intense impermeabilization due to urbanization and canalization, which encroach upon and disrupt the natural system of the wetland reducing its self-regulation capacity. The vulnerability of this location intensifies with scientific projections from The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). It is anticipated that by the year 2100, this area will become permanently flooded due to sea level rise, which affect buildings along the coastline and those further inland.
Therefore, the proposed intervention seeks to find a balance between human beings and the territory in which they are situated to ensure habitability in the years to come. By studying solutions implemented in different countries to address this phenomenon and understanding the specific ecosystem functioning of the site, the proposal is coherent and ensures resilience in the face of climate change through nature-based solutions. Another important objective is to increase the carbon sequestration capacity of these coastal systems and thereby contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions while safeguarding biodiversity.
To achieve these objectives, the proposal includes the renaturalization and deurbanization of high-risk areas. Through selective demolition, materials can be reincorporated into the life cycle. This concept is referred to as urban mining, where resources are extracted from demolitions and no longer treated as waste, thus fostering circularity. Finally, the project highlights the numerous ecosystem services provided to the area by this intervention, aiming to secure resources and stability for present and future generations.
One of the primary challenges faced in this area is the intense impermeabilization due to urbanization and canalization, which encroach upon and disrupt the natural system of the wetland reducing its self-regulation capacity. The vulnerability of this location intensifies with scientific projections from The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). It is anticipated that by the year 2100, this area will become permanently flooded due to sea level rise, which affect buildings along the coastline and those further inland.
Therefore, the proposed intervention seeks to find a balance between human beings and the territory in which they are situated to ensure habitability in the years to come. By studying solutions implemented in different countries to address this phenomenon and understanding the specific ecosystem functioning of the site, the proposal is coherent and ensures resilience in the face of climate change through nature-based solutions. Another important objective is to increase the carbon sequestration capacity of these coastal systems and thereby contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions while safeguarding biodiversity.
To achieve these objectives, the proposal includes the renaturalization and deurbanization of high-risk areas. Through selective demolition, materials can be reincorporated into the life cycle. This concept is referred to as urban mining, where resources are extracted from demolitions and no longer treated as waste, thus fostering circularity. Finally, the project highlights the numerous ecosystem services provided to the area by this intervention, aiming to secure resources and stability for present and future generations.
Key objectives for aesthetics and quality
The project endeavors to initiate a societal dialogue aimed at decolonizing prevailing narratives and advocating for an ecosocial transition that centers on life and a harmonious relationship with nature. Delving into the historical fabric of the region, we embark on a journey to comprehend its evolving uses and landscape management, evolving from its current urbanized state with a predominant focus on tourism. The substantial human influence on the landscape has disrupted its natural processes, rendering it vulnerable to regeneration in the face of adverse occurrences.
This adaptation project compels us to envision a novel social and economic model that promotes community stewardship of local resources. Through the rejuvenation of the coastal expanse, the objective is to reinstate the territory's inherent self-regulation capacity, enabling it to respond to climate changes with resilience. This approach facilitates community interaction with the coastal landscape,, securing the continuity of its constituent ecosystems. By reinvigorating the natural environment and emphasizing a harmonious connection with nature, the project seeks to rekindle the relationship between the local population and visitors with the coastal region's cultural and historical significance. This entails acknowledging its historical functions and its role in shaping the identity of the Balearic Islands. The project incorporates thoughtful design elements, including informational signage and recommended routes to enhance the overall landscape experience. These design elements aim to foster a sense of place and educate visitors about the imperative of preserving the natural environment.
What sets this project apart as exemplary is its unique approach that not only prioritizes the quality of the experience but does so while deeply embedding ecological and cultural values. It serves as a model for sustainable development and cultural preservation, offering inspiration to other coastal regions.
This adaptation project compels us to envision a novel social and economic model that promotes community stewardship of local resources. Through the rejuvenation of the coastal expanse, the objective is to reinstate the territory's inherent self-regulation capacity, enabling it to respond to climate changes with resilience. This approach facilitates community interaction with the coastal landscape,, securing the continuity of its constituent ecosystems. By reinvigorating the natural environment and emphasizing a harmonious connection with nature, the project seeks to rekindle the relationship between the local population and visitors with the coastal region's cultural and historical significance. This entails acknowledging its historical functions and its role in shaping the identity of the Balearic Islands. The project incorporates thoughtful design elements, including informational signage and recommended routes to enhance the overall landscape experience. These design elements aim to foster a sense of place and educate visitors about the imperative of preserving the natural environment.
What sets this project apart as exemplary is its unique approach that not only prioritizes the quality of the experience but does so while deeply embedding ecological and cultural values. It serves as a model for sustainable development and cultural preservation, offering inspiration to other coastal regions.
Key objectives for inclusion
The project places a strong emphasis on addressing the social impact of its actions right from the outset. It is driven by a profound awareness of the risks faced by the local population and the substantial environmental and economic costs associated with inaction.
Scientific projections indicate that a significant portion of the Port of Alcudia is at risk of inundation by 2100. Without proactive measures, the consequences for the local buildings and population would be severe. Moreover, the region's economy, primarily reliant on "sun and beach" tourism, would suffer substantial economic losses if the beach disappear due to sea level rise. It is important to respond effectively, ensuring the persistence of coastal ecosystems and offering gradual relocation options for the population.
Relocation can have a positive impact on coastal communities facing a high risk of flooding. It enhances safety, reduces risks to lives and properties, improves overall quality of life, provides access to essential services, aids climate change adaptation, opens economic opportunities, and supports environmental conservation. However, it should be conducted in a planned and participatory manner, taking into account community needs and human rights, and ensuring support for individuals during the transition to new environments. The costs of relocation are typically covered by a combination of sources, including government funds, international aid, and sometimes private sector contributions. Importantly, citizens don't have to bear these costs themselves, ensuring an inclusive relocation process.
Through this project and the participatory processes it entails, the resulting community will have the opportunity to establish a robust support network. These processes encourage interaction and collaboration among residents, fostering bonds of solidarity and attachment to the new location as people become active participants in the transformation and development of their environment.
Scientific projections indicate that a significant portion of the Port of Alcudia is at risk of inundation by 2100. Without proactive measures, the consequences for the local buildings and population would be severe. Moreover, the region's economy, primarily reliant on "sun and beach" tourism, would suffer substantial economic losses if the beach disappear due to sea level rise. It is important to respond effectively, ensuring the persistence of coastal ecosystems and offering gradual relocation options for the population.
Relocation can have a positive impact on coastal communities facing a high risk of flooding. It enhances safety, reduces risks to lives and properties, improves overall quality of life, provides access to essential services, aids climate change adaptation, opens economic opportunities, and supports environmental conservation. However, it should be conducted in a planned and participatory manner, taking into account community needs and human rights, and ensuring support for individuals during the transition to new environments. The costs of relocation are typically covered by a combination of sources, including government funds, international aid, and sometimes private sector contributions. Importantly, citizens don't have to bear these costs themselves, ensuring an inclusive relocation process.
Through this project and the participatory processes it entails, the resulting community will have the opportunity to establish a robust support network. These processes encourage interaction and collaboration among residents, fostering bonds of solidarity and attachment to the new location as people become active participants in the transformation and development of their environment.
How Citizens benefit
The project initiates a series of community workshops and consultations, providing a platform for open dialogue where community members express their concerns, aspirations, and suggestions. These interactions are pivotal for understanding the unique needs and priorities of the local population.
Moving into the design phase, co-creation sessions are organized, fostering collaboration between community members and civil society representatives and project planners. This collaborative approach ensures that the project's objectives resonate with the community's values and preferences.
The participatory decision-making process plays a central role in the project's development, inviting citizens and civil society to engage in evaluating various project strategies and alternatives. The insights and feedback collected during these deliberations substantially influence the project's direction.
As the project transitions to the implementation phase, community members could actively participate in various aspects of the project, including contributing to the renaturalization.To ensure broad and effective participation, the project utilizes diverse engagement methods. This includes mobile applications to facilitate easy access and feedback submission, street interventions, and door-to-door outreach to enable personalized engagement with community members.
In addition to fostering community involvement, the project also aims to create skilled job opportunities during the deconstruction phase. This strategy ensures that local community members can directly benefit from the project through employment, further enhancing their engagement and promoting economic well-being.
This approach shifts the project from a top-down initiative to a community-driven endeavor. It exemplifies how community involvement, facilitated through diverse engagement methods and job creation, leads to more effective and meaningful project outcomes.
Moving into the design phase, co-creation sessions are organized, fostering collaboration between community members and civil society representatives and project planners. This collaborative approach ensures that the project's objectives resonate with the community's values and preferences.
The participatory decision-making process plays a central role in the project's development, inviting citizens and civil society to engage in evaluating various project strategies and alternatives. The insights and feedback collected during these deliberations substantially influence the project's direction.
As the project transitions to the implementation phase, community members could actively participate in various aspects of the project, including contributing to the renaturalization.To ensure broad and effective participation, the project utilizes diverse engagement methods. This includes mobile applications to facilitate easy access and feedback submission, street interventions, and door-to-door outreach to enable personalized engagement with community members.
In addition to fostering community involvement, the project also aims to create skilled job opportunities during the deconstruction phase. This strategy ensures that local community members can directly benefit from the project through employment, further enhancing their engagement and promoting economic well-being.
This approach shifts the project from a top-down initiative to a community-driven endeavor. It exemplifies how community involvement, facilitated through diverse engagement methods and job creation, leads to more effective and meaningful project outcomes.
Physical or other transformations
It refers to a physical transformation of the built environment (hard investment)
Innovative character
Nature-Based Solutions: Unlike traditional approaches that often rely solely on engineered solutions, this project places a significant emphasis on nature-based solutions. By regenerating and renaturalizing high-risk areas, it leverages the power of natural systems to enhance resilience to climate change and rising sea levels.
Transdisciplinary Collaboration: While conventional projects tend to operate within the confines of single disciplines, this project pioneers a transdisciplinary approach. It assembles a diverse team of professionals from ecology, urban planning, climate science, social sciences, engineering, and community engagement, fostering a holistic problem-solving process.
Community-Centered Resilience: The project not only engages the community but actively involves them in the decision-making and implementation processes. This level of community-centered resilience goes beyond the conventional top-down approach, ensuring that the project aligns with the unique needs and aspirations of the local population.
Circular Economy Principles: Through the concept of urban mining, the project reimagines the way materials are handled during deconstruction. It promotes circular economy principles by extracting resources from demolitions and reintegrating them into the life cycle, reducing waste and promoting sustainability.
Alignment with European Initiatives: By becoming part of the Natura 2000 network and benefiting from European Union LIFE program grants, the project aligns with broader European initiatives for nature conservation and climate change mitigation. This approach transcends localized efforts, contributing to a broader European conservation framework.
Transdisciplinary Collaboration: While conventional projects tend to operate within the confines of single disciplines, this project pioneers a transdisciplinary approach. It assembles a diverse team of professionals from ecology, urban planning, climate science, social sciences, engineering, and community engagement, fostering a holistic problem-solving process.
Community-Centered Resilience: The project not only engages the community but actively involves them in the decision-making and implementation processes. This level of community-centered resilience goes beyond the conventional top-down approach, ensuring that the project aligns with the unique needs and aspirations of the local population.
Circular Economy Principles: Through the concept of urban mining, the project reimagines the way materials are handled during deconstruction. It promotes circular economy principles by extracting resources from demolitions and reintegrating them into the life cycle, reducing waste and promoting sustainability.
Alignment with European Initiatives: By becoming part of the Natura 2000 network and benefiting from European Union LIFE program grants, the project aligns with broader European initiatives for nature conservation and climate change mitigation. This approach transcends localized efforts, contributing to a broader European conservation framework.
Disciplines/knowledge reflected
The project embodies a transdisciplinary approach by involving professionals from various fields and integrating knowledge from diverse domains.
Experts in ecology and environmental sciences contribute their expertise in understanding the local ecosystem and its vulnerabilities to climate change, playing a central role in designing nature-based solutions and conservation strategies.
Urban planners and architects are crucial in the project's design phase, particularly in reconfiguring urban spaces to accommodate the anticipated changes, ensuring that the project is aligned with urban development planning.
Climate scientists provide invaluable insights into climate change trends and future projections, especially regarding sea-level rise. Their knowledge informed the project's adaptive strategies to address these climate-related challenges.
Professionals from social sciences, including sociologists and community engagement experts, contribute to ensuring that the project is socially inclusive and beneficial, facilitating community workshops and engagement processes to address local concerns and preferences.
Experts in engineering and construction play an integral role in the implementation phase, providing technical guidance on renaturalization and deurbanization processes, ensuring that these activities are executed effectively and safely.
The general public and non-academic individuals participate in community workshops, providing local knowledge and expressing their concerns. Their input is essential in understanding the community's unique needs and expectations. This transdisciplinary approach fosters innovative solutions, problem-solving, and a more comprehensive understanding of the project's challenges and opportunities. By bringing together professionals from various domains and incorporating public input, the project benefits from a rich tapestry of knowledge, promoting a more resilient, community-centered, and environmentally sustainable outcome.
Experts in ecology and environmental sciences contribute their expertise in understanding the local ecosystem and its vulnerabilities to climate change, playing a central role in designing nature-based solutions and conservation strategies.
Urban planners and architects are crucial in the project's design phase, particularly in reconfiguring urban spaces to accommodate the anticipated changes, ensuring that the project is aligned with urban development planning.
Climate scientists provide invaluable insights into climate change trends and future projections, especially regarding sea-level rise. Their knowledge informed the project's adaptive strategies to address these climate-related challenges.
Professionals from social sciences, including sociologists and community engagement experts, contribute to ensuring that the project is socially inclusive and beneficial, facilitating community workshops and engagement processes to address local concerns and preferences.
Experts in engineering and construction play an integral role in the implementation phase, providing technical guidance on renaturalization and deurbanization processes, ensuring that these activities are executed effectively and safely.
The general public and non-academic individuals participate in community workshops, providing local knowledge and expressing their concerns. Their input is essential in understanding the community's unique needs and expectations. This transdisciplinary approach fosters innovative solutions, problem-solving, and a more comprehensive understanding of the project's challenges and opportunities. By bringing together professionals from various domains and incorporating public input, the project benefits from a rich tapestry of knowledge, promoting a more resilient, community-centered, and environmentally sustainable outcome.
Methodology used
The project commences with an assessment of scientific predictions concerning sea-level rise on the island of Mallorca, with a particular focus on the Alcúdia port area due to its potential significant impacts.
1. Environmental Assessment and Research: The project begins with a thorough environmental assessment, incorporating insights from the fields of biology, geography, and marine geomorphology. This approach ensures a comprehensive understanding of the local ecosystem and its vulnerabilities to climate change. Additionally, cartographies are developed using data from the National Center for Geographic Information (CNIG) and the Balearic Islands Government (GOIB).
2. Historical Urban Transformations: Historical urban transformations from the 20th century to the present are investigated through the use of digital planning archives provided by the Urban Planning Map of the Balearic Islands (MUIB) and relevant biographical resources.
3. Climate Science and Adaptation: Scientific predictions related to climate change, particularly those outlined in reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), are integrated into the project. These scientific insights, combined with cartographies provided by the "Coastal for Change" project, inform the project's strategies for addressing sea-level rise and climate-related challenges.
4. International Best Practices: The project compiles a catalog of international interventions aimed at mitigating sea-level rise impacts. This catalog serves to evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of various actions that have been implemented worldwide.
5. Proprietary Cartography and Case Studies: The project includes the development of proprietary cartography for the Alcúdia port and the study of impacts through three representative case studies. This detailed analysis of inundation dynamics, in both floor plans and cross-sectional maps, facilitates a comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon.
1. Environmental Assessment and Research: The project begins with a thorough environmental assessment, incorporating insights from the fields of biology, geography, and marine geomorphology. This approach ensures a comprehensive understanding of the local ecosystem and its vulnerabilities to climate change. Additionally, cartographies are developed using data from the National Center for Geographic Information (CNIG) and the Balearic Islands Government (GOIB).
2. Historical Urban Transformations: Historical urban transformations from the 20th century to the present are investigated through the use of digital planning archives provided by the Urban Planning Map of the Balearic Islands (MUIB) and relevant biographical resources.
3. Climate Science and Adaptation: Scientific predictions related to climate change, particularly those outlined in reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), are integrated into the project. These scientific insights, combined with cartographies provided by the "Coastal for Change" project, inform the project's strategies for addressing sea-level rise and climate-related challenges.
4. International Best Practices: The project compiles a catalog of international interventions aimed at mitigating sea-level rise impacts. This catalog serves to evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of various actions that have been implemented worldwide.
5. Proprietary Cartography and Case Studies: The project includes the development of proprietary cartography for the Alcúdia port and the study of impacts through three representative case studies. This detailed analysis of inundation dynamics, in both floor plans and cross-sectional maps, facilitates a comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon.
How stakeholders are engaged
The project employs a multi-level interaction approach, facilitating effective communication both horizontally (among peers) and vertically (with stakeholders operating at various scales) to unite parties from different levels who share common objectives.
Local Stakeholders: At the local level, active engagement involves community members, residents, and local businesses. They participate in community workshops, co-creation sessions, and decision-making processes, ensuring that the project aligns with their specific needs and fostering a strong sense of community ownership.
Regional Stakeholders: Progressing to the regional level, the project collaborates with regional authorities, environmental organizations, and regional development agencies. These stakeholders bring regional expertise, resources, and guidance. Their role is pivotal in bridging local and national interests, ensuring a coherent approach and aligning the project with regional policies and priorities.
National Stakeholders: National government agencies, ministries, and environmental authorities play a critical role within the project. They provide regulatory oversight, funding, and support. National stakeholders actively engage in decision-making processes, ensuring compliance with national regulations and environmental standards.
European Stakeholders: On the European front, the project aligns with EU initiatives for nature conservation and protection, becoming part of the Natura 2000 network. European agencies and organizations contribute expertise and resources. European stakeholders serve a supervisory role, ensuring project adherence to EU environmental and conservation standards and facilitating access to European funding.
This multi-level engagement approach, while not repeating information, establishes a dynamic network of collaboration, enhancing the project's overall impact and sustainability.
Local Stakeholders: At the local level, active engagement involves community members, residents, and local businesses. They participate in community workshops, co-creation sessions, and decision-making processes, ensuring that the project aligns with their specific needs and fostering a strong sense of community ownership.
Regional Stakeholders: Progressing to the regional level, the project collaborates with regional authorities, environmental organizations, and regional development agencies. These stakeholders bring regional expertise, resources, and guidance. Their role is pivotal in bridging local and national interests, ensuring a coherent approach and aligning the project with regional policies and priorities.
National Stakeholders: National government agencies, ministries, and environmental authorities play a critical role within the project. They provide regulatory oversight, funding, and support. National stakeholders actively engage in decision-making processes, ensuring compliance with national regulations and environmental standards.
European Stakeholders: On the European front, the project aligns with EU initiatives for nature conservation and protection, becoming part of the Natura 2000 network. European agencies and organizations contribute expertise and resources. European stakeholders serve a supervisory role, ensuring project adherence to EU environmental and conservation standards and facilitating access to European funding.
This multi-level engagement approach, while not repeating information, establishes a dynamic network of collaboration, enhancing the project's overall impact and sustainability.
Global challenges
Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation: In the face of global climate change challenges, the project provides a beacon of hope through locally tailored solutions. By addressing rising sea levels and their impacts on the local community, it exemplifies how adapting to climate change can start at the grassroots level. The strategies implemented for sea-level rise mitigation serve as a local response with far-reaching global implications.
Biodiversity Conservation: The project's approach to safeguarding the local coastal ecosystem showcases how community-led conservation measures can have a significant impact. By revitalizing and preserving the natural environment at the local level, the project contributes to the global agenda of biodiversity conservation. Its success in protecting local ecosystems offers valuable insights for similar endeavors worldwide.
Community Resilience: Local communities are at the forefront of addressing global challenges, and the project recognizes this by empowering and involving them in decision-making. This approach not only builds resilience at the community level but also offers a replicable model for other regions looking to empower their communities in the face of diverse global challenges.
Biodiversity Conservation: The project's approach to safeguarding the local coastal ecosystem showcases how community-led conservation measures can have a significant impact. By revitalizing and preserving the natural environment at the local level, the project contributes to the global agenda of biodiversity conservation. Its success in protecting local ecosystems offers valuable insights for similar endeavors worldwide.
Community Resilience: Local communities are at the forefront of addressing global challenges, and the project recognizes this by empowering and involving them in decision-making. This approach not only builds resilience at the community level but also offers a replicable model for other regions looking to empower their communities in the face of diverse global challenges.
Learning transferred to other parties
The project adopts a holistic and multidisciplinary methodology to address the challenges posed by climate change, making it applicable to various geographical contexts. This approach combines scientific research, community involvement, and the integration of diverse fields, providing a blueprint for regions dealing with sea-level rise and environmental vulnerabilities.
Additionally, our community engagement model, which actively engages local communities in decision-making and fundraising efforts, can be transferred to other areas with affected populations. It ensures that local concerns and aspirations are central to project development, fostering a sense of shared ownership and collective responsibility.
The strategies developed to combat sea-level rise, including nature-based solutions, conservation measures, and renaturalization processes, are adaptable to other coastal regions. The catalog of international interventions for mitigating sea-level rise impacts provides valuable insights into the pros and cons of actions taken globally.
Furthermore, the use of geographic information systems (GIS) for data collection, analysis, and cartography is applicable in diverse contexts, enabling the assessment of vulnerabilities and understanding of local ecosystems. Leveraging open-source data and publicly available resources promotes accessibility and cost-effectiveness.
Replicating our approach to securing financial resources, such as grants and funding from European programs like LIFE, involves proposal development, engaging relevant stakeholders, and using accessible resources to support climate adaptation initiatives.
Through sharing our experiences, methodologies, and effective practices, we aim to contribute to the global effort to combat climate change and promote sustainable adaptation strategies.
Additionally, our community engagement model, which actively engages local communities in decision-making and fundraising efforts, can be transferred to other areas with affected populations. It ensures that local concerns and aspirations are central to project development, fostering a sense of shared ownership and collective responsibility.
The strategies developed to combat sea-level rise, including nature-based solutions, conservation measures, and renaturalization processes, are adaptable to other coastal regions. The catalog of international interventions for mitigating sea-level rise impacts provides valuable insights into the pros and cons of actions taken globally.
Furthermore, the use of geographic information systems (GIS) for data collection, analysis, and cartography is applicable in diverse contexts, enabling the assessment of vulnerabilities and understanding of local ecosystems. Leveraging open-source data and publicly available resources promotes accessibility and cost-effectiveness.
Replicating our approach to securing financial resources, such as grants and funding from European programs like LIFE, involves proposal development, engaging relevant stakeholders, and using accessible resources to support climate adaptation initiatives.
Through sharing our experiences, methodologies, and effective practices, we aim to contribute to the global effort to combat climate change and promote sustainable adaptation strategies.
Keywords
Sea Level Rise
Nature-based Solutions
Regenerative Ecosystems
Resilience
Community development
