Aleix Castells, Head of Communications at the Spanish-Belgian foundation, presents this innovative project during the Welcome Session of the mobility program Genius
Brussels, 25 February 2025. – The fight against coastal erosion and the impact of climate change on shorelines was a key focus of the Welcome Day of the Genius Program of the Diputació de Tarragona, held at Finnova’s headquarters in Brussels. During the event, Aleix Castells, Finnova’s communications officer, introduced the 10 beneficiaries of the program and other participants to this European initiative that develops innovative solutions for the protection of the coast of Gran Canaria.
LIFE COSTAdapta embraces a nature-based approach to tackling rising sea levels. Its solution consists of a progressive tidal pool-reef system, inspired by the traditional tidal pools found in the Canary Islands and Macaronesia, aimed at reducing erosion and enhancing the resilience of coastal ecosystems.
Beyond the technical development, Finnova’s participation in this event helped raise awareness among young people about the importance of applying innovative and sustainable strategies for climate adaptation. This exchange underscores the need to combine knowledge, technology, and international cooperation to address global environmental challenges.
A consortium committed to sustainability
LIFE COSTAdapta has a total budget of €3,409,864, of which €2,045,818 is financed by the European Union through the LIFE Programme. The project is led by the Island Energy Council of Gran Canaria (CIEGC), under the Cabildo of Gran Canaria, and brings together a multidisciplinary team composed of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), the University of Cantabria, INGECID, Raley Estudios Costeros, ECOncrete AQUA, the Canary Foundation for Recycling and Sustainable Development (FCR), and Finnova.
The presentation in Brussels strengthens the project’s commitment to awareness and hands-on learning, fostering the engagement of future generations in environmental protection and coastal adaptation.