Patricia Caro, Project Manager at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), partner of LIFE COSTAdapta, presented the pilot project on Cadena SER last Sunday, March 9th
On World Water Day, the LIFE COSTAdapta project strengthens its commitment to coastal adaptation and the sustainability of marine ecosystems
Brussels, March 22nd, 2025 – Last Sunday, March 9th, Patricia Caro, Project Manager at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) and one of the partners of the project, participated in the radio program Hora 14 Fin de Semana Canarias on Cadena SER to present the latest developments in the European project LIFE COSTAdapta. During her intervention, she highlighted how this initiative is developing innovative solutions to mitigate the impact of climate change on the coasts of Gran Canaria, with a special focus on sea level rise and coastal erosion.
Coinciding with World Water Day, today 22nd March, LIFE COSTAdapta reinforces its commitment to preserving coastal ecosystems and promoting the sustainable use of water resources. This pilot project, funded by the European Union’s LIFE Programme, focuses on designing and implementing tidal pool-reef structures, artificial reefs engineered to dissipate wave energy and enhance natural coastal regeneration processes.
During the program, Patricia Caro emphasized the key role of these infrastructures in coastal adaptation:
“The goal is to design them for adaptation purposes, supporting natural coastal protection processes through these structures. One of the main objectives is to stabilize the shoreline and minimize erosion, which is another risk associated with rising sea levels and increasing extreme weather events.”
LIFE COSTAdapta has a total budget of €3,409,864, with 60% co-funded by the European Union through the LIFE Programme. The project is coordinated by the Island Energy Council of Gran Canaria (CIEGC) and involves the collaboration of ULPGC, the University of Cantabria, Raley Estudios Costeros, ECOncrete AQUA, INGECID, Fundación Canarias Recicla, and Finnova.
Every year on March 22, World Water Day serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting water resources and developing strategies for climate change adaptation. In this context, LIFE COSTAdapta proposes an innovative and sustainable solution for coastal protection, fully aligned with the goals of ecological transition and the mitigation of environmental impact on oceans.
The full interview is available on Cadena SER.
For more information about the project, visit its official website: LIFE COSTAdapta.