- World Climate Day reminds us of the urgent need to take action to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change
- The European project works towards creating nature-based solutions to strengthen the resilience of the coast against climate threats in Gran Canaria
Brussels, March 26th, 2025. Every year on March 26th, we commemorate World Climate Day, a key date to reflect on the importance of preserving the planet’s climate balance and taking action against the effects of global warming. In this context, the LIFE COSTAdapta project reaffirms its commitment to protecting the coast of Gran Canaria, a region particularly vulnerable to rising sea levels and extreme weather events.
The recent floods and strong waves that affected the Canary Islands last week have highlighted the need for coastal adaptation measures. With waves over 12 meters high and flood risk alerts, coastal erosion and damage to infrastructure are becoming increasingly frequent problems, some media outlets have even speculated about the possible arrival of a new DANA (Isolated High-Level Depression) in the Canary Islands. In this context, LIFE COSTAdapta aims to mitigate these effects through innovative nature-based solutions.
Climate change is a global threat, but its impacts are particularly intense in island regions like the Canary Islands. World Climate Day reminds us of the importance of implementing adaptation strategies that minimise risks and protect coastal ecosystems and local communities.
About LIFE COSTAdapta
LIFE COSTAdapta is a European project developing an innovative tidal pool-reef system to reduce the effects of rising sea levels. This solution aims to protect marine biodiversity, mitigate coastal erosion, and minimize damage to coastal infrastructure.
The project is coordinated by the Gran Canaria Island Energy Council (CIEGC) and involves collaboration from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), the University of Cantabria, Raley Coastal Studies, ECOncrete AQUA, INGECID, Fundación Canarias Recicla, and Fundación Finnova. It has a total budget of €3.4 million, 60% of which is funded by the European Union through the LIFE program.