• On Friday, April 11, technicians from the University of Cantabria, partners of the LIFE COSTADapta Project, explained to the students the main objectives of the European project
• On Thursday, April 24, the young people took part in a beach-cleaning day at San Felipe
• During this World Action Week for Education, Santa María de Guía has demonstrated that education transforms, connects with the environment, and prepares citizens to build a more just, resilient, and sustainable future

Brussels, April 28^th, 2025. A group of students from schools in the municipality of Santa María de Guía, participants in the esTEla Programme of the Department of Education, Vocational Training, Physical Activity and Sports of the Government of the Canary Islands, took part on April 24^th in a coastal cleanup session along the shores of San Felipe. Prior to this activity, which was held in the framework of the Global Action Week for Education, the students had the opportunity to learn about the main objectives of the COSTAdapta project from its representatives.

A few days before the cleanup session, specifically on April 11th, technicians from the University of Cantabria, members of the LIFE COSTAdapta project consortium, gave an informational workshop to the participating students. The session served as preparation for the field trip and helped bring the students closer to the work being carried out in their own environment to mitigate the effects of climate change on the coastline.

The activity was carried out with the collaboration of the Department of Education of the Santa María de Guía City Council and the support of the Canarias Recicla Foundation. This initiative not only promoted care for the marine environment but also encouraged collective reflection on both individual and shared responsibility in the face of the climate crisis.

These kinds of actions stand out as real examples of how education can be integrated with environmental action, aligning with the principles of the LIFE COSTAdapta project—an initiative supported by the European Union’s LIFE programme, which funds projects dedicated to the environment and the fight against climate change. LIFE COSTAdapta was born out of the need to implement nature-based solutions to protect coastal homes, reduce damage to infrastructure, and safeguard marine biodiversity in the face of rising sea levels.

About LIFE COSTAdapta

LIFE COSTAdapta is a project funded by the EU’s LIFE Programme with a total budget of €3,409,864. It is coordinated by the Island Energy Council of Gran Canaria and involves collaboration with universities and entities specializing in engineering and sustainability. Its innovative approach could serve as a model for other European regions affected by erosion and rising sea levels.

LIFE COSTAdapta brings together a wide range of experts: INGECID contributes its expertise in sustainable engineering; the Universities of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Cantabria provide deep knowledge in natural sciences; and Raley Estudios Costeros conducts coastal studies to identify the most vulnerable areas. Additionally, ECOncrete AQUA leads innovation in marine infrastructure, while Fundación Canarias Recicla ensures sustainability in the Canary Islands. Finnova is in charge of managing the project’s internal and external communications.