The European project will have a space in the exhibition area of the event, which will bring together stakeholders from the Atlantic and Western Mediterranean in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Brussels, 19 August 2026. LIFE COSTAdapta will participate in the Atlantic–WestMED Stakeholder Conference 2026, which will take place on Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 September in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
The event will bring together policymakers, public authorities, researchers, companies, entrepreneurs, investors, organizations, and European projects from the Atlantic and Western Mediterranean basins. The conference aims to strengthen cooperation, share experiences, and create new opportunities in the field of the blue economy.
LIFE COSTAdapta will have a space in the exhibition area
LIFE COSTAdapta has been invited to participate in the conference’s Exhibition Area, a space for projects and organizations to present their initiatives, solutions and results to participants.
The project will share an exhibition space with ONE-BLUE, a European initiative focused on studying emerging pollutants and their effects on aquatic ecosystems and marine biodiversity.
This participation will provide an opportunity to introduce LIFE COSTAdapta to new European stakeholders and showcase its contribution to adapting coastal areas to climate change.
Nature-inspired solutions
LIFE COSTAdapta is developing an innovative methodology to adapt the coast of Gran Canaria to rising sea levels.
The project proposes the design and testing of a progressive Tidal Pool-Reef system, inspired by the traditional tidal pools found in the Canary Islands. This solution combines traditional techniques with advanced solutions to strengthen coastal resilience and support the conservation of marine habitats.
The initiative also incorporates a participatory approach aimed at integrating the needs of the territory and coastal communities into the adaptation process.
A meeting to strengthen cooperation between basins
The Atlantic–WestMED Stakeholder Conference 2026 represents the first major joint conference of the Atlantic and WestMED maritime strategies. The program includes plenary sessions, thematic meetings, project presentations, and networking activities.
Topics addressed at the event will include coastal resilience, climate adaptation, sustainable tourism, decarbonization, and skills related to the blue economy. The conference will also feature a hackathon aimed at developing new ideas for cooperation and exploring future funding opportunities.
LIFE COSTAdapta’s presence will help strengthen the project’s European visibility and establish new contacts with initiatives and organizations working in marine ecosystem protection, climate adaptation, and the blue economy.
About LIFE COSTAdapta
LIFE COSTAdapta is coordinated by the Gran Canaria Island Energy Council (CIEGC), with the support of seven partner organizations, including the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the University of Cantabria, INGECID, Raley Estudios Costeros, ECOncrete AQUA, the Canary Foundation for Recycling and Sustainable Development, and Finnova Foundation. The project has a seven-year duration and is funded by the European Union’s LIFE Program.