Juanma Revuelta, CEO of Finnova, presented the project on Wednesday, March 5th, at 4:45 PM at ECOPLAYAS 2025, a leading forum on coastal sustainability held in Castellón de la Plana, Comunidad Valenciana.
Brussels, March 6th, 2025 – Climate change increasingly threatens coastal municipalities with rising sea levels and coastal erosion. In this context, the European project LIFE COSTAdapta was presented at ECOPLAYAS 2025 as a pioneering model for strengthening coastal resilience without compromising its natural balance.
During his speech, Juanma Revuelta, CEO of Finnova, outlined the key aspects of this initiative, which develops a tidal pool-reef system inspired by the natural formations of Macaronesia. This technique leverages nature-based solutions to reduce wave impact, promote marine biodiversity, and stimulate the local economy through sustainable coastal use.
With a total budget of €3,409,864 and 60% co-funding from the European Union through the LIFE Programme, LIFE COSTAdapta has a duration of 84 months and is led by the Gran Canaria Island Energy Council (CIEGC). The project consortium includes the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), the University of Cantabria (UC), INGECID, Coastal Studies Raley S.C.P., ECOncrete AQUA, the Canary Foundation for Recycling and Sustainable Development (FCR), and the Finnova Foundation.
The participation in ECOPLAYAS 2025 highlighted the role of European funds in coastal protection. Revuelta emphasized that projects like this not only enhance climate resilience but also provide replicable solutions for other regions affected by rising sea levels.
The event gathered public administrations, businesses, and industry experts to discuss innovative strategies in coastal management. The presentation of LIFE COSTAdapta reaffirms its potential as a benchmark for sustainable coastal adaptation and its ability to export this methodology to other vulnerable regions.
More information about the project: www.lifecostadapta.finnova.eu.