The project participates in a European meeting on sustainable strategies at the land-sea interface in Tafira
Brussels, April 1, 2025 – Coastal governance is key to climate change adaptation, and within the framework of the European project LIFE COSTAdapta, efforts continue to advance in the creation of strategic alliances. In this context, on Thursday and Friday, March 27-28, 2025, Patricia Caro, project manager at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), a partner of LIFE COSTAdapta, participated in the workshop of the European project BlueGreen Governance (BGG), “Exploring the Horizon: Land-Sea Governance in Macaronesia.“ This international event took place at the Science and Technology Park, located on the Tafira Campus.
Patricia Caro’s participation provided an opportunity to showcase the progress of LIFE COSTAdapta and strengthen cooperation in land-sea governance—an essential aspect of enhancing the resilience of coastal ecosystems against the effects of climate change, such as erosion and rising sea levels.
LIFE COSTAdapta, with a total budget of €3,409,864 (of which €2,045,818 is funded by the European Union through the LIFE Programme), is working on innovative coastal adaptation solutions, including the design and implementation of the progressive tidal pool-reef system. This approach not only contributes to the protection of marine biodiversity but also promotes the sustainability of the local economy.
The project is coordinated by the Island Energy Council of Gran Canaria and involves key partners such as the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the University of Cantabria, INGECID, Raley Estudios Costeros, ECOncrete, the Canary Foundation for Recycling and Sustainable Development, and the Finnova Foundation.
The BlueGreen Governance project workshop provided a space for discussion and analysis of sustainable governance strategies in coastal and island areas, fostering knowledge exchange among experts and generating synergies between European initiatives.
“Strengthening cooperation between European projects is essential to finding effective solutions to climate change challenges. At LIFE COSTAdapta, we continue to promote actions that integrate science, innovation, and community participation,” highlighted Patricia Caro after her participation in the event.
To learn more about the project’s progress and activities, follow LIFE COSTAdapta on social media and visit its official website: https://costadapta.energiagrancanaria.com/