The European project shares a comprehensive diagnosis of the coastal environment and outlines specific solutions to tackle climate change

Brussels, 21 July 2025. The information panels presented during community meetings of the LIFE COSTAdapta project are now available on its official website. These materials provide an in-depth analysis of the current state of the San Felipe coastal area, its climate-related risks and the strategies proposed for adaptation.

The content covers historical, urban, environmental, heritage, social and climatic aspects. Key threats to the coastline are identified, including erosion, loss of biodiversity and rising sea levels. The panels also outline nature-based solutions, such as the design of tidal pool-reef systems inspired by traditional Canarian tide pools. These structures aim to protect the coastline while preserving its environmental, economic and social value.

LIFE COSTAdapta promotes an innovative model for coastal adaptation that merges traditional knowledge with advanced environmental engineering. Its main goal is to strengthen coastal resilience, improve residents’ quality of life and ensure the continuity of tourism-based economic activities.

The project has a total budget of €3,409,864, of which €2,045,818 is funded by the European Union through the LIFE Programme. It will run for 84 months and is coordinated by the Energy Council of Gran Canaria (CIEGC), in partnership with the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), the University of Cantabria (UC), INGECID, Raley Estudios Costeros S.C.P., ECOncrete AQUA, the Canary Foundation for Recycling and Sustainable Development (FCR) and the Finnova Foundation.

The panels are available online at: https://costadapta.energiagrancanaria.com/