2023-12-12 11:03:44
The European project LIFE Costadapta, whose objective is to address the adaptation of the coast of Gran Canaria to the rise in sea level, is present these days at COP 28, led by one of the project partners, E-Concrete. Led by the Cabido of Gran Canaria, the European project aims to become a reference and be replicated in those coastal areas that suffer the consequences of strong waves.
The Canary Islands are in a position of high vulnerability to the impacts of climate change, as pointed out by the Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Climate Change (IPCC), showing a significant increase in sea levels that affects their coasts.
The main objective of the LIFE COSTAdapta project is to address the adaptation of the coast of Gran Canaria to rising sea levels through an innovative methodology. To this end, a progressive system of tidal reefs-pools (Tidal pool-reef), which will combine traditional tide pool construction techniques with advanced solutions. This will contribute to the progressive adaptation of the Gran Canaria coast to climate change, crucial given the high vulnerability of the Canary Islands to climate impacts, including sea level rise.
In addition to strengthening the resilience of coastal areas, LIFE COSTAdapta seeks conserve habitats characteristics of these areas and protect the local tourism economy. The project will guarantee the economic sustainability by offering solutions to floods and by maintaining the tourist attraction of the region, which in turn will favor the stability of the coast.
“This project that we are presenting these days in Dubai is of special importance to strengthen the resilience of coastal areas in the face of rising sea levels, and promote the preservation of the biodiversity characteristic of these areas.”says Àlvar Trabazos Clavería, Project Manager of E-Concret. “In a forum as important as this, in which climate change is the main protagonist, we are receiving many visits from entities and people who have expressed their interest in this practice that respects the habitat and helps prevent further erosion on the coast. LIFE COSTAdapta is committed to protecting the environment and promoting sustainable solutions“, Add.
With a duration of 7 years and a total budget of 3,409,864 EUR (2,045,818 EUR subsidized by the EU through the LIFE Program), COSTAdapta is a project coordinated by the Gran Canaria Island Energy Council (CIEGC) of the Cabildo of Gran Canaria with the support of 7 partners: University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC); University of Cantabria (UC); INGECID, Research and Project Development; Raley SCP Coastal Studies; ECOncrete AQUA; Canarian Foundation for Recycling and Sustainable Development (FCR) and Finnova Foundation.
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