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"National Travelling Exhibition on Coastal Management - ES"
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"Spain"
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"The Spanish coast has important cultural, ecological and landscape values. Nowadays, 32% of the total population is living in coastal areas which are subject to an enormous pressure due to urban expansion and the different socio-economic activities. Besides that, competences on the coastal zone are shared between different sectoral administrations at the national, regional and local level. The competence on coastal management is held by the Directorate General for the Coast (DGC). The problems and issues for which this initiative has been developed are related to massive, unplanned and unsustainable occupation of the coastal zone, deterioration of coastal ecosystems, coastal erosion, climate change effects, lack of knowledge on the coastal zones, unco-ordinated decision-making, and insufficient public participation in the decision-making process. This initiative has been promoted by the national level and implemented at the local level.<br /> \nThis ICZM initiative is based on the information, education and awareness of the society concerning the coastal zone and its management with the aim of promoting its conservation. It planned to inform the coastal populations about the coastal system, its current state, the threats affecting it, the coastal legislation, the Maritime-Terrestrial Public Domain and Integrated Coastal Zone Management."
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<http://ec.europa.eu/ourcoast/index.cfm?menuID=4&articleID=221>
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"Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) in the Gulf of Finland - FI"
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"Finland"
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"Pressures on the coastal zone have considerably increased over the last decades in Finland, mainly as a result of holiday homes. Human activities put a high pressure on land use development. Detailed land use plans for coastal areas are needed covering, in particular, the protection of natural resources of national and European interest. One characteristic of the Finnish work is that it is also a response to the promulgation in 1997 of the law on nature conservation which requires land use plans for the coastal strip.\nThe project was part of the EU ICZM Demonstration programme. Its main goal was to promote master planning in the coastal zone of the Gulf of Finland as an innovative exercise representing a joint planning process between local and regional administrations."
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<http://ec.europa.eu/ourcoast/index.cfm?menuID=4&articleID=243>
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"WATACLIC - Water against climate change. Sustainable water management in urban areas"
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"Italy"
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"Climate change continues to threaten the availability of water and effective tools are required to ensure that society as a whole can best respond to concerns regarding the quality and quantity of water supplies. Many water management bodies have specialised in technical aspects of maintaining water supplies. The remit of these bodies now needs to extend and encompass appropriate communication capacities that are capable of informing customers about options and actions to safeguard sustainable water consumption patterns. This includes providing information about lifestyle changes as well as technical and financial mechanisms for managing water supplies. <br /> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\nThe main objective for this project is to achieve reductions in water and energy consumption within Italian urban areas via a combination of new fiscal and communication tools."
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<http://ec.europa.eu/environment/life/project/Projects/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.dspPage&n_proj_id=3499>
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"Managing the twin risks of flooding and erosion in coastal areas - UK"
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"United Kingdom"
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"Risk analysis under scenarios of future climate and socio-economic change has been applied to analyse alternative coastal management options on a 72 km stretch of UK coastline that has experienced flooding and cliff erosion for many centuries. Whilst the concept of integrated assessment of coastal risks is not new, this analysis is notable in its deployment of physically-based models over such a large spatial scale and extended timescale."
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<http://ec.europa.eu/ourcoast/index.cfm?menuID=4&articleID=120>
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"SOILPRO - Monitoring for soil protection"
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"Greece, Italy"
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"Recognising the extent of soil degradation and the associated environmental and social risks, the European Commission has proposed a Thematic Strategy for Soil Protection. Besides various human activities, soil is vulnerable to natural processes and challenged by climate change impacts such as drought and floods. Local authorities lack the necessary know-how and expertise to understand the magnitude of the problem.<br /> \nHowever, a system based on historical data and using cutting-edge technology such as GIS and remote sensing could help local authorities to better understand the extent of the problem. Co-operation between local authorities and research institutes in a transnational context could also promote the development of spatial methodologies for monitoring and management of soil degradation. <br />\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\nThe SOILPRO project has the overall objective of halting soil degradation in EU Member States in with the Thematic Strategy for Soil. It will do this by encouraging co-operation between local authorities and research institutes within a transnational environment, as this can promote the development of spatial methodologies for monitoring and managing soil degradation. <br/>\nOther objectives of the project are targeted towards: \n<br/>\n- Developing a web-based application tool (Soil Monitoring Software) that can support local and regional authorities and Member States, in their efforts to effectively monitor, identify and assess areas at risk; <br/>\n- The application of the Soil Monitoring Software in two EU Regions: Sicily and Peloponnese; \nDemonstrating a soil monitoring system to potential users in local and regional authorities and other stakeholders; <br/>\n- Building the capacity of stakeholders in soil monitoring and protection;<br/> \n- Showing examples of soil protection actions in risk areas identified by the use of a soil monitoring system; <br/>\n- Improving the effectiveness of soil protection measures; and <br/>\n- Raising public awareness on soil degradation."
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<http://ec.europa.eu/environment/life/project/Projects/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.dspPage&n_proj_id=3418>
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"Strengthening a stretch of coastline and improving the spatial quality, west Zeeuws Vlaanderen - NL"
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"Netherlands"
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"One of the identified weak points in the Dutch coastal defences is a 14 km. stretch of coastline lying along the west coast of Zeeuws Vlaanderen, in the south west of the country. This weak areas will be strengthened between now and 2020 in order to withstand the anticipated sea level rise due to climate change. <br /> \nThe work is not only aimed at strengthening the coast. It also addresses the spatial quality of the coast, e.g. recreation, socio-economic activities (housing) and nature and, where possible, local entrepreneurial initiatives have been taken on board. The defence emphasis is now on 'soft' solutions because more dunes equals more space for nature and recreation. The Zeeuws Vlaanderen coast has been divided into five separate sections and each is being approached differently, the defence method being used best fitting the particular characteristics of the area. The end result will be not only a safe shore but a attractive and viable coastal area where nature has the opportunity to develop."
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<http://ec.europa.eu/ourcoast/index.cfm?menuID=4&articleID=123>
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"Adapt2Change - Adapt agricultural production to climate change and limited water supply"
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"Cyprus, Greece"
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"Water shortages and water pollution constitute major environmental threats in the EU that pose a threat to agriculture in particular. Several northern EU Member States face water and soil pollution. Southern Member States are more susceptible to drought and soil degradation. Climate change is only expected to intensify these natural threats.The agricultural sector will be greatly affected by the imminent decrease in water quantity and quality, but is also one of the major contributors to the problem. Modern-day agriculture accounts for around 70% of global water use. In Greece and Cyprus, up to 85% of total water use is dedicated to agriculture.The extensive and intensive agricultural use of chemical pesticides and fertilisers is arguably the most important cause of water and soil pollution. Furthermore, current unsustainable agricultural practices are considered to be one of the major driving forces of climate change. Greenhouse gases (GHG) are emitted directly through conventional energy consumption and livestock breeding, and indirectly through land-use effects (such as deforestation). <br/>\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \nThe overall objective of the project is to demonstrate adaptation of agricultural production to climate change and limited water supply. Specifically, it aims to minimise agricultural water use by introducing a water-recycling method in a closed, fully automated, hydroponic greenhouse system.The beneficiary will define the scientific and functional parameters of the new system\u2019s components: a shallow geothermal power component; a water-recycling unit (concentrator); and a greenhouse. Four prototypes will be constructed in Greece and Cyprus and the system tested for its technical and financial viability. The innovative system will be monitored by remote control.The aim is to fully recycle the water and also reduce GHG emissions by using the renewable energy source. It also aims to: comply with the requirements of the reformed Common Agricultural Policy (CAP); and minimise water pollution and other environmental effects of agriculture.Practical guides will be produced to encourage use of the innovative system in a wide range of environmental conditions. The guides will cover: <br/>\n- design and implementation of water recycling systems in greenhouses; <br/>\n- the use of shallow geothermal energy in greenhouse agriculture; <br/>\n- environmentally friendly agricultural practices and sustainable water use; <br/>\n- greenhouse automation and remote control support (RCS); and compliance with the CAP. Expected results: <br/>\n- Four replicable, prototype horticulture greenhouse systems in Greece and Cyprus; <br/>\n- Fully recycling and re-using water in the greenhouse system; <br/>\n- Reduced GHG emissions; and <br/>\n- The publication of practical guides to designing and implementing the system."
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<http://ec.europa.eu/environment/life/project/Projects/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.dspPage&n_proj_id=3674>
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"RESTORE - Rivers: Engaging, Supporting and Transferring knowledge for Restoration in Europe"
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"Finland, Italy, Netherlands, United Kingdom"
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"River ecosystems throughout Europe have been severely impacted by engineering projects for flood protection, navigation, water supply and hydroelectricity. The aim of river restoration is to re-establish self-sustaining environments and to restore complete ecosystems. River restoration at the local level aims to create and improve habitat conditions for key species; at regional level supports the Natura 2000 network; and across Europe can improve the entire ecological status of river basins. River restoration can also assist with adaptation to climate change by strengthening ecological networks and providing climate space.<br />\nRiver restoration activities also play a crucial role in developing best practice approaches for flood risk management, especially through flood storage.The overall river restoration effort is hindered, however, not by a lack of expertise at the local level but by a lack of opportunities for sharing best practice and knowledge. Addressing this gap in knowledge transfer is the main aim of the \u2018RESTORE\u2019 project. <br />\t\t \nThe project will develop a network linking policymakers, river basin planners, practitioners and experts across Europe to share information and good practice on river restoration activities. The main objective is to support river restoration practices across Europe."
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<http://ec.europa.eu/environment/life/project/Projects/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.dspPage&n_proj_id=3780>
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"Adaptation to climate change using Green and Blue infrastructure"
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"Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Romania, Turkey"
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"The GRaBS project is a network of leading pan-European organisations involved in integrating climate change adaptation into regional planning and development. <br/>\nThe GRaBS project involves14 partners, drawn from eight member states, representing a broad spectrum of authorities and climate change challenges, all with varying degrees of strategic policy and experience. The project facilitates the much needed exchange of knowledge and experience and the actual transfer of good practice on climate change adaptation strategies to local and regional authorities. <br/>\nThe GRaBS project has been made possible by the Interregional Cooperation Programme INTERREG IVC, financed by the European Union's Regional Development Fund. The Programme helps Regions of Europe work together to share experience and good practice in the areas of innovation, the knowledge economy, the environment and risk prevention.\nAn important deliverable of the GRaBS project is a database called \"Adaptation to climate change using green and blue infrastructure: a database of case studies\".<br/>\nThe aim of this database of case studies is to show case climate change adaptation approaches, with a particular emphasis on those relating to green and blue infrastructure. Rather than focus on the physical elements of the case studies, the database describes in detail the process that have supported the implementation of adaptation responses in a range of urban areas across the world. The case studies were selected based on factors influencing the success of the development and implementation of adaptation responses as identified in previous studies, and on the analysis of strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities faced by the GRaBS partner organisations."
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<http://www.grabs-eu.org/membersArea/files/Database_Final_no_hyperlinks.pdf>
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"HydroClimateStrategyRiga - Riga City Adapts to the Hydrological Processes"
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"Latvia"
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"The water regime of the Daugava River is largely dependent on the operations of the Riga Hydropower plant. Increased frequency and severity of flash floods is becoming an alarming problem for the city of Riga. They have caused widespread hazards to built-up areas, infrastructure and natural territories, including Natura 2000 areas. In 2008, Riga County Council (RCC) commissioned a hydro-dynamic modelling system to calculate flood risks and trends under different scenarios. The growing trend in floods is linked to climate change phenomena. In particular, storms are increasingly pushing water from the Riga Gulf into the River Daugava. To address both the floods and their causes according to the provisions of international, EU and national legislation in Latvia, there is a need for more integrated management planning. There is also greater need for awareness of the relevant issues amongst the general public, specialists from municipalities and politicians. \nThe main objective of the project is to create the means necessary to ensure that hydrological processes intensified by climate change phenomena in Riga are adequately investigated and incorporated in the city\u2019s planning system. This hopes to mitigate their current and future impact on Riga\u2019s economy and society, nature and biodiversity, water resources and human health."
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<http://ec.europa.eu/environment/life/project/Projects/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.dspPage&n_proj_id=3413>
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