Nature-based solutions for the protection of touristic and ecologically important beaches from flooding and erosion under a changing climate

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Details

Acronym

Eco-Beachtech

Project title

Nature-based solutions for the protection of touristic and ecologically important beaches from flooding and erosion under a changing climate

Coordinator Institute

University of the Aegean - Department of Marine Sciences

Funding Body

Interreg Greece-Cyprus

Thematic Area

Coastal Resilience & Climate Adaptation

Keywords

climate change, coastal erosion, coastal flooding

Description

Eco-Beachtech is a cross-border research and innovation project that addresses the growing challenges of coastal erosion and flooding in beaches of high environmental and tourism value in Greece and Cyprus. In the context of climate change and sea-level rise, the project develops and demonstrates environmentally friendly and sustainable solutions for coastal protection, combining advanced monitoring technologies, geospatial data, beach observation systems, and nature-based interventions.