Nature-based solutions for the protection of touristic and ecologically important beaches from flooding and erosion under a changing climate
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
Website 1
https://www.ecobeachtech.gr/el
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.