Imagine using nature as a shield to protect coastlines from rising seas instead of just building concrete walls. This work tests how planting underwater forests and restoring marshes can stop erosion and soak up carbon. It's like creating a natural insurance policy for coastal towns and businesses.
Coastal regions face increasing risks from sea level rise and climate change, which threaten infrastructure and local economies. Traditional concrete defenses are often expensive and environmentally damaging.
A digital knowledge system and a set of blueprints for marine restoration. It also includes three operational demonstrators (Norway, Ireland, Portugal) testing nature-based solutions.
If you are a coastal infrastructure firm dealing with sea level rise and erosion — this project developed nature-based solutions (NbS) that provide a climate-proof alternative to traditional grey infrastructure. These tools reach TRL 7, meaning they are ready for system demonstration in real environments.
If you are a sustainability consultancy dealing with complex ecosystem restoration mandates — this project developed a digital knowledge system and blueprints for marine restoration. This allows for the replication of successful models across the Atlantic-Arctic region.
If you are a port authority dealing with weather-resilient infrastructure needs — this project developed ecosystem-based management tools to reduce pressures on coastal areas. This helps ensure that port assets remain safe and operational despite climate impacts.
Based on available project data, specific pricing or cost structures for the nature-based solutions are not provided.
Yes, the project aims to demonstrate that restoration is possible at a large scale and identifies locations where tested solutions can be replicated or scaled-up.
Based on available project data, there is no specific mention of licensing terms or patent filings; however, it focuses on co-developing blueprints and a digital knowledge system.
The project aligns with the EC Mission targets for protecting and restoring ecosystems, biodiversity, zero pollution, and decarbonisation.
The project period runs until 2026-05-31, targeting a technology readiness level of TRL 7 by the end of the cycle.
The consortium is highly commercially oriented with 12 industry partners (40% ratio), including 8 SMEs. This balance between 6 universities and 5 research centers suggests a strong bridge between academic discovery and market application, specifically targeting the Atlantic-Arctic region across 8 countries.
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