Paper about the historical baseline for flat oyster reefs in Europe

A new article on the evolution of oyster reefs in Europe has been published with the collaboration of the LIFE AdaptaBlues project. Based on documents from the 18th and 19th Centuries, the study reveals [...]

LIFE AdaptaBlues Closing Meeting

This Wednesday 24 July, the LIFE AdaptaBlues project will have its final day. This public event will present the main results of the project, highlighting the important role of estuarine ecosystem conservation as an element [...]

Published at Quercus magazine “El estuario de Oyambre: un laboratorio vivo en el litoral cantábrico”

Quercus magazine has published an article entitled “The Oyambre estuary: a living laboratory in the Cantabrian coast”, written by researchers of the LIFE AdaptaBlues project. This article highlights the ecological importance of the Oyambre [...]

Raising Awareness for the Restoration of Estuarine Systems: A Vital Step for Climate Resilience

Estuaries, where rivers meet the sea, are among the most productive ecosystems on Earth. They provide critical habitats for a variety of marine life, serve as nurseries for fish, and act as natural buffers [...]

We share our expertise with Portuguese professionals and managers at our workshop in Coimbra.

A technical workshop was held in the Coimbra region to disseminate the knowledge generated by the LIFE AdaptaBlues project in the Mondego estuary to local and regional stakeholders. The main goal of this workshop [...]

The project has started its workshops to disseminate the knowledge generated.

A technical workshop was held in Santander (Cantabria) to share and transfer the knowledge generated during the LIFE AdaptaBlues project to managers and society. The workshop aimed to present the main results regarding the [...]

The postgraduate contest already has a winner

Isabel Gallego wins first place with her work about the adaptation of the Santander Bay (Cantabria) through the implementation of a saltmarsh monitoring system. Isabel will have the opportunity to present her work in [...]

The restoration actions in the Mondego estuary has begun

The construction works began by the construction of wooden barriers aiming the reduction of the ebbing velocity in the pilot site. On the other hand, the saltmarsh transplantation concluded its [...]

Paper about the drivers of variability in soil Corg deposits and burial rates in European estuarine ecosystems

With the support of the LIFE AdaptaBlues project, we have published a new paper about the drivers of variability in soil Corg deposits and burial rates in European estuarine ecosystems, which could be defined [...]

CATALOGUE OF ADAPTATION MEASURES

The publication of catalogues of climate change adaptation measures is a valuable tool to help governments, businesses and communities prepare for the impacts of climate change. These catalogues provide practical guidance on adaptation measures [...]

Besuch des NEEMO-Teams beim Projekt LIFE Adaptabues

Am vergangenen 2. März erhielten wir den jährlichen Besuch unseres NEEMO-Teamleiters, um die Entwicklung des LIFE AdaptaBlues-Projekts zu analysieren. Die verschiedenen Projektpartner hatten die Gelegenheit, alle im letzten Jahr erzielten Fortschritte zu präsentieren, die [...]

A new paper about the impact of the coastal engineering infrastructure on the blue carbon habitats have been published.

Based on the data of the AdaptaBlues Life project, this paper contributes to increase the knowledge on the impact that the construction in coastal areas of civil engineering infrastructures can cause in intertidal habitats distribution [...]

DISSEMINATION AS A KEY FACTOR OF RESEARCH PROJECTS

Dissemination is the process of sharing the results of a scientific research project with a wider audience, and it is crucial to the advancement of science and technology. In this blog post, we'll take [...]

What will happen to the climate in the future?

Knowing what might happen to the climate in the future requires the design of GHG emission scenarios. Scenarios estimate possible future human GHG emissions under different economic, social and technological scenarios. With these scenarios, [...]

Is the weather changing nowadays?

Weather stations record changes in the Earth's surface temperature over time. Over the last decade these data reveal that we are in an era of accelerated global warming, both in the oceans and on [...]

Has the Earth’s climate changed over the last millennia?

Climate changes over the last 2000 years can be explained by the influence of natural factors that regulate the climate. In contrast, the warming of recent decades cannot be explained by these natural factors [...]

The LIFE AdaptaBlues project launches its second contest “Adaptation to the Climate Change in estuarine environments”

The LIFE AdaptaBlues project launches its second contest “Adaptation to the Climate Change in estuarine environments” The contest, which is open to all postgraduate students, aims to rise social awareness among young people [...]

Online platform to share experiences and increase the body of knwoledge on NbS

We´ve presented the online platform to share experiences and increase the body of knwoledge on NbS

Nature offers a powerful set of tools for addressing hazards like flooding and erosion. Nature-based solutions use natural systems, mimic natural processes, or work in tandem with traditional approaches to address these specific hazards. [...]

International Conference (San Sebastian, September 2022)

The results of the analysis of How the past saltmarsh restoration actions in the Iberian Peninsula increased the protection in coastal areas have been shown at the ECSA59 International Conference (San Sebastian, September 2022). ECSA [...]

PosterECSA59

PosterECSA59

The article “Nature-Based Solutions in Coastal and Estuarine Areas of Europe” was published.

Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) are an opportunity to align environmental and climate resilience objectives. The momentum for these sustainable solutions for coastal protection is growing because of the urgent need to avoid further biodiversity loss and [...]

Start unseres Geodatenviewers für Ästuare

Ästuare gehören zu den biologisch produktivsten und wirtschaftlich wichtigsten Ökosystemen der Welt. Sie bieten Lebensraum für zahlreiche Fisch-, Vogel- und andere Wildtierarten und dienen gleichzeitig als Häfen und Handelszentren. Die Flussmündungen von Kantabrien, Portugal [...]

Geo Database

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TNC seeks an analyst for nature-based solutions case studies and risk financing

The Nature Conservancy, a partner in this project, is seeking to hire, as an external contractor, a consultant to analyse nature-based solutions and risk financing.The main objective of this consultancy is to support The [...]

Verteilung der Lebensräume in den Untersuchungsgebieten

Bahía Santander Mondego Oyambre Santoña Westershelde [...]

TNC seeks an analyst for nature-based solutions case studies and risk financing

The Nature Conservancy, a partner in this project, is seeking to hire, as an external contractor, a consultant to analyse nature-based solutions and risk financing.The main objective of this consultancy is to support The [...]

Ökosysteme der Mündung können die Anpassung an den Klimawandel in Küstengebieten…

Ökosysteme der Mündung können die Anpassung an den Klimawandel in Küstengebieten verbessern, indem sie die Unterstützung der Gemeinschaft fördern und dabei helfen, Dienstleistungen wie der Fischerei zu verbessern.

Im Kampf gegen den Klimawandel gibt es zwei Strategien…

Im Kampf gegen den Klimawandel gibt es zwei Strategien: • die Minderung besteht darin, die Ursachen des Klimawandels zu reduzieren. Ihr Ziel ist es, die menschliche Einmischung in das Klima zu vermeiden und die Ökosysteme [...]

Das LIFE Adaptablues-Projekt hat Mündungsökosysteme (EVE) bewachsen, um die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels auf die Küstengebiete zu verringern.

Das LIFE Adaptablues-Projekt hat Mündungsökosysteme (EVE) bewachsen, um die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels auf die Küstengebiete zu verringern. Europäische Flussmündungen sind jedoch durch Faktoren menschlichen Ursprungs bedroht. ➡️ Einnahmen von Land zu Meer ➡️Eutrophierung ➡️Propagation invasiver Arten [...]

Bisher bestand die traditionelle Küstenverteidigung aus Konstruktionen wie Deichen oder Wellenbrechern…

Bisher bestand die traditionelle Küstenverteidigung aus Konstruktionen wie Deichen oder Wellenbrechern. Derzeit erwägen Küstenmanager auf der ganzen Welt Alternativen, die sich Prozesse und Arten zunutze machen natürliche Ressourcen von Küstenökosystemen beigetragen. Dieser Ansatz wird als [...]

Wussten Sie, dass in Europa jeder Fünfte zehn Kilometer oder weniger von der Küste entfernt lebt?

Wussten Sie, dass in Europa jeder Fünfte zehn Kilometer oder weniger von der Küste entfernt lebt? Viele Gebiete mit hoher Bevölkerungsdichte liegen unter dem Meeresspiegel. Daher stellen die erwarteten Auswirkungen des Klimawandels ein großes Katastrophenrisiko [...]

Sie haben viel über den Klimawandel gehört, aber was ist das?

Sie haben viel über den Klimawandel gehört, aber was ist das? Es ist die Hauptbedrohung unserer Zeit, wie verschiedene Beweise belegen. Orte auf der ganzen Welt erleben derzeit Temperaturanstiege, extreme Wetterereignisse und das Schmelzen von [...]

Das Life Adaptablues-Projekt basiert auf der Untersuchung, wie Lösungen auf der Basis von Natur

Das Life Adaptablues-Projekt basiert auf der Untersuchung, wie Lösungen auf der Basis von Natur und natürlichen Ressourcen als Alternative zu Küstenschutzstrategien genutzt werden können.

Standardize procedures for the evaluation of Climate Services

Das LIFE Adaptablues-Projekt hat 5 Hauptziele, von denen eines darin besteht, die Verfahren für die Bewertung der von den Ökosystemen der Flussmündung bereitgestellten Klimadienste zu standardisieren.

Das Adapta Blues-Projekt wirkt den Auswirkungen des Temperaturanstiegs entgegen

2019 ist eines der Jahre, in denen die temperatur am stärksten angestiegen ist, was die globale temperatur des Planeten und den Meeresspiegel erhöhen wird #COP25. Die europäischen küsten und flussmündungen werden darunter leiden. Das @adaptablues [...]

The Climate Summit # COP25

The Climate Summit COP25 is making visible the problems of Climatic Change and from Life Adaptablues we contribute our grain of sand to #mitigar and alleviate its main effects on the European coast @LIFEProgramme.

The Life Program is the European driving force of ADAPTA BLUES

It catalyzes changes in the development and application of environmental policies, aimed at achieving environmental and climate objectives.

Climate Change in Europe is everyone’s business

Climate Change in Europe is everyone's business. Sustainable management and estuarine action are tools to fight against this change. This is the synthesis of the LIFE Adaptablues Project that has just started. (https://lifeadaptablues.eu/)

The LIFE Adaptablues project already has its operational website

The LIFE Adaptablues project already has its operational website: https://lifeadaptablues.eu/ Sustainable management and restoration of estuaries are the protagonists.

The ADAPTA BLUES project presents its brochure

The ADAPTA BLUES project already has a brochure to show the problem targeted by the project and its goals. The brochure is available at the four languages of the project: English, Spanish, German and [...]

The ADAPTA BLUES preparatory actions are in progress

The analysis of the climate change ecosystem services provided by estuarine communities started last summer. Field works to quantify the carbon sequestration have been developed in different estuarine areas. For each estuarine representative habitat, [...]

The ADAPTA BLUES project kick off meeting was held in Santander

The ADAPTA BLUES project was formally launched on September, 30th, in the kick off meeting held in Santander with the presentation of the four partners (IHCantabria, IPLeiria, TNC Europe and Figueira da Foz Council). The [...]