LIFE COSTAdapta

?? Water is life, and today we celebrate its importance ???? Every March 22nd, World Water Day reminds us of the essential role this resource plays in our lives and in the fight against climate change. At LIFE COSTAdapta, we work to adapt Gran Canaria’s coastline to rising sea levels through innovative and sustainable solutions. ?? In this context, we want to share the recent interview of Patricia del Mar Caro Ruiz, researcher at Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and partner of the LIFE COSTAdapta project, on Cadena SER . During her intervention, Patricia highlighted how the infrastructures designed within the project will help mitigate wave energy, facilitating natural coastal protection processes. ?? “These infrastructures help dissipate wave energy. Our goal is to design them for adaptation, supporting natural coastal protection processes. One key focus is to stabilize the shoreline and minimize erosion, another major risk associated with rising sea levels and increasing extreme weather events,” explained Patricia. ?? Listen to the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/deqkXwMx ?? About LIFE COSTAdapta:?? This pilot project, with a budget of €3,409,864, is led by the Consejo Insular de la Energía de Gran Canaria, and supported by Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Universidad de Cantabria, Ingecid, ECOncrete, RALEY Estudios Costeros, Fundación para el Desarrollo Sostenible, Canarias Recicla and FINNOVA FOUNDATION. Its goal is to develop an innovative tidal pool-reef system, combining traditional techniques with advanced solutions to enhance coastal resilience. ?? Learn more about the project: https://lnkd.in/dDqTCrsr #WorldWaterDay #LIFECOSTAdapta #ClimateChange #CoastalAdaptation #Sustainability #GranCanaria #TidalPoolReefs #CanaryIslands #CadenaSER

???? Today, the third monitoring meeting of LIFE COSTAdapta took place, where project partners analyzed the progress achieved and planned the next steps toward adapting the coast of Gran Canaria to climate change. ? Progress has been reviewed in designing the innovative Tidal Pool-Reef system, a nature-based solution to protect the coastline from rising sea levels. ? Scientific and technical studies supporting the implementation of this sustainable solution have been evaluated. ? Cooperation among project partners has been strengthened—key to the success of LIFE COSTAdapta. ?? Next milestone: In October, an in-person meeting in the Canary Islands, including a site visit and a parallel event to connect with other initiatives and expand collaboration. With a total budget of €3,409,864 (€2,045,818 co-financed by the European Union through the LIFE Programme), this 7-year project aims not only to strengthen coastal resilience but also to protect local ecosystems and ensure the economic sustainability of tourism in the region. ?? Coordinated by the Consejo Insular de la Energía de Gran Canaria (CIEGC), LIFE COSTAdapta is supported by: Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), Universidad de Cantabria (UC), INGECID, RALEY Estudios Costeros, ECOncrete AQUA, Fundación para el Desarrollo Sostenible, Canarias Recicla (FCR), and FINNOVA FOUNDATION. ?? Learn more about the project: COSTAdapta #LIFECOSTAdapta #LIFEAmplifiers #EUGreenDeal #ClimateChange #Sustainability #GranCanaria #ReefTidalPools #Coasts #Tourism #Economy #CoastalAdaptation #CanaryIslands LIFE Programme CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency Canarias7 EFEverde EFE

??? Universidad, empresa y administración: juntos para impulsar la innovación La transferencia de conocimiento es clave para que la investigación universitaria genere impacto real en la sociedad y la economía. Una gran muestra de ello es la nueva edición de los Desayunos Tecnológicos organizados por el #Consejo Social de la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), en colaboración con el Vicerrectorado de Investigación, Transferencia y Emprendimiento. ?? En esta ocasión, el evento ha conectado al consejero de Obras Públicas, Vivienda y Movilidad del Gobierno de Canarias, Pablo Rodríguez Valido, con empresas innovadoras surgidas del ámbito universitario (spin-off), presentando soluciones de alto valor en infraestructuras, gestión del territorio y sostenibilidad. ?? Ejemplos de innovación con impacto real: ? SAGIF Artificial Intelligence & Robotics: un sistema aéreo de geolocalización remota de incendios forestales. ? Subsea Mechatronics: robótica marina avanzada para inspección y limpieza de espacios confinados inundados. ? LIFE COSTAdapta: estrategias para la adaptación de la costa de Gran Canaria al aumento del nivel del mar. ? Materiales constructivos sostenibles creados a partir del reciclaje de residuos urbanos y textiles. Dr. Mario Monzón ULPGC. ? Alternative Circuite: soluciones de mantenimiento en electrónica industrial. ?? El papel de los Consejos Sociales es clave en iniciativas como esta, facilitando la conexión entre universidad, empresas y administraciones públicas, y potenciando el talento y la investigación aplicada. ?? Como destacó el secretario general del Consejo Social de la ULPGC, Miguel ángel Acosta, es imprescindible "poner en valor la buena y mucha investigación que se desarrolla en la universidad, fuente de talento y generadora de conocimiento de primer nivel". ?? En la #CCS seguimos impulsando estos espacios de encuentro que convierten la ciencia en soluciones reales para la sociedad. ?? Más información https://lnkd.in/dT586tqJ #Innovación #TransferenciaDeConocimiento #UniversidadEmpresa #SpinOff #Sostenibilidad #CienciaAplicada #ConsejosSociales #UniversidadExcelente #ConsejosSocialesUniversidades

LIFE COSTAdapta at European Ocean Days 2025!???? ??This week, Idoia Migura, Project and Communications Assistant at FINNOVA FOUNDATION? and #LIFECOSTAdapta team-member, attended the #EUOceanDays2025— a key event in bringing together experts dedicated to conserving our oceans.? ??Through networking sessions, we connected with passionate professionals interested in learning about LIFE COSTAdapta, discovered innovative projects with similar goals, and made connections with pioneers that aim to shape the future of our oceans.???? ??Why do these events matter?? As climate change threatens? our coastlines, sharing innovative solutions— like our tidal pool-reefs or other blue economy initiatives— helps spread awareness and underlines the importance of our coastal communities. ????LIFE COSTAdapta aims to adapt the coast of Gran Canaria to rising sea-levels by introducing a tidal pool-reef system that not only protects the population, but increases marine biodiversity?? This project counts with:? ??Budget of €3.4M, of which 60% is provided by the EU LIFE Programme.??? ?Duration of 7 years? ??Leadership from the Consejo Insular de la Energía de Gran Canaria (CIEGC) and 7 strategic partners: FINNOVA FOUNDATION, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Universidad de Cantabria, ECOncrete, Fundación para el Desarrollo Sostenible, Canarias Recicla, RALEY, INGECID For more info check out the oficial website: https://lnkd.in/dDqTCrsr #LIFECOSTAdapta? #LIFEAmplifiers ? #EUGreenDeal? #ClimateChange? #Sustainability? #GranCanaria? #ReefTidalPools? #Coasts? #Tourism? #Economy? #CoastalAdaptation? #Canarylslands? #Sea? #CoastalErosion #RaleyEstudiosCosteros #EconcreteAqua #INGECID

?? Can our beaches help us fight climate change? ?? Rising sea levels are threatening coastal areas worldwide. But what if, instead of fighting the ocean, we learned to adapt? This idea led us to #ECOPLAYAS2025, the benchmark forum for sustainable coastal municipalities, where we presented LIFE COSTAdapta. On Wednesday, March 5th , Juanma Revuelta, CEO of FINNOVA FOUNDATION, showcased how nature and innovation can work together to protect our shores without altering their essence. ?? The solution? A tidal pool-reef system ??? Inspired by the traditional tidal pools of Macaronesia, this system:? ? Protects urban coastlines from wave impact.? ? Preserves local marine biodiversity.? ? Encourages recreational and sustainable coastal use.? ? Revitalizes the local economy through sustainable tourism. With a €3.4M budget and 60% EU co-funding, LIFE COSTAdapta proves that climate adaptation does not mean losing our beaches, but learning how to protect them in a natural and sustainable way.? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d6cZgFfk ??CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency LIFE Programme Consejo Insular de la Energía de Gran Canaria FINNOVA FOUNDATION Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Universidad de Cantabria ECOncrete Fundación para el Desarrollo Sostenible, Canarias Recicla RALEY INGECID #LIFECOSTAdapta #LIFEAmplifiers #EUGreenDeal #ClimateChange #Sustainability #GranCanaria #ReefTidalPools #Coasts #Tourism #Economy #CoastalAdaptation

ECOPLAYAS 2025: El papel de los fondos UE 2030 El Papel de los Fondos UE 2030 en los municipios costeros. Finnova, una fundación europea que apoya la financiación?de la innovación en empresas, regiones y municipios, participará en el?XXIII Congreso ECOPLAYAS 2025?que se celebrará en el?Planetario de Castellón del miércoles 5 al viernes 7 de marzo. ECOPLAYAS es un evento de referencia en la gestión y sostenibilidad del litoral, dirigido a profesionales del sector, incluyendo técnicos municipales, empresas del ámbito turístico y ambiental, investigadores y responsables políticos. Juan Manuel Revuelta Pérez, CEO de Finnova, impartirá una masterclass en la que explicará las oportunidades de financiación europea para la conservación y gestión sostenible del litoral. Durante su intervención, abordará casos de éxito como el proyecto?LIFE COSTAdapta, que desarrolla soluciones innovadoras para la adaptación de la costa al cambio climático, y?One Blue,?que impulsa la economía azul y la protección del ecosistema marino. https://lnkd.in/d2bMw2PY Ategrus

???? LIFE COSTAdapta at the #ECOPLAYAS2025 Congress ???? ?? Great news! Juanma Revuelta, CEO of FINNOVA FOUNDATION, will present the LIFE COSTAdapta project at the XXIII ECOPLAYAS Congress, taking place from Wednesday, March 5, to Friday, March 7, in Castellón. This event, organized by ATEGRUS, is a key platform for discussing the latest innovations in beach management, coastal sustainability, and climate adaptation. ?? What is LIFE COSTAdapta?? An innovative European project working on sustainable solutions to protect the coast of Gran Canaria from rising sea levels. By developing Tidal Pool-Reefs, the project aims to preserve ecosystems, strengthen coastal resilience, and safeguard the local economy.? ?? Budget: €3,409,864 (60% funded by the EU through the LIFE Programme).? ?? Duration: 7 years. ?? When??Thursday, March 6 2025 ? 16:45-17:45h (Panel: "Financing Innovation in Companies and Municipalities")? ?? Juanma Revuelta will highlight EU funding opportunities for coastal sustainability initiatives. Another step towards protecting our coasts!? ?? More info: https://lnkd.in/dDCGvYHn #LIFECOSTAdapta #LIFEAmplifiers #EUGreenDeal #ClimateChange #Sustainability #GranCanaria #ReefTidalPools #Coasts #Tourism #Economy #CoastalAdaptation #CanaryIslands #Sea #CoastalErosion CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency LIFE Programme Consejo Insular de la Energía de Gran Canaria Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Universidad de Cantabria INGECID FINNOVA FOUNDATION ECOncrete Fundación para el Desarrollo Sostenible, Canarias Recicla

??? Finnova presented LIFE COSTAdapta to the beneficiaries of the international mobility programme Genius of the Tarragona Provincial Council, in Brussels.??? ? ?? Aleix Castells Vallmitjana, Communications Lead at FINNOVA FOUNDATION, explained the LIFE COSTAdapta project to the dynamic Genius initiative team! ??? ? ? A step forward in integrating climate adaptation with cutting-edge European initiatives. ? ? ?This is just one more example of how LIFE COSTAdapta is bringing together brilliant minds and groundbreaking solutions to safeguard our environment and local economies.? ? ??What is LIFE COSTAdapta?? An innovative European project working on sustainable solutions to protect the coast of Gran Canaria from rising sea levels. By developing Tidal Pool-Reefs, the project aims to preserve ecosystems, strengthen coastal resilience, and safeguard the local economy. ????? ? Budget: €3,409,864 (60% funded by the EU through the LIFE Programme). ? ?? Duration: 7 years. ? ?? Coordinated by the Gran Canaria Island Energy Council (CIEGC) alongside 7 strategic partners.? ? ?? Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to protect our coasts and foster collaboration across Europe! ??? ? Visit us for more info: https://lnkd.in/dDqTCrsr? ? #LIFECOSTAdapta #ClimateChange #Sustainability #Innovation #DiputaciódeTarragona #CoastalAdaptation #CanariaIslands #Finnova #EU #LIFEAmplifiers #TidalPoolReef #ClimateAction?? ? CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency LIFE Programme Consejo Insular de la Energía de Gran Canaria Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Universidad de Cantabria INGECID FINNOVA FOUNDATION ECOncrete Fundación para el Desarrollo Sostenible, Canarias Recicla

?? LIFE COSTAdapta sparks great interest at the Ecoislas International Forum ?? On January 30th, Evelyn Alonso-Rohner presented the LIFE COSTAdapta project at the Ecoislas International Forum in Gran Canaria. The event was a huge success! ?? The room exceeded the expected capacity, with many attendees standing to follow the presentation. The session focused on the need to move towards more sustainable and adaptive coastal protection, moving beyond traditional hard infrastructure and embracing innovative solutions such as: ? "Coastal immunotherapies": enhancing natural coastal mechanisms, such as increasing pebble deposits. ? Eco-friendly concrete structures, designed to reduce wave impact while boosting marine biodiversity. ? Modular and adaptable design for future climate scenarios, such as rising sea levels. ?? The discussion was filled with key questions: ?? How can we ensure public acceptance of such projects? ?? Is concrete really compatible with marine conservation? At LIFE COSTAdapta, we explained how the project location was chosen through a consensus-based process and how the materials used are specifically designed to support biodiversity. ???? ?? Are we ready to move beyond traditional solutions and embrace coastal protection that works with nature rather than against it? ?? ?? ?? Learn more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/dDqTCrsr #LIFECOSTAdapta #LIFEAmplifiers #EUGreenDeal #Sustainability #ClimateChange #CoastalAdaptation #GranCanaria? ?CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency Gobierno de Canarias Agenda 2030 Canarias Europe Direct Canarias Canarias7 Adrián Noheda Yolanda Durán Pi?ero Patricia del Mar Caro Ruiz Andrés Dulanto Scott EFEVerde Ecogestiona, Universidad de Cantabria, INGECID, RALEY Estudios Costeros ECOncrete Fundación para el Desarrollo Sostenible, Canarias Recicla and FINNOVA FOUNDATION

?? Presenting the #LIFECOSTAdapta Diagnosis! ?? Today, the diagnosis of the LIFE COSTAdapta project was presented—an essential initiative to protect the San Felipe coast from the impact of climate change. The event featured representatives from the Cabildo de Gran Canaria, the Guía City Council, and experts from universities and scientific institutions. ?? Key findings from the community study: ?? 81% of respondents prioritize the protection of housing, biodiversity, and the recovery of the callao.? ?? 97% have suffered damage from sea impact, with 53% facing annual costs exceeding €5,000.? ?? The Canary Islands Surfing Federation does not consider the housing situation an immediate risk. ??? Next steps: ? Implementation of innovative solutions based on tidal pool-reef structures.? ? Expansion of the model to other municipalities in Gran Canaria.? ? Coordination with the local community to ensure sustainable implementation. ?? LIFE COSTAdapta is an EU-funded project with a budget of €3,409,864, coordinated by the Gran Canaria Island Energy Council alongside ULPGC, the University of Cantabria, INGECID, Raley Coastal Studies, ECOncrete AQUA, the Canary Islands Foundation for Recycling and Sustainable Development (FCR), and Finnova Foundation. ?? More information: https://lnkd.in/dKbAzFMt #LIFEAmplifiers #EUGreenDeal #Sustainability #ClimateChange #GranCanaria #CoastalAdaptation? #Economy #TidalPools #Coasts? #SustainableTourism #Environment #EUClimateAction?CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency Gobierno de Canarias Agenda 2030 Canarias Europe Direct Canarias Canarias7 Adrián Noheda Yolanda Durán Pi?ero Patricia del Mar Caro Ruiz Andrés Dulanto Scott EFEVerde Ecogestiona, Universidad de Cantabria, INGECID, RALEY Estudios Costeros ECOncrete Fundación para el Desarrollo Sostenible, Canarias Recicla and FINNOVA FOUNDATION