Coastal wetlands of Maristanis, Sardinia, Italy – two transformative projects COAST and SMART GATE.
Geographic context and climate challenges The Maristanis project was born with the aim of restoring, protecting and connecting the wetlands of the Oristano Gulf in an integrated system of governance and sustainable development. With their 7,700 hectares, the wetlands stretching from Capu Mannu to the Marceddì lagoon constitute an ecosystem of priceless value recognized by […]
Coastal Management Plan for Boka-Kotorska Bay, Montenegro
Geographic context and climate challenges The Boka-Kotorska Bay is a unique part of the Adriatic Sea with its specific geomorphological, climatological, hydrological and biotic characteristics. The bay is extremely closed, surrounded by mountains Orjen and Lovćen that “fall” into the sea. In the area of Boka, there are numerous underwater sources such as Škurda, Široka […]
Coastal Plan Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima (TTA) region, Morocco
Geographic context and climate challenges With some 447 km of coastline stretching along the Atlantic, the Strait of Gibraltar and the Mediterranean coast, the coastline of the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima (TTA) region boasts a unique geographical position, geomorphological structure and biological diversity (Agharroud et al., 2023). Overall, the TTA region benefits from a Mediterranean-type climate with […]
Coastal Plan for the Šibenik-Knin County, a path towards resilience and sustainability
Geographic context and climate challenges The Šibenik-Knin County of Croatia has an exceptionally indented coast, 960 km long, with 285 islands, islets and rocks. The County is rich in natural resources and biodiversity, with two national parks, Krka estuary and Kornati archipelago. Its coastal zone consists of seven municipalities and three cities including Šibenik, […]
Coastal Zone Management Plan for the City of Kaštela (Coastal Plan)
Geographical context and climate challenges The coastal plan covers the administrative area of the Town of Kaštela. The mainland makes up 58 km2, and the coastal part is sheltered by the Kaštela Bay. The length of the coastline is 23 km and almost all of the coast has become increasingly urban. The historical development of […]
Škocjanski zatok – restored coastal wetland enhancing resilience of the city of Koper
Geographic context and climate challenges Škocjanski zatok is a remnant of a brackish wetland which once surrounded the city-island of Koper. Today, this Nature Reserve is an urban wetland representing a good example of the coexistence of the natural environment and urbanisation, which is making a city safe, resilient, and sustainable. The water sources […]