Management of coastal erosion risks and actions for cross-border governance (MAREGOT)

Description:

 MAREGOT is a project aimed at the joint prevention and management of the risks arising from coastal erosion in the maritime cooperation area between Italy and France. The strategic project intends to activate a shared planning action that, thanks to greater knowledge of erosive phenomena and the dynamics of coastlines, identifies optimal intervention solutions for managing the territory in relation to the morphological and hydro-dynamic characteristics of the cost.

Beginning with the critical analysis of existing monitoring systems and data, a cross-border methodology for monitoring  and for defining strategies and intervention plans in response to the territories’ requirements will be defined. In line with ICZM principles, geomorphological, anthropological, socio-economic and cultural factors will be considered, with a focus on protecting the land and natural habitats.

The public authorities involved will gain useful skills for managing the phenomenon of erosion in an integrated way and, by making use of governance processes, will seek out solutions for risk prevention and adaptation to climate changes.

The cross-border approach is necessary as the natural dynamics related to erosive phenomena transcend the administrative national borders, are common to the regions in the Programme and require a joint approach. To complete the cross-border strategy, awareness-raising initiatives will be activated to increase awareness among the target groups involved in integrated coastal management.

Project information

Lead

Liguria Region, Italy

Partners

Cinque Terre National Park, Italy

University of Genova, Italy

Toscana Region, Italy

University of Florence, Italy

LAMMA Consortium, Italy

Regione Autonoma Sardegna

Regional Agency for the Environmental Protection of Sardinia (ARPAS), Italy

University of Cagliari, Italy

Environment Office of Corsica, France

Geological, geophysical and mining research office (BRGM), France

Departmental Fire and Rescue Service of South Corsica, France

Var Department, France

Conservatoire de l'Espace Littoral et des Rivages Lacustres, France

Source of funding

MAREGOT was developed within the INTERREG Programme V-A Italy - France (Maritime) 2014 – 2020, co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)