PRO-Coast

10/08/2025

Citizen Science Network's exhibition on Krakovski nasip in Ljubljana - "Discover, Participate, Research – Citizen Science in Slovenia" is an awesome intiiative in which the member of PRO-Coast will participate!! Here are the details:

Člani skupine za molekularno ekologijo sodelujemo na razstavi Mreže občanske znanosti na Krakovskem nasipu v Ljubljani - "Odkrivaj, sodeluj, raziskuj - Občanska znanost v Sloveniji", kjer predstavljamo našo aplikacijo občanske znanosti SRNA, ki je nastala tekom projekta StepChange in doživlja nadgradnjo s projektom PRO-COAST. 21.8. pa nas boste tam lahko tudi osebno spoznali saj bodo potekali vodeni ogledi.
Veseli bomo vašega obiska!

Members of the molecular ecology group are participating in the Citizen Science Network's exhibition on Krakovski nasip in Ljubljana - "Discover, Participate, Research – Citizen Science in Slovenia", where we are presenting our citizen science application SRNA, which was developed during the StepChange project and is being upgraded with the PRO-COAST project. On August 21, you will also be able to meet us in person, as guided tours will be taking place.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Univerza na Primorskem / University of Primorska PRO-Coast Mreža občanske znanosti

10/08/2025

We are proud to announce that Costa Nostrum, a member of the PRO-Coast Consortium, has successfully implemented its innovative private protocol for sustainable beach management across six diverse European ecosystems. This achievement is part of the European Horizon Program – PRO-Coast (HORIZON-CL6-2022-BIODIV-01).

The protocol involves comprehensive data collection—both on-site and historical—to assess the strengths and weaknesses of each study area. To date, Costa Nostrum’s certification protocol has been successfully applied in six countries and is slated for expansion to three additional locations.

Our goal is to promote sustainable coastal management that fosters the harmonious coexistence of local stakeholders and end-users while protecting and enhancing marine and coastal biodiversity, especially in environmentally sensitive areas.

The countries where the Costa Nostrum – Sustainable Beaches protocol has been implemented include:

Norway: A pristine beach near Bergen, nestled between lush plains and lakes.
Malta: The renowned island of Comino, famed for its crystal-clear waters and endemic species.
Estonia: A scenic sandy beach in Tallinn’s coastal zone, surrounded by vibrant greenery.
Romania: The historic coast of Constanta, a popular tourist destination in Central and Eastern Europe.
England: The southern coast near Bournemouth, a bustling summer resort.
Ireland: A stunning tidal beach in Sligo’s northwestern coast.

Looking ahead, the PRO-Coast initiative plans to expand to Montenegro, Italy, and Slovenia by the end of summer 2025, further advancing sustainable beach management across Europe.

18/07/2025

IPBES

18/07/2025

Exciting News! 🎉 The new BioAgora Call for Knowledge and Experts has been officially announced, presenting a valuable opportunity for many members of PRO-Coast. This initiative aims to strengthen ecological characterization of selected EU wetland habitats through expert collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Don't miss out—learn more and get involved via the link: https://bioagora.eu/news/new-bioagora-call-knowledge-and-experts-ecological-characterization-selected-eu-wetland-habitats

Together, let's make a positive impact on our wetlands and ecological heritage! 🌿🌍
@ακόλουθοι

BioAgora is inviting experts (scientists, practitioners, NGOs and other societal actors with expertise in the field) to share their knowledge (Call for Knowledge) and/or to join an Expert Group (Call for Experts) on the ecological characterisation of sele...

18/07/2025

This literature review investigates how social, cultural, political, and psychological factors contribute to biodiversity loss in coastal ecosystems. While biodiversity decline is often analyzed from ecological or economic perspectives, this review focuses on the societal dimensions that shape envir...

18/07/2025

An awesome post from Alex Wendel, the German partner of PRO-Coast of the UNIVERSITÄT LEIPZIG in regards to the human side of the biodiversity loss.... Enjoy...
@ακόλουθοι PRO-Coast UNIVERSITÄT LEIPZIG

This literature review investigates how social, cultural, political, and psychological factors contribute to biodiversity loss in coastal ecosystems. While biodiversity decline is often analyzed from ecological or economic perspectives, this review focuses on the societal dimensions that shape envir...

11/07/2025

Coastal Clean-Up in the Kloogaranna Area (PRO-Coast partner)
Today we took part in a beach clean-up at Meremõisa, in the Kloogaranna coastal area, working for the benefit of the environment, the local community, and European science! 💪🤝🌍
🏫 Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) Tartu College is involved in a research and innovation project funded by the EU’s Horizon Europe programme. The project focuses on the protection and restoration of coastal ecosystems.
🔬 PRO-Coast (Empowering communities to drive proactive change for coastal biodiversity and ecosystem services) is a 36-month EU-funded initiative that aims to strengthen the role of local communities in conserving biodiversity and improving ecosystem services along European coastlines. 🌱
📍 One of the project's test areas is located in the Kloogaranna–Laulasmaa coastal region of Western-Harju municipality (Estonia), which is why today’s clean-up took place at Meremõisa beach.
👉 During the cleanup, we collected coastal litter to create two symbolic "waste beacons," raising awareness about pollution and sustainable practices.
This action supported two initiatives:
• The PRO-Coast research and innovation project
• And the Harju Fishing Association’s initiative to promote fisheries and maritime heritage as part of the “Paldiski Day – In the Rhythm of Sea Winds” festival. 🌊🎣
📧 For more information about the project:
PRO-Coast Estonian Project Manager: Kaire Luuk

27/06/2025

From Costa Nostrum , a crucial partner of PRO-Coast covering the Romanian case study in Corbu, witj the vital assistance of the TotalPR

08/06/2025

One Ocean Science Congress on the go!!

08/06/2025

The Non-EU CS7b Kildn/Eidsvika | Norway | Partner: University of Bergen
The study area is a bay on the island and its surrounding area on the island Askøy, located on Norway's west coast. Biodiversity status and value: A sheltered sandy bay, wetland, estuary, and rocky formations offer diverse habitats for coastal flora and fauna. Challenges: A emission-free cruise ship terminal is proposed for this bay. Community and cultural context: Southern Askøy is densely populated, and Eidsvika is the only nearby natural recreational area. The island's population has grown rapidly, and it has undergone numerous development projects in recent years. Economic engine and primary production: Industry, construction, trade and services. However, the local economy is also influenced by its proximity to Bergen, with a significant portion of the workforce commuting from the island to Bergen, and a smaller number commuting in the opposite direction. Governance: Askøy is a municipality. The Eidsvika area lacks protection status but is designated by the municipality as a recreational and grazing area, with suggested plans to rezone it as a harbor area. PRO-Coast actions: Follow and support stakeholders and their negotiations regarding this land-use conflict and its implications for coastal biodiversity.

08/06/2025

PRO-Coast Non-EU CS7b Kildn/Eidsvika | Norway | Partner: University of Bergen
The study area is a bay on the island and its surrounding area on the island Askøy, located on Norway's west coast. Biodiversity status and value: A sheltered sandy bay, wetland, estuary, and rocky formations offer diverse habitats for coastal flora and fauna. Challenges: A emission-free cruise ship terminal is proposed for this bay. Community and cultural context: Southern Askøy is densely populated, and Eidsvika is the only nearby natural recreational area. The island's population has grown rapidly, and it has undergone numerous development projects in recent years. Economic engine and primary production: Industry, construction, trade and services. However, the local economy is also influenced by its proximity to Bergen, with a significant portion of the workforce commuting from the island to Bergen, and a smaller number commuting in the opposite direction. Governance: Askøy is a municipality. The Eidsvika area lacks protection status but is designated by the municipality as a recreational and grazing area, with suggested plans to rezone it as a harbor area. PRO-Coast actions: Follow and support stakeholders and their negotiations regarding this land-use conflict and its implications for coastal biodiversity.