Seas and oceans cover over 70% of our planet, hold 97% of water and sustain 80% of all life forms. As the world’s largest carbon sinks, they produce at least 50% of oxygen and are an important food source.
Coastal and marine regions are, however, under numerous environmental and anthropogenic pressures, which have significant impacts on local natural and cultural heritage. To transform the current management of these areas, the EU has published a Sustainable Blue Economy strategy, which presents an opportunity for policymakers, scientists, businesses and citizens to create resilient seas and coastal regions.
The present policy brief provides an outlook on EU initiatives that local and regional authorities can refer to for improving their management of cultural and natural heritage on coasts, in compliance with the EU Directives.
It also presents a selection of Interreg Europe good practices and EU-funded projects of particular interest and a high degree of replicability and adaptability to other municipal contexts.
Policy Brief on Natural and cultural heritage in coastal regions
Policy Brief on Natural and cultural heritage in coastal regions
Coastlight - digital dissemination of coastal heritage
Digital platform for cultural heritage combining flexibility, easy access and qualitative content. Platform maintain stakeholder interests across distances.
The Delta Contract is a 2x3 years actions program for a balanced and sustainable management of water and aquatic environments. Now in its second phase 2016-2019
Regional Charter "Zero Plastic Waste in the Mediterranean" in South France region
The regional council has been committed to a strong policy to fight against plastic pollution and has been promoting a "Zero Plastic Waste" commitment charter.
The environmental restoration of Bagnoli-Coroglio Bay (ABBACO)
The environmental restoration of Bagnoli-Coroglio Bay is a unique challenge at European level. ABBACO develop new approaches for the removal and remediation.
