PRO-Coast

The European funded Project PRO-Coast consists of 20 partners from 14 countries
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PRO-Coast is an EU funded project consists of 20 partners from 14 countries (Belgium, Greece, Spain, Italy, Germany, Estonia, Romania, Montenegro, Cyprus, Malta, United Kingdom, Slovenia, Norway and Ireland ) who joined forces to stimulate and empower local communities and civil society in general, to support restoration and maintenance of biodiversity and ecosystem services across Europe, and th

us to involve them more actively in environmental governance. PRO-Coast members will gather and synthesise knowledge to contribute to informed citizen decisions and improve co-participation in community decision making, while integrating local knowledge into policy making, within the 3 years duration of the Project.

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.

05/06/2025

The second day of the 4th PRO-Coast Meeting in Tallinn was truly even more exhilarating, as the Work Package (WP) leaders provided comprehensive presentations detailing the outcomes of their activities over the past 18 months. Special emphasis was placed on the most recent six months, spanning from November 2024 to May 2025, highlighting progress, milestones, and key insights gained during this period. Additionally, the ten PRO-Coast case study leaders shared their developments at a more advanced stage, offering in-depth insights into the challenges faced, the latest evolutions in their respective areas, and recent updates involving key stakeholders. This session showcased the project’s achievements, ongoing efforts, and the dynamic landscape of stakeholder engagement and sectoral innovation.
PRO-Coast Fourth Meeting in Tallinn

03/06/2025

🌿 LIVE FROM TALLINN! Day 1 of the PRO-Coast 4th Meeting is in full swing!

The PRO-Coast Consortium kicked off its fourth meeting today in Tallinn, Estonia, hosted by Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech)—and the energy is electric! ⚡

Highlights from today’s sessions:

✅ Deep dive into Work Packages 1–3, where partners aligned on strategies to drive community-led biodiversity action.
✅ A groundbreaking presentation by Frederick University (Cyprus) on the Conservation and Human Use Index (CHUI)—a cutting-edge tool to balance ecosystem protection and sustainable human activity.
✅ Collaborative problem-solving as teams shared challenges, innovations, and pathways to scale impact across Europe.
This is just the beginning! Stay tuned for more updates as we shape the future of inclusive, participatory environmental governance.

🔗 Follow the journey: www.pro-coast.eu
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01/06/2025

PRO-Coast Consortium Holds Crucial Fourth Meeting in Tallinn, Estonia

The PRO-Coast Consortium, a proactive initiative focused on empowering communities to drive societal transformation, is holding its 4th meeting in Tallinn, Estonia, (3-4/6/2025). Hosted by Tallinn University of Technology, the Estonian member of the PRO-Coast Consortium, this crucial gathering brings together the 20 partners from the 14 European countries. The meeting marks a significant milestone in the 36-month project, focusing on progress since the last meeting, challenges encountered, and the next steps in achieving the project's ambitious goals.

The fourth PRO-Coast meeting will delve into key areas including:
- Review of Actions Taken Since the Last Meeting: Partners will assess progress on previously agreed- tasks and initiatives.
- Training given on several tools and approaches for PRO-Coast’s Case Study leaders
- Identification and Analysis of Challenges: Open discussion will address obstacles encountered by the consortium members, fostering collaborative solutions.
- Definition of Next Steps and Action Plans: The meeting will establish clear action plans and outline the required contributions from each partner to ensure the project's continued success.
- WP Leaders Summary Meeting: This dedicated sub-meeting will bring together Work Package (WP) leaders to provide comprehensive summaries of their respective work packages, ensuring alignment and efficient progress.
- CS Leaders Follow-up Meeting: This session will focus on the follow-up of the Coordination and Support (CS) activities, ensuring effective project management and communication.

This meeting is crucial to the overall success of the PRO-Coast project, which is dedicated to empowering local communities to support the restoration and preservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services across Europe. By actively integrating local knowledge into practical actions and policy-making, PRO-Coast strives to foster sustainable societal transformation.

Engaging Stakeholders for Lasting Change
The core mission of PRO-Coast is to strengthen biodiversity, restore ecosystems, and enhance ecosystem services through meaningful involvement of local communities, civil society, policymakers, financial institutions, and industry stakeholders. This collaborative approach ensures that local voices are heard and incorporated into impactful solutions.

The project’s evolving website (www.pro-coast.eu) plays a vital role in this effort. Across several languages it is providing easy access to a diverse range of events—from workshops and training sessions to conferences and online forums—creating a vibrant, borderless space for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration. The website provides a platform instrumental in driving community-led change and fostering a shared commitment to safeguarding Europe’s natural heritage.
PRO-Coast

30/05/2025

🦎 On Saturday, 17th May, the PRO-Coast member from Malta, Friends of the Earth Malta collaborated with Din L-Art Ħelwa and the Malta Environmental Foundation on a clean-up activity in the area surrounding the old bakery on Comino.

🧹 Thanks to everyone's effort, in a span of 6 hours we collected over 2 tons of waste!

🔗 Read more about the clean up in the link in our bio!

This initiative is part of the Ditch the Waste – Save Comino project, which is funded by the Malta Environmental Foundation, and it also aligns with our work within the Pro-Coast Network.
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30/05/2025

Following up on their crucial role in the PRO-Coast project, ATU, the Irish partner, hosted a highly targeted workshop this week focused on the future of Streedagh Beach.
The "Stakeholder Gathering" brought together key players to reflect on effective dune protection strategies, environmental priorities, and collaborative solutions for the beach's long-term sustainability.
This practical, locally-focused approach promises to yield valuable insights and concrete steps towards implementing positive change.

Adres

Avenue De La Joyeuse Entrée
Sint Gillis
B-1040

Website

http://www.pro-coast.eu/

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