Associated Regions

The A-AAGORA Associated Regions (see map below) are expected to participate actively in project activities, which include workshops, training, co-developing blueprints, business plans, and engaging with local communities using an ecosystem-based management approach.

Selected regions will implement restoration activities, such as restoring kelp forests, seagrass, and sand dunes, and protecting coastal areas. These activities will be conducted using a Living Lab approach, where solutions are tested and monitored with the involvement of local citizens and stakeholders.

The project’s three Demos (located in Norway, Ireland and Portugal) serve as pilot sites where innovative actions and ecosystem-based management solutions are implemented, tested, and monitored. The data and experiences from the Demos are then used to inform and guide activities in the Associated Regions. The Demos integrate existing knowledge and new findings co-designed with citizens and stakeholders to ensure local business participation and citizen engagement.

By involving Associated Regions and Demos, A-AAGORA aims to create a collaborative network that enhances knowledge transfer, technical assistance, and capacity building, ultimately supporting the broader goal of marine and coastal ecosystem restoration and climate resilience.​