Split-Dalmatia County

Coastal Restoration o in A-AAGORA Erosion Associated region Split-Dalmatia County (CRES))

The action will be taken in three stages. The ﬁrst phase includes identifying, preparing, and assessing coastal preservation and restoration challenges in Split-Dalmatia County, namely in Grad Kaštela and Solin. This phase requires collecting current and new ﬁeld data, mapping stakeholders, and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration. AIH will provide scientiﬁc information on coastal erosion and protection, while Split Dalmatia County in collaboration with University of Split, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Geodesy representatives will develop plans for stakeholder participation and the integration of coastal protection measures into long-term sustainable initiatives.

In the second phase, a pilot habitat for coastal preservation and restoration will be created to test the feasibility of reproducing A-AAGORA best practices. This phase will focus on active participation and communication with A-AAGORA partners in order to improve capabilities in applying Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to address local ecological challenges. The third phase will focus on sustainability, assessing A-AAGORA’s unique technologies and their potential applicability in small coastal Mediterranean locations. Project partners will participate in A-AAGORA events, create blueprints and business roadmaps, and engage with local stakeholders through an ecosystem-based management strategy.