Global Sustainable Islands Summit 2026

20 – 22 Apr 2026 | Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Spain

ExpertiseUpdated on 13 April 2026

Technical expertise in coastal adaptation, island resilience and nature-based solutions

Technical Coordinator | EU LIFE Climate Adaptation Project at Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, ULPGC

Spain

About

As part of the coordination of LIFE COSTAdapta, we offer technical expertise related to climate adaptation in coastal and island environments.

Our experience includes:

  • coastal adaptation planning in vulnerable island settings

  • nature-based and hybrid solutions for coastal protection

  • ecosystem-informed and place-based design approaches

  • integration of local knowledge and stakeholder engagement

  • coastal resilience and community-focused adaptation

  • monitoring, assessment, and adaptive management of coastal dynamics

  • alignment of local solutions with European climate adaptation frameworks

This expertise is grounded in the practical experience of LIFE COSTAdapta in Gran Canaria, where adaptation measures are being developed in response to sea-level rise, coastal erosion, and increasing climate risks.

We are interested in connecting with public authorities, researchers, practitioners, island stakeholders, and organisations that would like to exchange knowledge, discuss replicability, or explore future technical collaboration on coastal resilience and adaptation.

Si el campo te deja marcar algo equivalente a áreas o tipo de expertise, yo pondría estas ideas si aparecen:

  • Coastal adaptation

  • Nature-based solutions

  • Hybrid solutions

  • Island resilience

  • Coastal risk and vulnerability

  • Stakeholder engagement

  • Climate adaptation governance

  • Monitoring and adaptive management

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