Global Sustainable Islands Summit 2026

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

RequestUpdated on 13 April 2026

Seeking comparable cases in high-energy coasts and complex marine settings

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

Spain

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Through LIFE COSTAdapta, we are especially interested in connecting with territories, institutions and experts working in high-energy coastal environments and complex maritime settings.

We would welcome exchanges with stakeholders dealing with:

  • exposed coastlines affected by strong wave action and erosion

  • island or Atlantic coastal environments with challenging marine dynamics

  • complex sediment transport, shoreline instability and overtopping risks

  • adaptation planning in places where conventional solutions are not always suitable

  • nature-based or hybrid approaches in demanding coastal conditions

Our aim is to learn from comparable real-world cases, exchange technical and governance lessons, and explore how adaptation approaches can be transferred or adjusted across vulnerable island and coastal territories.

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