Innovative coastal technologies for safer European coasts in a changing climate
Category
FP7 Project with U.S. partner
Short name and number
THESEUS (244104)
Area
Environment including Climate change
Description
Coastal areas are vital economic hubs in terms of settlement, industry, agriculture, trade and tourism to mention some key sectors. There are already many coastal problems including erosion, flood risk and long-term habitat deterioration. As economies continue to develop the asset base at risk will grow, while accelerating climate change will increase the likelihood of damaging extreme events, as well as accelerate habitat decline.
Participating Countries
Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Poland, Spain, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States, Russia and China.
Name of US Partner
University of Delaware
Contact
ALMA MATER STUDIORUM-UNIVERSITA DI BOLOGNA