About Blueshores
Blueshores is a research and development initiative focused on creating hybrid multifunctional foreshore infrastructure that optimises environmental and blue economy benefits for working ports.
Partners & Supporting Organisations
Project Partners: UNIPD University of Padova NIOZ The Netherlands Institute for Sea Research DTU National Institute for Aquatic Resources, Technical University of Denmark FIHAC Fundación Instituto de Hidráulica Ambiental de Cantabria UCC University College Cork Athena Athina-Erevnitiko Kentro Kainotomias Stis Technologies Tis Pliroforias, Ton Epikoinonion KaiTis Gnosis CUT Technologiko Panepistimio Kyprou PIOPP Provveditorato interregionale per le Opere pubbliche Veneto - Trentino Alto Adige - Friuli Venezia Giulia VR Veneto Region
Project Mission
Our mission is to develop innovative coastal solutions that:
- Enhance coastal protection and resilience
- Support sustainable port operations
- Restore and protect marine ecosystems
- Generate economic opportunities through the blue economy
- Engage local communities and stakeholders
Research Approach
We combine interdisciplinary research with practical implementation, bringing together expertise in:
- Coastal Engineering: Advanced infrastructure design and implementation
- Marine Ecology: Ecosystem restoration and biodiversity enhancement
- Blue Economy: Sustainable economic development strategies
- Stakeholder Engagement: Community and industry collaboration
- Climate Adaptation: Resilience planning for future conditions
Project Team
Information about the research team, partner institutions, and collaborating organizations will be added as the project develops.
Funding and Support
BLUESHORES Developing hybrid multifunctional foreshore infrastructure that optimises environmental and blue economy benefits, is part of the Joint Transnational Call for proposals 2024: “Unified paths to a climate-neutral, sustainable and resilient blue economy: engaging civil society, academia, policy and industry” launched by the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership.
Contact Information
More Information on the project: Prof. Laura Airoldi laura.airoldi AT unipd.it
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