CASCADE

CoAStal and marine waters integrated monitoring systems for ecosystems proteCtion AnD managemEnt

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Abstract

Cascade project aims to develop a set of concerted and coordinated actions including monitoring (observing and modelling) and management (Maritime Spatial Planning - MSP, Integrated Coastal Zone Management - ICZM, Land-Sea Interaction - LSI) to enhance the knowledge and to evaluate the quality and assess the vulnerability of inland,coastal and marine ecosystems in Italy and Croatia with the final objective to restore endangered species and to support integrated management. The integrated modelling and observing systems will be developed to design and implement MSP/LSI/ICZM, management and restoration actions in 11 pilot areas. Pilot actions will assess and protect coastal and marine biodiversity in degraded areas, set up restoration actions, assess the impacts of extreme events on ecosystems and understand how to avoid conflicts and boost synergies in the areas. The project will consolidate long-lasting research capabilities in the field through a concrete dialogue with stakeholders and the participation of Agencies, research centres and universities in order to enhance inland, coastal and marine knowledge. Such shared information and monitoring protocols are essential for supporting concrete actions dealing with environmental vulnerability, fragmentation and safeguarding of ecosystem services at cross-border level.

Project details

Unibo Team Leader: Rossella Pistocchi

Unibo involved Department/s:
Centro Interdipartimentale di Ricerca per le Scienze Ambientali
Dipartimento di Scienze Biologiche, Geologiche e Ambientali

Coordinator:
Regione Puglia(Italy)

Other Participants:
Arpa Fvg (Italy)
Università Iuav di Venezia- Divisione sistema bibliotecario e documentale (Italy)
Università del Salento - Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica (Italy)
ARPAE Emilia-Romagna - Agenzia Prevenzione Ambiente Energia Emilia-Romagna (Italy)
Dubrovačko – Neretvanskažupanija-Dubrovnik Neretva County (Croatia)
Adriatic Training And Research Centre For Accidental Marine Pollution Preparedness And Response (Croatia)
Javna Ustanova Za Upravljanje Zaštićenim Djelovima Prirode Na Području Splitsko-Dalmatinske Županije More I Krš-Public Institution For The Management Of Protected Areas In The Area Of Split-Dalmatia County Sea And Karst (Croatia)
Fondazione CMCC - Centro Euro Mediterraneo per i Cambiamenti Climatici (Italy)
Regione Marche (Italy)
Delta 2000 - Societa' Consortile A R.L. (Italy)
Ruder Boskovic Institute (Croatia)
Università  degli Studi del MOLISE (Italy)
Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (Croatia)
Grad Nin-City Of Nin (Croatia)
ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - Università di Bologna (Italy)

Total Eu Contribution: Euro (EUR) 4.944.914,95
Project Duration in months: 36
Start Date: 01/01/2020
End Date: 31/12/2022

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Oceans This project contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.

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