ECO-BEACHTECH Project Kickoff Meeting Held in Mytilene
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The kickoff meeting for the project "Addressing coastal erosion and flooding of beaches of tourist and ecological importance using environmentally friendly methods, in light of climate change (Eco-Beachtech)" was successfully concluded. The project is funded by the Operational Programme INTERREG VI-A GREECE – CYPRUS 2021-2027, which is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and by national resources of Greece and Cyprus.
Eco-Beachtech serves as the successor to the Beachtech project, which was funded by the "Cooperation Programme Interreg V-A Greece-Cyprus 2014-2020" during the previous Programming Period.
The kickoff meeting took place at the facilities of the University of the Aegean (Department of Oceanography and Marine Biosciences) in Mytilene on Tuesday, July 8, and Wednesday, July 9.
In addition to the Regional Development Fund of the North Aegean (RDF NA), the project involves the University of the Aegean (Department of Oceanography & Marine Biosciences - UA) from the Greek side as the Lead Partner, and from the Cypriot side, the Municipality of Akamas and the Eratosthenes Centre of Excellence.
The main objective of the ECO-BEACHTECH project is the effective tackling of coastal flooding and erosion in the North Aegean and Cyprus. The pilot areas to be studied represent coastal zones of high ecological, tourist, and socio-economic value that face chronic problems of flooding and coastline retreat, yet possess distinct physical characteristics.
Specifically, within the framework of the project's implementation, the following will be studied:
- In Lesvos: The Gavvathas-Kampos beach, an ecologically significant area (Natura 2000) with moderate tourist traffic.
- In Lemnos:
- In the west, the Romeikos Gialos-Richa Nera beach (unified), which is developed within the urban fabric, attracting a large number of bathers.
- In the east, the Keros beach, which is a major tourist destination, primarily for water sports enthusiasts (windsurf, kite).
- Both areas in Lemnos belong to the Natura 2000 network.
The characteristics of these study areas are representative of a multitude of beaches in the North Aegean, thereby increasing the scope and impact of the project's long-term results.