EU Launches Isla Bonita Project to Restore European Island Waters
What happened
Isla Bonita, a five-year project funded by Horizon Europe, was launched in La Palma, Canary Islands. The initiative, coordinated by the Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands, brings together 49 partners from 16 countries to restore ocean and water quality across islands in the Atlantic-Arctic, Mediterranean, and Baltic regions.
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Why it matters
The project allocates €16.2 million from Horizon Europe to support nine demonstrations across various islands. It focuses on using nature-based solutions and puts island authorities at the center of efforts to create long-term restoration plans and secure future funding.
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Who's involved
- MaltaParticipates in the Mediterranean sea basin restoration efforts.
- GreeceParticipates in the Mediterranean sea basin restoration efforts.
- GotlandIsland in the Baltic and North Sea participating in the project.
- GuadeloupeIsland in the Atlantic-Arctic participating in the project.
- AzoresIsland in the Atlantic-Arctic participating in the project.
- La PalmaIsland where the project was launched and participates in the project.
- BornholmIsland in the Baltic and North Sea participating in the project.
- Bornholm regional municipalityLocal authority put at the center of restoration and funding efforts.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- MaltaSpeculative
Could see increased investment in blue economy restoration and planning.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Bornholm participates in EU project to restore marine biodiversityBornholm joins EU project to restore ocean and strengthen blue economyReported
- EU project brings restoration funding to La PalmaLa Palma will receive EU funding for ocean restoration and blue economy development.Reported
- EU project aims to strengthen Azores' blue economyAzores benefits from EU project aimed at restoring marine biodiversityReported
- Guadeloupe to benefit from EU ocean restoration projectGuadeloupe to benefit from EU-funded ocean restoration projectReported