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From EU Launches Isla Bonita Project to Restore European Island Waters

How will the Isla Bonita project affect Bornholm's efforts to restore its waters?

Bornholm joins EU project to restore ocean and strengthen blue economy Bornholm is participating in Isla Bonita, a five-year EU-funded initiative designed to restore the ocean and waters around Europe’s islands. The project aims to strengthen Europe’s blue economy by reducing marine pollution and restoring marine biodiversity. As a participant, Bornholm will collaborate with island authorities and stakeholders to develop and test local solutions for its seas and waters.

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  • The project is funded by an allocated €16.2 million from Horizon Europe under the EU Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030”.thefishsite.com
  • Isla Bonita is a five-year project that will run until 31 August 2031.thefishsite.com
  • Bornholm is part of the Baltic and North Sea group of islands, which also includes Orkney and Gotland.thefishsite.com
  • The project aims to help solve Europe’s ocean problems by reducing marine pollution and restoring marine biodiversity.thefishsite.com

Why it matters

For Bornholm, participation in Isla Bonita provides access to significant EU funding and technical expertise to tackle environmental challenges. The project focuses on putting island authorities at the center of efforts, helping them develop and test local solutions and create long-term funding plans to restore their seas and waters.

The Baltic and North Sea islands face growing pressures from climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The project aims to strengthen Europe’s blue economy, which is vital for island communities, and seeks to replicate and upscale the nine demonstrations planned across the participating islands.

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  • What specific restoration demonstrations will Bornholm undertake under the Isla Bonita project?
  • How will the project help ensure long-term funding for restoration efforts once the initial research funding ends?

What would change this answer

Bornholm secures additional local or national fundingThe impact of the project on local restoration efforts will be stronger and more self-sustaining.
The EU funding for Isla Bonita is delayed or reducedThe immediate ability of Bornholm to implement new restoration plans and demonstrations will be weakened.

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