News and Events
The July 2018 Newsletter of the IGU CCS has been released and ready to read!
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The CCS Newsletter is issued twice a year and highlights the activities of the Commission on Coastal Systems (CCS) to the International Geographical Union (IGU) and its members from around the globe. Copies of the Newsletter and announcements are on the CCS website: http://www.igu-ccs.org/.
The July 2018 CCS Newsletter can be read also here!
BLUE CONNECT: ENABLERS, BARRIERS, AND INSIGHTS FROM DEMONSTRATION SITES
BLUE CONNECT project relies on its 12 Demonstration Sites (DSs) to test and demonstrate a systematic approach to marine conservation planning and management. A crucial first step in this process is conducting a scoping and baseline analysis of the DSs, providing a clear picture of their biodiversity, human pressures, governance structures, and conservation challenges.
The scoping aimed at capturing the full picture of each demonstration site:
Nature: species, habitats, and ecological data.
Pressures: human activities such as fisheries, tourism, transport, and other uses.
Protection & management: legal status, conservation measures, and the presence of a management body.
Participation: involvement of local communities and stakeholders in decision-making.
Monitoring & restoration: technologies, ongoing initiatives, and financial or institutional mechanisms.
Strict protection measures, Funding tools: ………..
By identifying both enablers and barriers, the assessment provided a comprehensive overview of each site’s challenges and opportunities.
Read more: BLUE CONNECT: ENABLERS, BARRIERS, AND INSIGHTS FROM DEMONSTRATION SITES
EEA Report No 3/2018 published
This report provides an evaluation on how the growing knowledge on adaptation in Europe has been captured and how it is presented on the web-based European Climate Adaptation Platform (Climate-ADAPT) and shared across Europe.
Online Course: Integrated Ocean Planning - Marine Protected Areas, Multi-Use and Business Pathways
Have you ever wondered how MPAs & ocean multi-use can shape the future of the ocean, business opportunities & career pathways?
This course, organized by SUBMARINER Network, Germany explores the role of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and ocean multi-use strategies in building a resilient and thriving blue economy.
Over four weeks, youwill dive into how conservation, governance, and entrepreneurship intersect in the planning and use of ocean space. From understanding Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) to exploring multi-use pilots across European sea basins, you’ll gain practical insight into how the ocean is managed—and how new solutions are developed.
You’ll also discover how MPAs support biodiversity, climate resilience, and local economies, while opening doors for sustainable ventures. Through real-world case studies, interactive exercises, and strategic tools, you’ll learn how to evaluate MPA effectiveness, engage stakeholders, and integrate conservation into business models. Along the way, you’ll explore innovative financing, circular economy principles, and leadership strategies that enable scalable solutions.
Whether you are a student, innovator, or professional, this course will help you understand the governance and business opportunities shaping the future of ocean protection, and your role within it!
Explore the course here!