The beginning of May has been very intense for the DUAL project, particularly in terms of interaction with other initiatives. On 5 May, we were in Pamplona/Iruña to take part in the annual meeting of the Interreg POCTEFA Thematic Communities. Within DUAL, we are part of the group focused on…
On April 11, a citizen workshop focused on raising awareness about coastal management was held in Sainte-Marie-la-Mer. The session, organized by AURCA and EnHaut, brought together a group of participants strongly engaged with the local area, in a day dedicated to exchanging experiences and ideas. Throughout the morning, participants shared…
One of the fundamental elements for analyzing how the coastline evolves and for better understanding the incidents and impacts caused by storms is the continuous monitoring of the shoreline. This monitoring makes it possible to obtain detailed data on morphological changes to the beach, erosion, and the recovery of the…
The Dual project continues to advance the study and understanding of coastal management through new field visits to various sites along the Northern Catalan coast. The aim is to observe firsthand the main environmental challenges and learn about implemented solutions that help protect both ecosystems and socio-economic uses in coastal…
Both on Calafell beach and in the Pletera area, work has begun to remove invasive dune species with the aim of improving the ecological condition of these areas and promoting the recovery of native vegetation. This action is part of the management and restoration measures of the dune system. The…
Monitoring the implemented measures is a key element to ensure the continuity and effectiveness of management actions in dune environments. In this context, the use of drone flights becomes a fundamental tool, as it allows for obtaining precise and up-to-date information on their evolution. Following the initial flights, the need…
To draw conclusions and results from the implemented measures, we rely on several monitoring and analysis systems. One of them is the use of drone flights, which allows for a precise assessment of how beaches evolve over time and how they respond to natural processes and restoration actions. In this…
On Friday, November 21, a press conference was held at Calafell beach to explain to the public the actions being carried out within the DUAL project, specifically regarding dune restoration. Dr. Carla Garcia-Lozano explained that these actions are key to ensuring the long-term preservation of the beach and its resilience…
This November, work related to the dune restoration of Calafell beach has begun, a key action for preserving coastal ecosystems and naturally protecting the shoreline from storms and the erosion they cause. Specifically, winter sand-trapping wind fences have been installed. Their aim is to harness the force of the prevailing…
On 21 October, a field visit was carried out with the aim of sharing with all project partners the specific characteristics of the area and the actions to be implemented in the Baix Ter zone within the framework of the DUAL project. The visit began with a presentation by Dr.…
On 23 September, the kickoff of the Urban Dunes for Coastal Adaptation (DUAL) project took place, marking the official start of the initiative.The event brought together members of the four partner entities: Universitat de Girona, Université de Perpignan Via Domitia, Calafell City Council, and the Agence d’Urbanisme Catalane. The meeting…
