SeaCras is one of the consortium of partners that are conducting the Pollution Reduction and Early-warning for Vulnerable Ecosystem in Adriatic-lonian Territories — PREVENT project, funded by the European Commission’s IPA ADRION 419.
This project, with Politecnico di Bari as the project leading institution, addresses the common challenge of marine pollution in the Adriatic-Ionian region. This challenge is exacerbated by climatic changes and poses a significant threat to the region’s ecosystems, communities, and economies.
The aim of this initiative is to develop innovative tools and methods for early detection, prevention, and management of marine litter, ultimately establishing a robust network of stakeholders:
- Adriatic-Ionian Marine Litter Innovation Network (AIMLIN)
- Pilot Action: Early Detection System for Marine Pollution
- Pilot Action: Marine Litter Forecasting Model
- Joint Solution: Sustainable Methodology for Reusing Plastics from Marine Litter
- Joint Solution: Transnational Marine Litter Management System (JTMLMS)
- Pilot Action: Developing an efficient, eco-friendly method for reusing plastic waste
- Joint Marine Litter Prevention and Management Strategy (JMLPMS)
- Climate Resilient Adriatic-Ionian Action Plan (CRAIAP)
What sets the PREVENT project apart is its comprehensive and integrated approach to marine litter management. The project combines innovative technologies, such as early detection systems and forecasting models, with knowledge-sharing platforms, policy recommendations, and capacity-building activities.
By integrating scientific research, community engagement, and policy development, the project aims to create a lasting impact on the region’s marine ecosystem, enhance its resilience to climate change, and contribute to the sustainable development of the Adriatic-Ionian region.
The project, funded by the European Commission with a total budget of €1,588,033, includes a budget allocation of €136,750 for SeaCras.
Owing to that, and as part of PREVENT, SeaCras will implement its technologies across a broader area of the Croatian islands Mljet and Korcula, as well as in the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro.
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PREVENT — Interreg IPA Adrion
Funding organization: European Commission
Total budget:1,588,033 €
SEA CRAS d.o.o. budget: 136,750.00 €