OCEANIDS is a 32 months project developing user-centric applications and tools to support regional authorities and stakeholders in promoting a resilient and inclusive blue economy in coastal regions. A cloud-based platform for maritime spatial planning will collect, harmonize and curate existing climate data and earth observation services under a single access window and complement them with tailored services. Coastal regions are considered pivotal for socio-economic activities facing heightened vulnerability to Climate Change (CC). The imperative for CC adaptation in coastal zones is evident and is expected to be intensified, followed by dynamic and iterative adaptation strategies. The OCEANIDS project aims to create user-driven tools and applications, serving mainly as a technological layer for regional authorities and stakeholders, enabling them to establish a more inclusive and resilient pathway leading to a Blue Economy in coastal regions. The project consolidates spatial and non-spatial data into a single-access platform for Climate-Informed Maritime Spatial Planning (CI-MSP), enhancing seascape management. Central to OCEANIDS is the O-DSP Decision Support tool, harmonizing climate data for local adaptation strategies. The project emphasizes inclusivity, driving behavioral change at individual and systemic levels. Through inclusive governance and innovative tools like ephemeral social networks, OCEANIDS empowers communities to accelerate transformative changes toward climate resilience. The platform’s capability to assess hazards and provide recommendations supports not only immediate responses but also aids in formulating long-term strategies for mitigating geological risks associated with changing environmental conditions. In summary, it blends technological solutions with a cultural shift, creating a holistic framework for resilient coastal development.
The project received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation program under grant agreement No. 101112919.
Role of General Secretariat for the Aegean and Island Policy (GSAIP) of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy (MΜΑIP) in the OCEANIDS project.
The General Secretariat of the Aegean and Island Policy (GSAIP) is responsible for aligning governmental policies concerning island territories, implementing sustainable development initiatives, and promoting the socio-economic prosperity of the Greek islands. Within the OCEANIDS project, GSAIP acts as an end-user beneficiary. It contributes to project management and coordination, while also engaging in the exchange of best practices, capacity building, and networking among participating groups.
As the OCEANIDS project required the selection of pilot cases in various coastal areas across Europe, the General Secretariat of the Aegean and Island Policy designated four representative Greek islands from a diverse portfolio. These sites were chosen to reflect different aspects of climate change impacts across the Aegean and Ionian Seas:
– Port Myrina – Limnos Island (North Aegean)
– Port of Chios (North East Aegean)
– Fournoi Islands (Central Aegean)
– Port of Corfu (North Ionian Sea)
Finally, the GSAIP will adopt the tools and products developed by OCEANIDS to support new strategies that incorporate pioneering measures and innovative actions for sustainable island development.
More information about the project is available at: www.oceanids-project.eu