Documenting
the change
A visual collection of impacts and adaptation solutions implemented across the Italian and Croatian Adriatic coasts.
neretva-dubrovnik
Where the river meets the sea
A protected wetland where the Neretva River meets the Adriatic Sea. The current speed of climate change is causing a disruption in the boundary balance of the coastal marine environment.
The Neretva River Delta
The Neretva river
Reed beds in the Neretva River delta
A boat docked in the lagoon of the Neretva River
Ana Tutavac, Public Agency for the Management of Protected Areas of Dubrovink-Neretva County
View of the inland lagoon
Canoeing and farming activities in the lagoon
Fields farmed by local communities
Detail of the Baćina lakes
Fishing facility
Reed beds affected by salt water intrusion
Panoramic view of the Neretva delta
Gordana Beg Paklar, Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries in Split
Baćina lakes where data collection sensors are located
Vicko Grkeš, Dubrovnik-Neretva County
Pier on the sea in the lagoon area
Promontories overlooking the lagoon
Structures that protect natural areas from sea encroachment
Where the river meets the sea
Reed beds where many protected fish species live
Aerial view of the lagoon area in Ploče
Split
A journey through the history of oceanography
In Kaštela Bay, the study of coastal ecosystems is intertwined with history. Decades of data are collected in the library of the Split Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries.
Vegetation on the Marjan promontory
Aerial view of the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries in Split
The Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IOF) in Split
Natalija Dunić, associate researcher - Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Split
Library of the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries in Split
The tools of the past: laboratory sieves
Sediment research activities
Towards the toxicology laboratory
The tools of the future: particle size analyzer
Shelves containing tools from the past
View from a pier in Kaštela Bay
Sea stretch in front of the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries in Split
Arriving at the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries from the sea
Kaštela Bay
View of the city of Split
View from the entrance of the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries in Split
Old town of Split
Night time in the old town of Split
Zadar
The spider web that beats drought
A new solution mimics nature to cope with drought in Zadar. In the rural areas, summer temperatures are reaching alarming levels and rainfall is almost nonexistent.
Aerial view in the rural area of Zadar County
AquaWeb, a water harvesting technology that mimics spider webs
Agricultural land in the Zadar county
Andrea Vitlov-Kurtin, Regional Development Agency Zadra Nova
AquaWeb Panels
Marina Dujmović Vuković, director of the Regional Development Agency Zadra Nova
Friuli-Venezia giulia
Ancient knowledge and new languages
The archaeological site of Aquileia portrays the millenary history of the town; a valuable narration to understand how ancient civilizations evolved along with the surrounding environment.
The ancient fluvial harbor
The fluvial harbor from above
Patriarchal basilica
Detail of the basilica
Basilica entrance with mosaic floors
Interior of the Basilica
Frescoes in the crypt
Mosaic paving
Polyptych depicting saints
Difference in height in mosaic pavements
Archaeological remains excavated at the site of Aquileia
Structures for the protection of artifacts
Foro Romano
Perimeter wall
Details of the fluvial harbor
Embankment near the fluvial harbor
Detail on the embankment
Maintenance work of the heritage sites
Federica Flapp, Arpa FVG
Green area in front of the patriarchal basilica
The archaeological site of Aquileia
Veneto
Artificial Intelligence for coastal adaptation
The Venice Lido island is vulnerable to many environmental and socioeconomic impacts of climate change. An Artificial Intelligence (AI) model learns from past events to help us predict and adapt to future changes.
The beach of the Venice Lido
Pier on the Lido beach
Silvia Torresan, CMCC
Artificial solutions for coastal protection
A "murazzo", a structure to protect the coastline
Large cargo ship sails through the entrance channel into the lagoon in front of Punta Sabbioni
Low vegetation in the area of Punta Sabbioni
Malamocco
Decommissioned hospitality facility IMPDAP
Facade of the Excelsior Hotel
Detail of the shoreline
Breakwater barriers close to the pier
Maria Katherina Dal Barco, CMCC
Fishing station with shelter
Sea below a fishing structure
Structure on the pier in front of Punta Sabbioni
Pier between Punta Sabbioni and Lido entrance channel
Sea stretch in front of Punta Sabbioni
Towboats sailing along the canal for large ships
Pier with fishing facilities
Coastline in front of Punta Sabbioni
Emilia-Romagna
Co-design and participation for inclusive adaptation
The Emilia-Romagna Region launched a participatory process to co-create the new Integrated Management Strategy for Coastal Defense and Adaptation to Climate Change (GIDAC). Citizens’ participation is key to build comprehensive and effective adaptation strategies.
Bathing facility on the beach in Rimini
Ongoing beach nourishment
Skyline of the Rimini waterfront
Touristic infrastructure
A walkway for sea access
Mobile structure on the shoreline
Residents walk on the beach
Sand dunes
Rimini Beach
Person sitting on top of the winter protection barrier
Barrier for winter storm surge protection
View beyond the barrier for winter protection
Submerged area of the shoreline
Recreational activities by the sea
Shellfish collection on the shoreline
Kennedy Square Belvedere
Rimini seafront
Tank and terrace
Rimini waterfront promenade
Access to the beach
Romagna coastline
Marche
One coast, many solutions
How to choose appropriate solutions to coastal erosion in different areas? Along the Marche coast, topographic surveys help experts decide which interventions are the most effective to implement in such a diverse Region.
Aerial view of Conero
Sea off the coast of Conero
Aerial view of the Conero coastline
Structure on the coastline
Top view of San Michele Beach
David Piccinini, director of environment and water Resources, Marche Region
River Esino
Sediments
Water pools
Means for gravel transport
Extraction ground
Gravel extraction quarry
Types of gravel and aggregates cataloged within an extraction quarry
Gravel inside an extraction quarry
San Michele beach
Breakwaters in the Senigallia area
Marche coastline
Marina di Montemarciano
Top view in the area of San Michele Beach
Road to San Michele beach
Forest along San Michele beach
Molise
Following the flames
Continuous changes in weather and sea conditions, and complexities in the management of the area are increasing the likelihood of wildfires on the Molise coast. The Civil Protection is experimenting with new tools for effective monitoring, prevention and adaptation to these phenomena.
Bark burned during the wildfires
Silhouettes in the pinewood
Canopies of maritime pine trees
Charred trees in Campomarino pine forest
A tree burned in the mega-fire
The pine forest begins to revive
Antonio Cardillo, Civil Protection Molise
Wind barrier made with branches from the adjacent pine forest
Structures made from wood materials to create wind shields
The dunes of Campomarino
Aerial view of Campomarino
Coastline in front of Campomarino
Entrance to the marina
Campomarino beach entrance
Mediterranean scrub
Campomarino Pinewood
Trunk charred during wildfires
The pinewood is at risk
Reborn vegetation enclosing abandoned litter
The woods after the fires
Vegetation continuity in coastal forests
Puglia
Sentinels of change
The lush Posidonia meadows and coral formations on the rocky seabed are suffering from rising temperatures, and the shoreline is slowly dissolving as sea levels rise. A system of buoys monitors the effects of climate change on the coast.
View of the coast of Torre Guaceto
Coast and shelter
Buoys placed on the shoreline to be set up before being carried out to sea
The data is used in early warning and forecasting systems
Preliminary preparations before moving the buoy ready to be placed at sea
Technicians at work setting up the buoy
Last preparations
Photovoltaic panel on the buoy
Light on top of the buoy
Viviana Piermattei working to set up the buoy
Viviana Piermattei, oceanographer - CMCC
Working to set the buoy at sea (from the left): Juan Martinez Osuna, Viviana Piermattei, Piero Cavallo
The viceregal Aragonese tower, Torre Guaceto
Arrival of the tender to transport the buoy
Mesolitoral zone
Buoys seen from above
Placing the buoy in the water
The buoy is hooked to the tender
Detail of the coastline
Wetland area where numerous species nest
