The ULPGC hosts a meeting to share ideas with which to design this maritime laboratory for the sustainability of the Atlantic regions
The Aquaculture Research Group (GIA) of the University Institute ECOAQUA of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), through the researcher Lidia Esther Robaina Robaina, participates in the project ‘Interreg Atlantic SEALabHaus (2024-2027). Atlantic New Bauhaus Laboratory for Sustainable, Inclusive and Beautiful Blue Tourism, Heritage and Culture of the Sea'.
In this way, Robaina's participation materialises as part of the Canary Islands Regional Action Group that will collaborate in the development of this European interregional think tank whose objective is the promotion of sustainable maritime marine use in all its areas of knowledge and action.
The first activity of this participation, held on 16 October at the Faculty of Architecture of the ULPGC, was a great success. During the meeting, which was attended by partners responsible for the initiative at the Canary Islands level, ideas and best practices were shared in order to design the Sea Laboratory (SEALab), a collaborative platform that will bring together experiences and sustainable solutions for the Atlantic regions.
With a budget of 3.47 million euros, of which 2.60 million are financed by the European Union's ERDF funds, the main objective of the project is to revolutionise the value chain of blue tourism and culture.
Through the transformation, revitalisation and improvement of the coastal tourism ecosystem, the project aims to achieve a balance with the sea. An element that is considered crucial for the resilience, well-being and long-term sustainability of coastal areas.
Blue tourism is an important driving force for the development of the coastal regions of the Atlantic Area. It has great potential for wealth generation and plays a key role in the EU's blue economy.
However, its growth affects the social and environmental aspects of the coast, posing challenges to the local population and the various authorities involved. To respond to these challenges, it is necessary to develop new forms of blue tourism that can be shared across borders.
SEALabHaus is introducing an innovative and integrated approach, inspired by the New European Bauhaus (NEB), through the collaborative design of a transnational laboratory for the Atlantic Area.
This project aims to create advanced structures, tools and services that improve the connections and specialised capacities of the region by supporting unique, innovative, sustainable and inclusive projects based on the values of the NEB.
In addition to ECOAQUA, through the GIA group, the project is made up of the Xunta de Galicia and Medatlantia Consultoría Europea S. Coop Galega, for Galicia, the Laboratoire d'Économie et de Gestion de l'Ouest, the Brest Métropole, and the École Européenne Supérieure d'Art de Bretagne, representing Brittany (France), the Associação de Desenvolvimento Local da Bairrada e Mondego - AD ELO and the Faculdade de Arquitetura da Universidade do Porto, for Portugal, the University College Dublin, for Ireland, among others.
More information about the project in the following link:
https://www.atlanticarea.eu/discover-our-projects/approved-projects/sealabhaus