🌊 The mission of EUNICoast:

Anchored to the sea, our European Alliance fosters a shared vision of the maritime world as a space of connection, sustainability, and cultural exchange. We connect students with the vibrant ecosystems of ports and islands across Europe. 

🎯 Alliance objectives:

Our focus on islands and ports positions universities as catalysts for reflection, innovation, and regional connection. We are: 

· Building strong foundations for students who actively contribute to sustainable coastal futures 
· Creating a multicultural, multilingual European environment for education and research that tackles global maritime challenges 
· Combining our expertise to solve pressing environmental and social issues in coastal communities 

⚓ Focus areas:

Our 5 Teaching & Research Hubs bring together academics, students, industry partners and community stakeholders: 

· Identities, Local Knowledge, & Cultural Heritage in Islands & Coastal Communities 
· Blue Circular Economy, Port Logistics, & Sustainable Blue Tourism 
· Governance, Planning, Management & Monitoring of Islands & Coastal Communities 
· Health, Biodiversity Protection, Nature-based Solutions & Sustainable Exploration of Coastal/Marine Resources 
· Engineered & Data-driven Solutions for Coastal Infrastructures, Marine Renewable Energy, Marine Safety & Navigation Systems 


EUNICoast: The European University of Islands, Ports, and Coastal Territories 
Co-funded by the European Union Implementation period: 01.11.2024 - 31.10.2028  
EU Funding: Erasmus+ / European Universities initiative  
Budget: 18,153,232 EUR | EU contribution: 14,399,998 EUR

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