OBJECTIVES

The bay of Cala Millor will be an example for other tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. It aims to take a step forward in the solutions for the adaptation of urban beaches, going from the scientific analysis and study of local risks and vulnerabilities to the proposal of tangible and transformative actions, with a real impact on society and the development of this coastal paradise.

Citizen participation is considered a fundamental enclave for the development of this initiative. In order to achieve a quality future for Cala Millor, participation and governance mechanisms will be established, as well as awareness-raising actions that allow people to feel part of LIFE AdaptCalaMillor and provide their contributions to generate a shared vision on the evolution and transformation of this bay.

The goal is to make the urban environment of Cala Millor a space that will last over time in the face of environmental alterations, due to climate change, through the creation of scientific, inclusive, sustainable and stakeholder-focused guidelines.

In order to analyse the adequacy of the long-term adaptation strategies needed to mitigate the effects of climate change and to identify the most appropriate ones, it is necessary to

To understand how the beach operates, as a whole, in the local environment, addressing all its dimensions, namely: physical, environmental and socioeconomic.

Study the possible risks of sea level rise and extreme events in the above-mentioned dimensions. Analyze how these variables are interconnected and how their effects can trigger chain impacts, considering changes over time rather than at specific points in time.

Develop an integrated assessment of hazards and risks, Develop an integrated assessment of hazards and risks, taking into account the physical, environmental and socioeconomic dimensions, and considering the demands and needs of citizens and stakeholders involved in the bay of Cala Millor.

Propose tangible actions, with nature-based measures, in harmony with the needs of the community and the urban model of Cala Millor to ensure the preservation of this natural jewel and its sustainable development, demonstrating that it is possible to adapt sun and beach tourist destinations to climate change.