Description : "(1) To develop a network of coastal stakeholders to exchange information and examples of best practice which will support local and regional efforts for an integrated planning of coastal areas. This network must bridge the gap between planners, managers and the research community throughout Europe. (2) To support interregional exchange of best practice information on (a) sustainable tourism and (b) coastal erosion and beach management through an integrated approach. "

Targets : Entities related to Quality enhancement and sustainability, which are key objectives for tourism development. These should be part of an integrated, multi-sectoral planning approach which also ensures that conservation of coastal marine and natural resources (including landscape) is a fundamental asset for recreation within a programme of regional development.

Territory : Canary Islands

Initiator : Institute of Marine Sciences, Canary Is.

Date of launching : January 2004

Status : Closed