Portal:THESEUS/Intro

This Portal contains information from the EU-FP7 project THESEUS. It will include information on innovative mitigation and adaptation technologies for coastal zones subject to multiple change factors. Technologies under consideration are:

• ecologically-based mitigation measures (such as restoration and/or creation of habitats)
• hydro-morphodynamic techniques (such as wave energy converters, sediments reservoirs, multi-purpose structures, overtop resistant dikes)
• actions to reduce the impact on society and economy (such as promotion of risk awareness or spatial planning)
• GIS-based software to support defence planning.

THESEUS will develop a systematic approach to delivering a low-risk coast for human use and healthy habitats. Activities will be carried out within a multidisciplinary framework using 8 study sites across Europe. To integrate the best of these tehcnical measures in a strategic policy context THESEUS guidelines will be developed.