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ASPEH

Adriatic SPEcies and Habitats of coastal areas

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Information

Start date
01/04/2024
End date
30/09/2026
Total budget
1.923.240,00
Partnership
IT - 3
HR - 3
Project typology:
Standard project

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Project specific objectives

  • To enhance biodiversity and environmental quality, we will develop tools for sustainable growth in the Programme area;
  • To enhance knowledge and protection of target species and habitats, we will implement pilot actions and test strategies for long-term conservation;
  • To develop a common strategy for managing Natura 2000 sites, we will foster synergies among Adriatic countries to preserve the ecological integrity of the "South Adriatic Ionian Strait" EBAS site and support marine protected areas.

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Project main outputs

  • Cross-border workshop to showcase conservation measures;
  • Training sessions to educate participants on conservation strategies for priority species and habitats in Natura 2000 sites;
  • Joint testing and implementation of innovative solutions for potential users across the Adriatic region;
  • Joint document outlining the outcomes of concrete actions and providing guidelines to transfer pilot action know-how to other protected areas;
  • Transnational Joint Strategy to enhance management of priority species and habitats in Natura 2000 sites.

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About

The ASPEH project addresses biodiversity loss in the Adriatic Area by developing common tools and strategies to preserve natural heritage and landscapes, focusing on key species and habitats protected under EU directives. Partners will create conservation measures, training activities, and awareness campaigns for three target species: Aythya nyroca, Charadrius alexandrinus, and Caretta caretta, along with three habitats, including submerged sea caves and mudflats.

Transnational cooperation is essential for managing Natura 2000 sites and fostering synergies between Italy and Croatia to maintain the ecological integrity of the South Adriatic Ionian Strait, designated as an Ecologically or Biologically Significant Area. The project aims to support the EU's goal of protecting 30% of marine and terrestrial areas by 2030, with a focus on transboundary marine protected areas.

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Lead partner

The Lead partner represents and takes full financial and legal responsibility for the entire partnership.

Management Consortium of Torre Guaceto
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News & Events

  • NEWS
    04/05/2026

    Every element on the beach has a role: ASPEH promotes responsible behaviour along the Adriatic coast

    🐚Every shell, pebble and grain of sand has a role in coastal ecosystems. Through ASPEH, partners are promoting responsible behaviour and raising awareness on the importance of respecting Adriatic beaches as living habitats, not as places from which to collect souvenirs.

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  • NEWS
    20/04/2026

    🍃Posidonia on the beach: a natural ally for coastal protection

    Often mistaken for waste, seagrass deposits washed ashore are essential for the health and resilience of beaches. ASPEH highlights the ecological value of Posidonia and the need for more sustainable coastal management practices.

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  • NEWS
    06/04/2026

    From strategy to the field: ASPEH partners meet in Fano to advance coastal habitat protection

    Following the cross-border conference in Bari, ASPEH partners continued their work in Fano with a project meeting and a field visit focused on the protection of the Kentish plover (Fratino), one of the priority species targeted by the project.

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  • EVENT
    23/03/2026
    Date:
    25 Mar 2026

    EUSAIR STRATEGY AND THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ADRIATIC SEA: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE FUTURE

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  • NEWS
    07/01/2026

    From sea to coast: as part of ASPEH, we have created a guide for the protection of the selected habitats and species

    A practical guide to protect vulnerable Adriatic coastal habitats—sea caves, intertidal sandy/muddy seabeds and Posidonia meadows—and key species (Kentish plover, loggerhead turtle, ferruginous duck) through simple responsible-behaviour tips

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