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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
    21/09/2026

    🌊 From shared challenges to shared solutions: what did ASPEH achieve for Adriatic biodiversity?

    Biodiversity loss, pressure from human activities and climate change do not stop at national borders. Protecting coastal habitats and species therefore requires more than isolated local actions: it requires knowledge, cooperation and solutions that can be shared.

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  • EVENT
    08/09/2026
    Date:
    09 Sep 2026

    📅 SAVE THE DATE | ASPEH Final Conference in Rosolina Mare

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  • NEWS
    04/09/2026

    ASPEH Holds Its Final Conference in the Po Delta

    On 9 and 10 September 2026, the ASPEH project holds its final conference in Rosolina Mare, a key moment that reunites several stakeholders to share results and discuss the future of Adriatic species and coastal habitat conservation.

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  • NEWS
    14/08/2026

    Bringing ASPEH closer to the community: educational and information pop-up space in Korčula

    From 3 to 15 August 2026, the island of Korčula became a meeting point for learning, conversation and exchange on the protection of nature and the Adriatic marine environment.

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  • NEWS
    30/07/2026

    🐢Getting to know Caretta caretta: conservation of a Mediterranean marine species in the Veneto Po Delta Park

    🌊 Along the Adriatic coastline, it is possible to find the loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta), a species that has inhabited the Mediterranean for millions of years.

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