Cascais strategy for the sustainability of the coastal territory

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1 Cascais strategy for the sustainability of the coastal territory

2 Main Objectives The Municipality is seeking valorisation of the maritime costal zone of Cascais, through projects and actions that emphasize a greater social, economical and environmental sensibility. Sea's activities promotion include protection, recovery and enhancement of marine ecosystems with strong outreach process.

3 Cascais AtlanticAgency ACTING VECTORS Environment al Upgrading and Qualification Socio-Cultural Promotion Economic Promotion, Innovation and Competitiveness

4 CASCAIS BRAND Cascais land of Kings and Fisherman Cascais Brand associated to high quality sea products is one of the most ambitious goals of the Municipality since fundamental projects have been developed to implement Cascais Brand : 1. Social Economic study of the fisherman comunity 2. Consumers guide of fish and sea-food 3. Cascais octopus quality certification

5 CASCAIS BRAND 3. Cascais Octopus quality certification Octopus is the main catch of Cascais fisherman and is caught by sustainable fishing gears In 2008 Cascais Municipality conducted a study to test the quality of the Octopus and concluded that it s freshness is above average. In 2011 Cascais Octopus joined the Buy what s ours campaign. This is the first step towards a quality certification since it atests the origin of the product.

6 Center for Science and Technology of the Sea Located at DNA Cascais Corporate Nest PARTNERS

7 Mission Bridging the gap between marine science and technology Providing engineers with complex challenging problems in the area of marine technology Affording marine scientists advanced technological tools for ocean exploration Pushing the frontiers of knowledge in marine science

8 AQUAGIS Cascais Instrument for environmental planning and management inserted in the Cascais Geographic Information System SeaDistance-4 miles -Corresponding to the bathymetric -50m Ground distance of 450 meters -The limit of the hydricdomain

9 Benefits Coastal management decision support Environmental monitoring Maritime activities Scientific studies Partners

10 Providing all the information in the Portal do Mar

11 LOCAL NATURAL MARINE RESERVE Classified in 1998 as a Biophysical Interest Zone the rocky shores of Cascais Coast are still threatened by human factors. In 2008 began the environmental awarness of the users with: Tour guides to the rocky shores Touch Tank and Virtual Sightseeing in the environmental center. In 2012 the Municipality began the classification process of the first Local Natural Marine Reserve

12 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Total of students envolved in Cascais 2008/09 2 schools 800 students 2009/10 15 schools > 3000 students 2010/11 22 schools > students Project expanded at a National level 10 visits 11 visits > 11 visits

13 MARÉ VIVA - young volunteering Maré Viva is a young volunteering program that exists since the year 2000 in Cascais beaches It now envolves 600 volunteers that keep the beaches clean, help the tourists with information, perform first aids, etc. Specialized teams of this volunteer also help disabled people to bathe in the sea.

14 Climate Change Awareness Centre Climate Change Theme is in focus!!! Programmatic Content Global National Local Exhibit Feeling the HEAT: the Climate Challenge developed by Scripps Institution of Oceanography SIAM I and II project Climate Change in Portugal: Scenarios Impacts and Adaptation Measures Strategic Plan for Adaptation to Climate Change in Cascais Municipality

15 Climate Change Awareness Centre The objective of this project is to study climate change impacts and adaptation measures on specific sectors, namely, water resources, coastal zones, human health, energy, tourism, forests, biodiversity and agriculture in the Cascais Municipality. The impact assessment will allow to strategically plan adaptation as a response to climate change in Cascais. Coordination Partners

16 Thank You For Your Atention!