Porto Santo Island UNESCO Biosphere Reserve / LIFE DUNAS

The island of Porto Santo was announced, in October 2020, as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. This classification has as main objective to affirm this Atlantic sub-archipelago as a differentiated and pioneering territory in terms of sustainability and adaptation to climate change, with a concerted strategy of harmonization between local development and respect for the conservation of nature and the enhancement of its heritage and its people.

This island is highly vulnerable to climate change, as it is an island territory with sensitive natural systems and a fragile economy, so this theme is essential for its sustainable development.

The LIFE DUNAS project contributes to the fulfillment of some of the strategic objectives of the Biosphere Reserve, such as the safeguarding, enhancement and optimization of natural, agricultural and cultural resources; promoting sustainable tourism and adapting to climate change a natural system as sensitive as Porto Santo beach.

LIFE DUNAS is 55% funded by the European Union LIFE program.

Photo Credits: Pedro Menezes

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