ENCORA: European Platform for Coastal Research

ENCORA is a European platform for sharing knowledge and experience in coastal science, policy and practice

A considerable effort is spent in Europe on coastal management and coastal research, probably more than in any other region of the world. There is a rich capital of coastal knowledge and experience, but it is fragmented over many countries and hundreds of organisations.

Encora is:

• A network with connections to European expertise in coastal practice, policy and science
• A networking organisation for spreading the benefits of European efforts in coastal management and research

• A service helping you to build your personal European network
• A WIKI Coastal Directory, enabling you to disclose coastal expertise in Europe
• A Young Professionals Exchange Programme for young coastal scientists and practitioners

Theme Networks

1. Multifunctionality and valuation
2. ICZM Participation and Implementation
3. Marine and coastal spatial planning
4. Pollution, prevention, detection and mitigation
5. Long term coastal geo-morphological change
6. Effect of Development and Use on Eco-morphology and Coastal Habitats
7. Restoration and preservation of coastal biodiversity
8. Sustainable coastal engineering techniques
9. Assessment of fi eld observation techniques
10. Capacity building, training and education in ICZM