SWAMrisk aims to ensure and improve preparedness for droughts caused by climate change and their negative effects on groundwater in coastal systems along the coastal areas of the Adriatic Sea in Italy and Croatia. Through the SWAMrisk project, two study coastal areas were selected, located between the Venetian lagoon and the delta of the river Po in Italy and the delta of the Neretva river in Croatia.

The project focuses on environmental management in a way that operates at the local and community level, which is reflected in the increasing impact on economic sectors that are influenced by ecological principles. 

The Dubrovnik-Neretva County has already made great step foward in valuing the cultural and historical heritage, and "Franciscana" is still unique because this project will develop a unique experience of traveling through the specific and turbulent history of these areas in which the Franciscans are active participants.

SeaClear2.0 acts as a continuation of the SeaClear project, and the goal is to develop a holistic approach to solving the entire cycle of marine litter, in accordance with the Mission to restore, protect and preserve the health of our oceans, seas and waters by 2030 ...

Nowadays the whole Mediterranean coastline faces similar environmental (e.g. climate change, coastal erosion) and anthropogenic issues (e.g. intense urbanization, mass tourisam, pollution, waste) which are also shared by COASTING PLUS receiver regions.

Regional Agency DUNEA has signed a partnership agreement with the Representation of the European Commission, which will make it a partner that will lead Europe Direct in the period from 2021 to 2025.