ReSea Sports is an innovative initiative co-funded by the European Union’s Erasmus+ Sports programme. The project is dedicated to promoting sustainable sports management, with a strong emphasis on coastal conservation and the socio-environmental impact of outdoor sports. By fostering collaboration, innovation, and community engagement, ReSea Sports promotes responsible sporting practices that help preserve and regenerate natural landscapes for future generations.
At its core, ReSea Sports integrates sustainability and regeneration into sports practices, ensuring that environmental conservation is not just a consideration—but a central pillar. The project focuses on the socio-environmental dimensions of marine and coastal sports, aiming to generate a positive impact on both communities and natural ecosystems.
ReSea Sports adopts a regenerative approach, moving beyond sustainability to actively restore coastal areas and strengthen biodiversity. Through innovative environmental actions and stakeholder collaboration, the project strives to regenerate natural habitats, support ecosystem health, and deliver lasting benefits to society and the environment alike.
Drawing inspiration from the principles of Regenerative Tourism, ReSea Sports promotes the idea that sport and physical activity can become catalysts for positive environmental transformation. The project contributes to climate change adaptation, risk prevention, and more resilient coastal ecosystems through better governance and integrated management of coastal sports practices.
To realize this vision, the Aethnic team—alongside its European partners—has set the following key objectives:
As the project evolves, ReSea Sports will develop educational resources, organize community events, and implement regenerative practices that highlight the importance of protecting our coasts. Through awareness-raising and hands-on engagement, the initiative seeks to inspire lasting change—turning marine and coastal sports into powerful tools for environmental restoration and social well-being.
ReSea Sports is a transnational collaboration involving six organizations from across Europe, each bringing unique expertise in sustainability, sports, and marine environments:
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Project localization:
Spain, Malta, France, Italy, Croatia
Project schedule:
2024-2027
