Cádiz province faces increasing beach erosion resulting from climate change and human construction. This report explored using native, sand-binding flora as a nature-based solution to combat erosion on four beaches. We investigated the current coastal practices and flora presence through archival research, stakeholder interviews, and transect walks. A comparison of four beaches' dune system characteristics and protection techniques yielded targeted recommendations of suitable floras and dune protection measures necessary for local agencies to protect their treasured beaches.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Marcantoni, Filippo
• Spielberger, Olivia
• Crispin Garcia, Veronica
• Titcombe, Anthony

Subject

• Learning
• Sustainability
• Inclusion
• Environment

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042924-174455
• 122053

Keyword

• Nature-based Solutions
• Coastal Flora
• Beach Erosion
• Beach
• Wave Action
• Dunes

Advisor

• Nikitina, Svetlana

Year

• 2024

Center

• Cádiz, Spain Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Dr. Francisco Contreras de Villar
• Dr. Antonio Contreras de Villar
• Dr. Juan José Muñoz Pérez

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
• 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

Date created

• 2024-04-29

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Source

• E-project-042924-174455

Rights statement

• In Copyright