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ESA Launches Major Initiative to Combat Coastal Climate Threats

7/8/2025

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The European Space Agency (ESA) is taking bold steps to combat climate change with a new funding initiative aimed at enhancing coastal resilience. Open until October 2025, this program invites innovative proposals for feasibility studies and demonstration projects, offering generous zero-equity funding that covers 50-80% of costs. This initiative seeks to protect millions in Europe from the looming threats of sea-level rise and coastal erosion.

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The European Space Agency (ESA) is taking bold steps to combat climate change with a new funding initiative aimed at enhancing coastal resilience. Open until October 2025, this program invites innovative proposals for feasibility studies and demonstration projects, offering generous zero-equity funding that covers 50-80% of costs. This initiative seeks to protect millions in Europe from the looming threats of sea-level rise and coastal erosion.