Massa, Italy

Lead: PRO GE COM SRL (PGC)

Context

Massa is a coastal town of the Tyrrhenian Sea, located in the northern part of Tuscany.​

The altitude of the municipality's territory is mostly slightly above the sea level.​

Massa has 70.000 inhabitants and 9 km of coastal length.​

In a few kilometers there is a great variety of landscapes: from the sandy beaches that have been popular since the last century, to the peaks of the Apuan Alps, a true hiker's paradise. Also, we cannot fail to mention the world-famous marble quarries, particularly present and developed on the western side of the mountain territory, bordering the nearby municipality of Carrara.

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Challenges and risks

  • Coastal erosion in Massa is a serious environmental emergency, which is endangering the stability of tourism and related economic activities
  • The increase in sea water temperature causes eutrophication
  • Extreme events and heat waves

Planned Ecosystem Based Approaches (EBAs)

  • Restoring carbon-rich coastal ecosystems to protect the community from storm surges, saltwater intrusion & erosion
  • Testing several coastal protections bioengineering solutions (ongoing intervention by the local governmental body)
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