Piran, Slovenia

Lead: The Science and Research Centre, Koper (ZRS), Slovenia

Context

Piran municipality has 17 kms of coastline. It is located at the south western tip of the Slovenian Riviera, on the Istrian Peninsula.

The coastline includes the 4 municipalities of Ankaran, Koper, Izola and Piran that are plurilingual communities with both Slovene and Italian heritage. The area is a popular holiday destination.

Challenges and risks

Autumn/Winter coastal flooding and storm surges
Sea level rise
Damage to urban infrastructure within the historic city centre due to erosion, sea level rise, and extreme weather events
Compromised fresh water access during extreme weather events like summer heatwaves and droughts

Planned Ecosystem Based Approaches (EBAs)

Urban design and planning including Ecosystem-Based Approaches that better consider water supply and flows, provide shade and lowered temperatures.
Developing environmental and climate change adaptation literacy
Participatory engagement and shared citizen and municipal responsibility for the ecological aquatic footprint and sustainable mobility