The project aims to combat biodiversity loss in the coastal habitats that make up the Perle-Rifflet coastal area. Located in the municipality of Deshaies, on the leeward coast of the Guadeloupe archipelago, the site identified as part of the coastal ecological restoration project is highly attractive. This is particularly evident in the number of visitors attracted by tourism and recreational activities, which rely heavily on the remarkable but highly fragile natural and landscape heritage.
As a result, a significant erosion of biodiversity and habitats has been observed in this area, impacting the quality of ecosystem services and the ecological functions of beach ecosystems. This phenomenon appears to be exacerbated by the development of human activities in this area and the effects of climate change. The coastal retreat affecting this site directly undermines the ecological and socio-economic issues identified in the coastal strip and its surrounding areas.
The proposed approach therefore aims to draw on nature-based solutions and envisages a cross-cutting approach involving all relevant stakeholders. It also involves participatory and awareness-raising actions among coastal zone stakeholders, in order to promote greater ownership of biodiversity restoration and conservation issues and to encourage the sustainability of the actions implemented.
In addition, the development of a methodology based on the expertise of the project partners, both in terms of the plant production protocol and the protection, management and monitoring of measures, should facilitate the exploitation of results and the replication of this initiative at other sites in the municipality.
Duration: 24 months
