Collaboration
New Horizon Europe project to strengthen ocean and freshwater resilience in EU islands
calendar_today September 4, 2026
Isla Bonita, a new Horizon Europe project focused on helping Europe’s island regions restore their ocean and freshwater environments, will officially launch on 26 September with its Kick‑off Meeting in Gran Canaria. The initiative aims to bring together managing authorities, research organisations and local stakeholders from islands across the EU to accelerate climate resilience, nature‑based solutions and sustainable water management.