Examples for the Evaluation of Coastal Restoration

Example 1: Cross-Regional Biodiversity Synthesis
Data from multiple coastal Living Labs were combined to measure overall biodiversity gains. Results showed consistent improvements in habitat quality and species diversity, particularly in restored dune and wetland ecosystems, providing strong scientific evidence for NbS effectiveness.

Example 2: Comparative Socio-Economic Assessment
An integrated evaluation compared community participation, employment creation, and tourism benefits across demonstration and replication regions. The analysis revealed that Living Labs with active citizen engagement achieved higher social satisfaction and long-term sustainability outcomes.

Example 3: Policy-Oriented Evidence Report
A consolidated report summarized ecological and socio-economic findings from all sites and presented recommendations for scaling up NbS within national and EU coastal management frameworks. This evidence base is now being used to inform new funding calls and coastal resilience policies.