Technologies and methods for improved resilience and sustainable preservation of underwater and coastal cultural heritage to cope with climate change, natural hazards and environmental pollution (THETIDA).

The THETIDA project aims to protect Europe’s coastal and underwater cultural heritage from climate change and natural hazards. It uses a comprehensive approach that combines risk management, protection, and preparedness to prevent damage, identify threats, and promote policies for climate neutrality and economic resilience in coastal areas.

At the heart of THETIDA is a preventive conservation strategy. This strategy includes continuous monitoring and risk preparedness for underwater and coastal heritage sites. It focuses on managing risks, promoting adaptation, and implementing reconstruction strategies to restore historic areas after disruptions. Additionally, it develops long-term strategies to adapt to climate change and strengthen economic resilience.

NIKU’s case study – Hiorthamn, Svalbard  

NIKU is part of the interdisciplinary team of researchers, experts, and practitioners will develop, test, and validate an integrated risk assessment and protection system. This system will use evidence-based monitoring frameworks and innovative tools. Public participation through Citizens’ Science and Living Labs will be key to ensuring community engagement. NIKU brings Hiorthhamn, cable station in Svalbard as case study and actively collaborates in the tasks of Work Package 3 on the development of participatory appproaches and crowdsourcing tools.

THETIDA also integrates advanced technologies like ICT (Information and Communication Technology) and IoT (Internet of Things) tools to enhance its protection system.

• WP1 – Project framework & conceptualization.
• WP2 – Development of monitoring and prediction tools through Earth observation, Remote sensing data, and geospatial services.
• WP3 – Development of participatory and crowdsourcing tools.

Thetida is coordinated by the Institute of Communication and Computer Systems (ICCS), Greece.

Project manager (NIKU): Paloma Guzman

Project participant (NIKU): Cris Nicu

The THETIDA project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme under grant agreement 101095253. 

Project Coordinator: Dr. Angelos Amditis, ICCS a.amditis@iccs.gr
Grant Agreement Number: 101095253
Contact THETIDA: info@thetida.eu