The Orne estuary is heavily canalized, and lacks flood retention areas. During high tide the water level already reaches the dike crests, and sometimes overflows during storm events. The risk of flooding of surrounding agricultural and urban areas will increase in the coming decades due to climate change. Due to the variety of activities and interests around the Orne estuary, there is a challenge in considering the estuary as a whole and working towards a common objective. This pilot will concern co-creation of NbS with local stakeholders, implementing monitoring protocols and executing them, and translating results in regional and national coastal adaptation strategies for mainstreaming purposes.
