Dragør Nature-Based Coastal Protection Project - se status

Naturen basert kystbeskyttelse

The Dragør Nature-Based Coastal Protection Project is one of Denmark's most complex coastal defense initiatives, covering a 13-kilometer section from Søvang to the southwest headland. The project aims to protect the area, including residential zones, from a 100-year storm surge event forecasted for 2075 by constructing a new foreland and a landscape wall. These structures feature a water-proof clay core with absorbing slopes and nature-based forelands to reduce wave impact and adapt to rising sea levels.

Tverrfaglig samarbeid og medvirkning

The project is a collaboration involving landscape architects, coastal engineers, biologists, environmental and legal specialists, and anthropologists to ensure a multidisciplinary approach. The development plan was finalized in 2021 and tendered in 2023, with a strong focus on public involvement and respect for local cultural heritage and DNA. The initiative emphasizes nature-based solutions over traditional high sea walls to enhance both coastal protection and natural habitats on land and below water.

Pilotprosjekt med naturhensyn

In addition to protecting valuable assets from flooding, the project serves as a pilot for future coastal defense strategies in Denmark. Due to parts of the site being under Natura 2000 protection, careful planning and environmental considerations are pivotal. The intention is to create a resilient landscape that grows stronger with time, incorporating natural dynamics that can be adjusted as sea levels rise, thereby ensuring sustainable protection well into the future.

Ferdigstillelse innen 2030

The project timeline targets completion by 2030, aligning with the municipality of Dragør's goal of becoming a climate-resilient coastal community. By pioneering nature-based defenses, the Dragør project can set a precedent for similar coastal regions vulnerable to climate change and gradually rising waters along Denmark's coasts.