Day 1 of DCC-CR and CoastPredict Events in Lecce: DCC-CR Partner Alliance Network Ratified in Lecce

The first day of the DCC-CR events in Lecce was marked by a significant milestone: the official ratification of the DCC-CR Partners Alliance Network (PAN), which was formed by the DCC-CR, CMCC Foundation, and Deltares, during the Annual Programme Committee Meeting. This achievement cements a formalized structure for collaboration among leading institutions dedicated to advancing coastal resilience, fostering synergies, and aligning efforts to address global coastal challenges. With the PAN in place, DCC-CR strengthens its role as a hub for scientific cooperation, policy engagement, and capacity building.

The Programme Committee Meeting also addressed other strategic topics, including updates to the DCC-CR Strategic Workplan, the launch of a new webspace for the Alliance Network, and future actions such as training initiatives, stakeholder engagement efforts, and cross-cutting projects.

Additionally, the FLAME Workshop took place, featuring breakout discussions on:

• Climate-ocean downscaling, addressing model selection and simulation strategies.
• Coastal, estuarine, and urban downscaling, focusing on high-resolution forcing data and modeling approaches.
• Biogeochemistry and ecosystem modeling, exploring riverine biogeochemistry inputs and pelagic-benthic interactions.
• User perspectives, ensuring accessible outputs, regional case studies, and societal relevance.

Tomorrow’s sessions will continue advancing coastal resilience through collaborative discussions. Stay tuned for further updates from Lecce.