LANDLAB featured on El Escarabajo Verde

On April 11th, we had the opportunity to take part in the filming of the TV program El escarabajo verde, a benchmark in environmental communication in Spain with more than 30 years of history, dedicated to exploring key ecological challenges through a rigorous and accessible approach.

During the recording, Miriam García, founding partner of LANDLAB, presented the climate change adaptation proposal that the team is developing in Cala Millor. The project addresses, in an integrated way, the relationship between the coastal landscape, shoreline dynamics, and the impacts of climate change, particularly in a context of increasing vulnerability to storms and sea level rise.

One of the key elements of the proposal is the concept of “setback”, understood not only as a technical solution but as a territorial strategy aimed at rebalancing the relationship between human uses and natural systems. This approach is the result of a long and intensive process of participation and listening, incorporating the perspectives, concerns, and knowledge of local communities, stakeholders, and public administrations.

In the southern area, the setback strategy proposes relocating the seafront promenade further inland, allowing for the creation of a series of vegetated sand dunes that act as a natural barrier against storm events. This intervention preserves the width of the dry beach while positioning the promenade further back, helping to reduce the urban heat island effect and improve resilience to extreme heat episodes.

In the northern area, the intervention builds on the existing groyne to increase the extent of the dry beach and maintain its protective function, thereby significantly reducing the potential impact of flooding on the urban fabric and buildings under extreme conditions. In addition, this strategy creates an opportunity to restore a coastal park in the area of the former wetland, enhancing the ecological and landscape value of the site.

Taking part in this program has been a valuable opportunity to highlight the importance of addressing climate challenges through landscape design, and to share experiences that place sustainability, resilience, and dialogue with the territory at the core.