Sand engines
Tackling erosion pits by using a sand engine in one of the river branches of the Rhine-Meuse Delta by periodical nourishment of dredged sand in deep scour holes
Tackling erosion pits by using a sand engine in one of the river branches of the Rhine-Meuse Delta by periodical nourishment of dredged sand in deep scour holes
Two birds with one stone: Employing artificially enhanced silicate weathering for both CO2 sequestration and dredged sediment management.
Investigate by which innovative methods, soft sediment can be converted in a profitable manner into usable clay, so that an economic base can be laid under the desired mud extraction on the Eems Dollard estuary.
Explore water systems and apply the UNESCO Historic Urban Landscape (HUL) approach for tackling the environmental challenges of today. In this course, you will learn how to identify the spatial, social and cultural aspects of water heritage in your environment. You will investigate real situations, assess specific issues and evaluate the impact of potential measures, following existing expertise on water heritage and water management traditions as a model for your own practice.
Mekong Delta Living Lab: An open-air laboratory for coastal protection and nature-based solutions.
An explorative landscape study to mangrove system restoration and (urban) transformation strategies in coastal areas of Suriname in relation to sea level rise.
Nature-based solutions to accelerate mangrove restoration through beneficial reuse of dredged material at Weg Naar Zee (Suriname)
Successful mangrove reforestation through systems analysis and stakeholder engagement. How we achieved >70% survival rate of mangrove reforestation (versus global average of 20%).
Our smart solution for the rainwater balance inside the city visualises the challenges off water quantity and quality, matching specific local needs and possibilities.
In an around the city of Rotterdam a broad coalition of governmental and non-governmental organisations is working on the restoration of tidal river bank, to restore the estuarine habitats and to improve the environment of the citizens of this port city: The Tidal Parks Programma XL.