Coping with coastal change

The coastal zone is one of the most dynamic environments on our planet and is much affected by global change, especially sea-level rise. Coastal environments harbour valuable ecosystems, but they are also hugely important from a societal point of view. This book, which draws on the expertise of 21 leading international coastal scientists,...

Capacity building: Hydraulics and coastal engineering

The Netherlands: Challenges for the 21st century

Artificial Island

Short overview of history and effect islands in front of the coast.

The Netherlands: The Zuyder zee project

Summary of the inpoldering of the Zuiderzee (to IJsselmeer).