Developing Strategies: Planning cities affected by Coastal Erosion

In the United Kingdom spatial challenges are formed due to a significant erosion rate, especially on the southeast coastline, where the soil has a weak resistance to erosion (Masselink & Russell, 2013; Hurst et al, 2016). This erosion causes the soil to be washed away until no soil remains (Dornbush et al, 2006). Ecology, society and urban...

The effects of climate change on coastal management in the Hondsbossche Dunes: Analysis and modeling of aeolian sediment transport and dune growth

In 2003, it was established that the sea dike between Petten and Camperduin was insufficiently safe.<br/>To ensure the safety of the hinterland against flooding, this part of the Dutch sea defence system needed to be strengthened.<br/>During the design process, the most favourable variant was to construct a dune and beach system in front of the...

Wave Climate and Coastline Response of the Dutch Coast: Investigating the effect of large-scale offshore wind farm developments in the North Sea

To counteract the effect of climate change, a global agreement was put into force in 2016, aiming to limit the increase in average global warming and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In that respect, European countries are investing in cleaner sources of energy and predominantly offshore wind, which has seen a rapid growth over the last years....

Does deepening understanding of social-ecological systems make sense? A partial success story from the Slufter, Texel.

The Slufter is an estuary located in Texel’s North Sea dunes and protects the hinterland from flooding from the North Sea. As the multi actor environment and the diversity of values and functions associated with the Slufter are recognized, this research focuses on developing an approach for the district water board to broaden the knowledge base...

Sustainable long term coastal protection and development based on sand nourishments

The study presents an assessment of sustainable practices for applying sand nourishments aiming long term coastal protection and development. Such concepts are applied in three study cases: Sylt (Germany), S'Abanell (Spain) and Ghanaian coast.

IJvlakte: Een haalbaarheidsstudie naar kustuitbreiding bij IJmuiden

Het Noordzeekanaalgebied (NZKG) is een regio die een aantal zeer diverse economische functies in zich verenigd heeft (Luchthaven Schiphol, bedrijvenconcentratie Teleport, financiele centrum Amsterdam, havengebied, brede arbeidsmarkt). Juist deze combinatie van functies zorgt ervoor dat de regio goede kansen heeft zich verder te ontwikkelen. Dat...