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The natural environment in port development
A ‘green handbrake’ or an equal partner?
Rapid urbanization of the coast, growing global trade, stakeholder emancipation and ongoing depletion of natural resources mean that ports can no longer operate and develop without acknowledging and incorporating societal and environmental considerations. Drawing primarily on fir
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Cooperating for added value
Using participatory game theory in implementing nature-based flood defences
The increasingly active role of stakeholders in the development of innovative nature-based solutions calls for appropriate instruments to support and realise added value from their involvement. In this paper we apply a newly developed instrument “Cooperation for Added Value” (Co-
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Coastal engineers embrace nature
Characterizing the metamorphosis in hydraulic engineering in terms of four continua
Hydraulic engineering infrastructures, such as reservoirs, dikes, breakwaters, and inlet closures, have significantly impacted ecosystem functioning over the last two centuries. Currently, nature-based solutions are receiving increasing attention in hydraulic engineering projects
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On the nature based flood defence dilemma and its resolution
A game theory based analysis
Nature-based flood defence is an innovative design alternative for achieving protection against flooding. Despite significant advancements in science, models and concepts, routine implementation beyond pilot projects remains limited. To better understand why, we have looked into
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Identifying ecosystem-based alternatives for the design of a seaports marine infrastructure
The case of tema port expansion in Ghana
Long-term sustainable port development requires accounting for the intrinsic values of ecosystems. However, in practice, ecosystem considerations often only enter the planning and design process of ports when required by an Environmental Impact Assessment. At this late stage, mos
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Handreiking Meerwaarde van Samenwerken
Een participatief instrument voor het vormen van coalities
Deze Handreiking presenteert het participatief instrument Meerwaarde van Samenwerken dat binnen de kaders van het Hoogwaterbeschermingsprogramma (HWBP) is toegepast in het gebied Noard-Fryslân Bûtendyks in opdracht van de POV Waddenzeedijken. Het instrument is geschikt voor alle
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Social uncertainties in social-ecological systems
Policy dynamics in the dutch delta programme
Policy arenas are of major importance for long-term water management. Here, decisions are made. Nevertheless, the uncertainties deriving from the policy arenas have gained very limited attention so far in future studies. We analyse longterm water management in The Netherlands, i.
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A sustainability assessment of ports and port-city plans
Comparing ambitions with achievements
The challenge for port developments is to minimize long-term uncertainties associated with port operations, risk of increased costs, and large environmental impacts. The aim of this study is to develop a comparative methodology to assess the sustainability performance of a mixed
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A sustainability assessment of ports and port-city plans
Comparing ambitions with achievements
The challenge for port developments is to minimize long-term uncertainties associated with port operations, risk of increased costs, and large environmental impacts. The aim of this study is to develop a comparative methodology to assess the sustainability performance of a mixed
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Where space is created societal values are generated
The case of the Sand Engine
A large sandy peninsula and beach were realized in Dutch coastal waters in the Sand Engine pilot project. In addition to the benefits for flood protection, the Sand Engine generates multiple other societal values. It provides a new type of landscape of uncommon size along the Hol
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Erratum
The influence of scale preferences on the design of a water innovation: A case in dutch river management (Environmental Management (2010) 46 (2943) (DOI 10.1007/s00267-010-9524-0))
Offshore wind farm development is a is a highly complex process. The societal and political pressure to implement is high while environmental responses and future developments in the global energy network are uncertain. Moreover, many interests in maritime space are at stake. The
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Knowledge in Building with Nature pilot projects
A Case Study of the Sand Engine
In this research, the creation, use and spread of knowledge acquired in Building with Nature pilot projects is researched, with the goal of providing recommendations to improve this use and spread in future Building with Nature pilot projects. To achieve this, a case study with t
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More effective knowledge sharing of nature-based flood defense pilots
A knowledge base approach
Currently, there is no standardised process for monitoring and evaluation of nature-based flood defenses pilots in Dutch rivers and floodplains. Thus, piloted technologies cannot be compared fairly with other nature-based flood defense technologies and conventional solutions. Thi
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Port Sustainability: A Terminal Comparison Approach
Benchmarking Sustainable Performance of Terminal Operators
As ports are important infrastructure for a countries economy, ports fulfill a vital role in society. In the contemporary global environment, one is expected to adjust its business routines to meet sustainability targets. Because of their significant importance in a port governan
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Flood Early Warning Systems for the Tana Basin, Kenya
Developing a Flood Early Warning System for the Tana Basin, with computationally efficient forecasting models, minimal data requirements, and improved stakeholder collaboration
This report details the development of a Flood Early Warning System (FEWS) for the Tana Basin in Kenya, executed by a multidisciplinary team from the Delft University of Technology. Recognizing the Tana Basin’s vulnerability to flood risks, exacerbated by climatic variability, li
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Flood Early Warning Systems for the Tana Basin, Kenya
Developing a Flood Early Warning System for the Tana Basin, with computationally efficient forecasting models, minimal data requirements, and improved stakeholder collaboration
This report details the development of a Flood Early Warning System (FEWS) for the Tana Basin in Kenya, executed by a multidisciplinary team from the Delft University of Technology. Recognizing the Tana Basin’s vulnerability to flood risks, exacerbated by climatic variability, li
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Flood Early Warning Systems for the Tana Basin, Kenya
Developing a Flood Early Warning System for the Tana Basin, with computationally efficient forecasting models, minimal data requirements, and improved stakeholder collaboration
This report details the development of a Flood Early Warning System (FEWS) for the Tana Basin in Kenya, executed by a multidisciplinary team from the Delft University of Technology. Recognizing the Tana Basin’s vulnerability to flood risks, exacerbated by climatic variability, li
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Flood Early Warning Systems for the Tana Basin, Kenya
Developing a Flood Early Warning System for the Tana Basin, with computationally efficient forecasting models, minimal data requirements, and improved stakeholder collaboration
This report details the development of a Flood Early Warning System (FEWS) for the Tana Basin in Kenya, executed by a multidisciplinary team from the Delft University of Technology. Recognizing the Tana Basin’s vulnerability to flood risks, exacerbated by climatic variability, li
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Due to the environmental awareness of the last decades, the concept of Green Port is introduced and used regularly. Nevertheless, an agreed-upon definition does not exist, leading to the rise of questions about what they are and how to develop them. For that reason, the aim of th
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