Weerbare Westhoek / Resilient Westhoek
Narrative :After the severe floods in the Westhoek, a region in the West of Flanders (Belgium) in November 2023, the Flemish Government set up the 'Resilient Westhoek' Taskforce, focused on…
Climate – Resilient Flanders Web Platform
Narrative :HAEDES, on behalf of the Department of Environment and the Flemish Environment Agency (VMM), carried out a study to identify the needs and framework for a central web platform…
Analysis of sediment transport in Ebro Delta channels to optimise the irrigation network efficiency in diverting sediment to vulnerable areas.
Narrative :The Ebro Delta is one of the most valuable delta systems in the Mediterranean, where a Ramsar protected wetland coexists with an extensive rice production area supported by a…
Developing a Full – Fledged, General Purpose Chans – Abm Model of Ecosystem Service Valuation Designed for Integrated Water Resources Management
Narrative :Continental and marine river basin systems entail a compound of socioecological processes that interact and affect each other. Several frameworks recognize that anthropogenic activities are embedded within social and…
Autumn evening light on the avenue of beech trees lining the twin canals of Leopoldkanaal and Schipdonkkanaal - near Oostkerke outside Brugges in Belgium
WIJ – Water: A Digital Leap Towards Climate-Resilient Polders
Narrative :Through the WIJ-Water project, Flanders and the Netherlands are collaborating to create a climate-resilient and sustainable region. This is being achieved by transforming the polder landscape from one focused…
Integrating Multi – Hazard Risk Assessment with Ecosystem Services Valuation – A Network-based Approach
Narrative :Climate change and natural disasters increasingly threaten ecosystems and their services, calling for innovative risk assessment and management solutions. This project unifies the multi-hazard risk assessment with ecosystem services…
Rietput – Molenmeers : Development of implementation plans and obtaining environmental permit
Narrative :The Rietput Molenmeers project is part of the development of the Kalkense Meersen within the Sigma Plan, which focuses on flood prevention and nature restoration. The 606-hectare area serves…