Future Deltas Utrecht University research focus area: towards sustainable management of sinking deltas
Deltas are increasingly under pressure from human impact and climate change. To deal with these pressures that threat future delta functioning, we need to understand interactions between physical, biological, chemical and social processes in deltas. This requires an integrated approach, in which...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2015-11-01
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| Series: | Proceedings of the International Association of Hydrological Sciences |
| Online Access: | https://www.proc-iahs.net/372/179/2015/piahs-372-179-2015.pdf |
| Summary: | Deltas are increasingly under pressure from human impact and climate change.
To deal with these pressures that threat future delta functioning, we need
to understand interactions between physical, biological, chemical and social
processes in deltas. This requires an integrated approach, in which
knowledge on natural system functioning is combined with knowledge on
spatial planning, land and water governance and legislative frameworks.
In the research focus area <i>Future Deltas</i> of Utrecht University an interdisciplinary team
from different research groups therefore works together. This allows
developing integrated sustainable and resilient delta management strategies,
which is urgently needed to prevent loss of vital delta services. |
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| ISSN: | 2199-8981 2199-899X |