Abstract
The Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt Delta is a low-lying delta in the Netherlands and Belgium. Its three major rivers, which drain a significant part of Northwest Europe, come together in a complex system of islands and channels. The delta is densely populated and of major economic interest to these countries. As most of it lies below mean sea level, it is heavily protected by major flood defence works. These strongly interfere, however, with the natural system, leading to a variety of undesired responses. The same goes for the numerous other human interventions with the system. Innovative methods are developed to mitigate or compensate these effects.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Delta Sustainability |
| Subtitle of host publication | A Report to the Mega-Delta Programme of the UN Ocean Decade |
| Editors | Weiguo Zhang, Huib de Vriend |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Pages | 263–292 |
| Number of pages | 30 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-981-97-7259-9 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-981-97-7261-2, 978-981-97-7258-2 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2024 |
Bibliographical note
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