Wetlands are recognised as critical components of blue-green infrastructure, offering flood mitigation and sustainable urban stormwater management solutions. These systems not only regulate water quantity, but also water quality through the natural filtration of pollution and waste water. Wetlands within …

Metropolitan Cebu, the third largest agglomeration in the Philippines with a population of approximately 3 million, faces significant challenges in managing domestic wastewater and solid waste. This mismanagement has led to the pollution of its water bodies, including the Mahiga Creek and the Butuanon …

Metropolitan Cebu, the third largest agglomeration in the Philippines with a population of approximately 3 million, faces significant challenges in managing domestic wastewater and solid waste. This mismanagement has led to the pollution of its water bodies, including the Mahiga Creek and the Butuanon …

De Litter Traps van CLEAR Rivers werken in de basis als passieve vangsystemen. Vangschermen worden gebruikt om drijfvuil met behulp van de natuurlijke stroming in de vanger te laten stromen. Deze vangschermen kunnen bij bijvoorbeeld scheepsvaart niet over de hele vaargeul worden gebruikt. Daarom …

Fieldwork Water Quality. Guest lecture on water quality for double degree masters students at the University of Groningen

Meet Robert Furén, Luleå tekniska universitet explains the results on biofiltration montoring in Sweden and Ohio (USA) for an increased understanding of how to create long-term sustainable and resilient cities in terms of stormwater management.

In 2030, more than 80% of the Dutch population will live in urban areas. This rapid urbanization brings significant challenges, such as air pollution, a shortage of green spaces, heat stress, and other urgent issues that threaten our living environment, but it also offers opportunities: the chance to …

Our planet’s weather patterns are changing, plastic pollution is increasing, economic volatility and social inequality are rising globally, and supply chains are becoming more unstable due to the overuse of vital resources. With its global reach and influence, the hospitality industry has the potential …

This paper explores the transition to sustainable practices and energy efficiency in urban environments, focusing on houseboat communities in Amsterdam. Houseboats, with their cultural heritage dating back to the 17th century, encounter challenges in adopting energy-efficient measures despite municipal …