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Life Delta improves water management and nature in Schulensbroek and Webbekomsbroek
The Demer Delta is a confluence of several streams that form a unique flood landscape. That is the reason why the project is focusing in particular on the development of multifunctional water management and to creating a more robust natural environment.
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STORM_SAFE: Strengthening the digital resilience of the North Sea Region
The STORM_SAFE project plays a crucial role in strengthening the digital resilience of the North Sea Region. The project aims to improve the reliability of the software which manages critical infrastructure such as storm surge barriers. Specifically, it focuses upon delivering customised solutions which can be implemented by authorities.
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CATCH helps Herentals defend itself against climate change
CATCH (water sensitive Cities, the Answer To CHallenges of extreme weather events) focuses on the specific needs of midsize cities to adapt to climate change. Within the CATCH method, the Flanders Environment Agency (VMM) is working on a pilot project along the Kleine Nete river in Herentals.
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LYSE project helps build new bypass for the Heulebeek
The region of the Lys and Yser rivers is highly urbanised and the municipalities have to deal with the considerable risks of flooding. The LYSE project wants to move towards integrated management of the flood risk through a number of cross-border measures. As part of this project, VMM is building a bypass that redirects the Heulebeek waterway around the town centre of Heule.
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Check out the wide range of European water projects in which we participate
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TOPSOIL maps salinization in coastal- and polder area in Flanders
From 18 July onwards Flanders Environment Agency (VMM) will investigate the salinization of the groundwater in coastal- and polder areas in Flanders. The investigation will be taken airborne, as all the information required will be collected during helicopter flights.
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VMM Internationally
VMM has the task of cooperating at regional and international level, both inside and outside Europe. We contribute to international policymaking and put our experience and expertise at the service of international policy for the future.
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Publication Troff document MIRA Climate report 2015
To what extent is climate change already visible in Flanders and Belgium? What are the expectations for the future? The answers to these questions can be found in the MIRA Climate Report 2015, which was compiled in collaboration with experts from the University of Leuven, the Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO) and the Royal Meteorological Institute (KMI).
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Publication Joaquin - Air pollution lesson package
The ‘Air Pollution’ lesson package is designed for students aged 9 - 12. In the UK this corresponds to Year 5, 6 and 7 and corresponds to Key Stage 2. The lesson package is built around four separate interactive lessons.
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Publication ECMAScript program RIPARIAS: Invasive alien crayfish species – Identification and best management practices
The European LIFE RIPARIAS project focuses on the management and control of different invasive alien aquatic and riparian plants and invasive alien crayfish species. To help field workers recognize these invasive species, the project developed guides with useful visual identification sheets.
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