
Dredging for sustainable
infrastructure and future
Responsible Marine Solutions: driving sustainable development
A balanced approach to sustainable dredging: the five principles of DFSI
In the 2018 landmark cross-industry publication, Dredging for Sustainable Infrastructure (DFSI), a vast collection of experts set out comprehensive guidelines on how to achieve responsible marine solutions. This book both tells the story of how the industry is moving towards sustainable dredging practices - from the mainly economic perspective towards the inclusion of environmental and social elements of sustainability - and acts as a blueprint to follow.
DFSI is encapulates five interlinking principles that, when used in conjuction, result in effective, future-proof and sustainable solutions to the world's marine infrastructure needs.
In this online resource, you can explore the key elements of each of these themes and learn how thr international dredging industry is tackling both climate change and playing a key role in climate adaptation.
Principles of Dredging for
Sustainable Infrastructure
Taking a holistic approach to sustainable dredging projects
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Ecosystem ServicesGenerating services from nature for humans
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Nature-based solutionsSustainable projects through the inclusion of nature
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Stakeholder InvolvementUnderstanding all sides of the story
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Adaptive managementSustainability through adaptability
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Innovation, equipment and technologyEvolving, modernising and innovating