DAY 2 - Actual Practice
09.30-10.00 hrs	Chair: Dr. Gaele Rodenhuis, Chairman Aquaterra International Advisory Committee Development of Melbourne Harbour Stephen Bradford, CEO Port of Melbourne will share his experience with a large dredging project in his harbour that finally started this year. What can be learned from this billion-dollar project that has a combined goal of deepening the entrance to the harbour and protecting the environment of the surrounding delta. Stephen Bradford believes in a new social contract between business, society and government. Like in many other deltas, nature has become rare in the densely populated Melbourne metropolis. The harbour is situated in a bay and environmental groups feared that deepening the harbour entrance would stir up the polluted sediment in the bay and spread it further. Years of juridical struggles between the harbour, government and environmental groups have led to a balanced project plan. Bradford has supervised the coming about of the plan and will share his experiences at the Aquaterra conference. S. Bradford, CEO Port of Melbourne (AUS)
10.30-10.30 hrs	Coastal Development of Bohai Sea (Tainjin) Bohai Sea or Bohai Gulf, is the innermost gulf of the Yellow Sea on the coast of northeastern China. It is approximately 78,000 km² in area and its proximity to Beijing, the capital of China, makes it one of the busiest seaways in the world. The Bohai Bay and the city of Tainjin like other Delta Regions has an enormeous economic importance for China with an important harbour function. Reason to investigate landreclamation- and watermanagement projects to develop the urban area and function of Tainjin. The Tianjin Economic Development Area (TEDA) expects a growth of 500.000 inhabitants the comming years. Shang Hongqi, Director General Department of Ineternational Cooperation, Science and Technology, Yellow River Conservancy Comission (CH)
10.30-11.00 hrs	Coffee Break
11.00-12.30 hrs	Case: California Bay Delta The California Bay-Delta and climate change adaptation. The water use challenges in California are huge. Urban, Environmental and Agricultural water users compete for the scarce resource in the summer while an abundance of water causes regular flooding in winter and spring. Climate change poses new challenges but also brings opportunities to rethink California’s approach to water resources management. California aims to become leader in climate adaptation. The American government is requiring California to protect the life of certain species of fish and pump less water out of the California Bay Delta. But compliance will result in less water being available to distribute among the farmers situated far from the delta. This is only one of the recent problems faced by Californian water managers. The water flows from the Sierra Nevada, via the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to the San Francisco Bay where it flows into the Pacific Ocean. The dykes near the city of Sacramento and those in the delta itself are poorly maintained and often threaten to collapse. Chairman: Dhr. ir. P.T.M. Dircke - Programme Director of the Water Division Arcadis (NL) Moderator: MD. E.H. Dykstra, Professor of International Emergency Management, ICDRM Washington University (US) W. Travis, San Francisco Bay Conservation Development Commission (US) K. Knuuti, US Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District (US) P. L. Isenberg, Chairman Delta Vision (US)
11.00-12.30 hrs	Case: Mekong River Delta (Ho Chi Minh) Future projections for climate and population changes in the Mekong Delta untill 2030 include increasing flood risk with all negative impacts on the ecology of rivers, waterbodies and floodplains. The Mekong River Delta case is a panel Discussion with Delta-experts from Jakarta, Rotterdam, New Orleans and knowledge institute Deltares (Public Discussion with input from the audience with representatives of Delta's around the world). Topics that will be addressed in this case are: Natural coastal protection, wetlands restoration, room for rivers and exploitation of natural resources. Dr Trinh Cong Van, Main Autohor of the latest HCMC Integrated Flood Master Plan, HCMC University of Water Resources Management (VTNM) Ho Long Phi, Technical Advisor HCMC Anti Flood Program Management Centre, HCMC University of Technology (VTNM)
11.00-12.30 hrs	Case: Ganges Brahmaputra Delta Reducing erosion and increasing sedimentation could allow coastal engineers to make Ganges Delta safer. Although the delta is named after the Ganges River, the Brahmaputra actually brings more water through it. These two enormous rivers converge west of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, and regularly cause huge floods. Cyclones also frequently submerge the delta. Although climate change is placing huge pressure on the Ganges delta the enormous amounts of sediment brought down from the Himalaya by the main rivers create an opportunity. If it were possible to increase sedimentation and reduce erosion at the same time, more land would be created. While this is already happening on a small scale thanks to the piecemeal construction of cross dams, something much more extensive would be required in order to deal with rising sea levels. The adaptation strategy needs to be adapted. But also the remedial measures taken in form of innovative tidal river basin management approach and modifications of structure. Chairman: Ir. L. Bijlsma - Director Waterdienst - Rijkswaterstaat (NL) Moderator: K. Vairamoorthy, Professor of Sustainable Urban Infrastructure Systems, UNESCO-IHE and School of Civil Engineering (UK) Zahirul Haque Khan, Division Head, Coast, Port and Estuary Division, Institute for Water Modelling (IWM) (BNGL) A.K.M. Kausher, Project Director Coastal Embankment Repair Project, Bangladesh Water Development Board (BNGL) G.A. Choudhury, Executive Director, Center for Environmental and Geographic Information Services (BNGL)
11.00-12.30 hrs	Theme: Realization of Infrastructure in a complex environment Speakers will discuss the realization of barriers, port extension, flood defense works in the setting of the economic, social and natural environment. Climate change will bring about a radical change in water management, especially in low-lying estuaries. At the same time, it will also create new opportunities for infrastructure, urban renewal and land reform. Gradually moving the Rotterdam harbour out to sea or building a 7 GW tidal power plant in the Severn Estuary at Bristol are just two relevant examples of multi functional engineering. Experience with large dredging projects in for example harbour extension projects are shared in this theme case.What can be learned from current billion-dollar projects that have multiple or combined goals like deepening the entrance to the harbour and protecting the environment of the surrounding delta. Topics that will be addressed in this case are: Engineering - embankments, dams, land reclamation and multi-functional use of infrastructure. Chairman: MSc (C.E.) H. Postma, Royal Bos Kalis NV and MSc (C.E.) M. Lindo, Van Oord NV Moderator: Prof. R.A Falconer, Halcrow Professor of Water Management Cardiff School of Engineering (UK) Y. Abidi, Halcrow Group - Severn Barriage (UK) T. Vellinga, Director of spatial planning, Port authority Rotterdam Maasvlakte 2 (NL) Prof. drs. Ir. J.K. Vrijling, Professor in Probabilistic Design and Hydraulic Structures, TUDelft (NL)
12.30-13.30 hrs	Lunch
13.30-15.00 hrs	Case: Nile River Delta (Cairo) Development of the Nile River Delta is covering a broad range of topics.From the irrigation and agriculture policies in Egypt, to climate change, to the national laws governing watermanagement projects. Discussion involves complex governance issues, projects that affect old Lands in the Delta, food crisis in Egypt as well as introduction of public-private partnerships in the irrigation sector in Egypt. The Aquaterra case session on the Nile River Delta will focus on the ability of best practices and innovations that could help stimulate and support economic activities in the Nile River Delta.In support of projects that stimulate for example the construction of an irrigation system that will divert water from the Nile to supply modern, export-oriented farms on reclaimed desert lands that have severely depleted groundwater sources. Topics that will be addressed in this case are: Natural coastal protection, wetlands restoration, Integrity of the ecosystem - biodiversity, environmental and Engineering - embankments, dams, land reclamation. Chairman: Prof. Ir. E. van Beek, Director Sustainable Watermanagement, Deltares (NL) Moderator: D. Waggonner, Partner Waggonner & Ball Archticts (US) Dr. S. EL Guindy, Director Central Office of the Advisory Panel Project on Water Management (EGY) M.S.Y. Abdel-Dayem, Central Office of the Advisory Panel Project on Water Management (EGY)
13.30-15.30 hrs	Case: Ciliwung -Jakarta: Delta-dialogue - From fighting with floods to living in harmony with water Djakarta is often struck by floods and the city wants to invest in structural solutions. The questions is? How to deal with urbanisation? This case session will be focussing on experiences in other deltas. People who are involved in other deltas will also be present and can add their experiences. Strong parallels, such as planning processes, preventive approaches with levees and evacuation preparations will be addressed in a panel discussion with Delta-experts from Vietnam (Mekong), Rotterdam, New Orleans and knowledge institute Deltares. Public Discussion with input from the audience with representatives of Delta's around the world. Topics that will be addressed in this case are: Climate change proofing -adaptive strategies, resilient, Innovative financing -Public Private Partnership. Chairman: Ir. R.O.T. Zijlstra - Royal Haskoning (NL) and Ir. H.M.C. Satijn - Living with Water (NL) Moderator: Prof. dr. ir. G.R. Teisman, Professor Governance Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam (NL) Mrs. S. Handhayani, Assistant Secretary for Development, Government of DKI Jakarta Province (INDO) MSc A. Harjadi, Chairman Jakarta Regional Planning Board, Provincial Government of Jakarta (INDO)
13.30-15.00 hrs	Theme: Natural Systems: management and restoration One of the well known problems in densely populated deltas is the loss of already scarce nature due to constantly advancing construction work. Management and restoration of natural coastal systems is one of the four main themes of the Aquaterra conference. 'Nature and project development can go hand in hand. Reclaiming land in such a way that it combines lots of nature with a pleasant living environment for residents. The focus within this theme will be on the equilibrium between economy and ecology. Climate change proofing in a sustainable and secure manner. Including a contribution from The Florida Everglades Comprehensive Restoration Project and The Sand Engine; a Innovative Dutch Coastal Development Project; a mound of sand just in front of the Dutch Coastal Zone that is used for a Natural way of land reclamation and to develop nature, safety, recreation and coastal rehabilitation.Topics that will be addressed in this case are: Natural coastal protection, wetlands restoration, Integrity of the ecosystem - biodiversity, environmental and Water quality control. K. G. Ammon, Deputy Executive Director, Everglades Restoration, South Florida (US) Mr(s). drs. E.M. van Dam, Senior Consultant Water security, Province of South Holland (NL) Prof. dr. ir. H. de Vriend, Director Science, Deltares (NL) Dhr. A. Berkhuijsen, head of the Estuary and Delta Region Development Programme, WWF (NL)
13.30-15.00 hrs	Theme: Land and Water Use development adaptation The word is innovation, innovation, innovation. This theme session will bring you ‘innovation’. Japan is the global leader in integrating flood prevention in urban development. The Edogowa ward will present several very innovative combinations at Aquaterra 2009. "Edogawa is situated on the Tokyo Bay and is often faced with extreme rainfall and typhoons. The ward is currently building super levees alongside the Edo river. This is a gradual process. As soon as a ward directly beyond the existing river levee is ready for renovation, it is torn down. Then the existing levee is widened and the ward is rebuilt on top. In this case, the super levee is not constructed in one go as an individual hydraulic project. Instead it is developed in phases as part of the wider urban development. Moreover, the value of the new houses is much higher as the residents have a wide view over the river and no longer look at the bottom of the levee. Topics that will be addressed in this case are:Climate change proofing -adaptive strategies, resilient and Urban development. Spatial planning & zoning. Chairman: Ir. H.P.J. van Schaik - Co-operative programme on Water and Climate and Prof. Dr. Ir. C. Zevenbergen, Dura Vermeer (NL) Moderator: K. Vairamoorthy, Professor os Sustainable Urban Infrastructure Systems, UNESCO-IHE and school of Civil Engineering (UK) Nobuyuki Tsuchiya, DG Public Works Department, Edogawa City Office (JP) J.E. Lyngby, Coastal Zone management expert DHI and responsible for Coastal activities in the UNEP-DHI Centre (DK) K. Vairavamoorthy, Professor of Sustainable Urban Infrastructure Systems, UNESCO-IHE and school of Civil Engineering (UK)
15.300-15.30 hrs	Tea Break
15.30-17.00 hrs	Hosted Presentations Effective Coastal Defences A new solution for effective coastal defences is provided by the elastomeric polyurethane system Elastocoast® specially developed by the BASF subsidiary Elastogran. Elastocoast is a PU plastic for flexibly clamping together dike breakwaters composed of broken stone. The new PU technology can contribute to increasing the stability of breakwaters and in this way secure endangered segments of coastline. In additon, it is effective and provides an alternative to conventional rigid structures based on concrete and bitumen reinforced revetments. Several pilot projects have demonstrated the advantages of this system. The first pilot projects have been carried out since 2004 on Germany’s North Sea coast in collaboration with the Institute of Hydraulic Engineering at the University of Hamburg-Harburg (TUHH) and the Office for Rural Areas (ALR), Schleswig-Holstein. An example is the “Hamburger Hallig” in the north of Husum, Germany, where early in 2004 120 square metres were freshly covered. Another example is the “Sylt Elbow” area near List, Germany, where 270 square metres were protected with five metric tons of Elastocoast® material. This part of the North Frisian islands is exposed to extreme erosion and the new breakwater there protects an open zone of powerful breakers. Professor H.J. Verhagen TU Delft Round table: Knowledge for Climate: the Netherlands and California joining forces in climate change adaption Moderator: P. Wijsman, NWP Liaison Officer in California (NL) Speakers: P. Vellinga, Chairman knowledge for Climate, K. Knuuti, USACE chief of Engineers (NL), W. Travis, California Climate Change Adaption Strategy (US) The Netherlands and California are both frontrunners in water management and climate change. The Dutch Knowledge for Climate research programme aims to bring the two together and establish a partnership between the Netherlands and California in climate change adaptation. There will be exciting presentations and discussion in this round table on new developments in climate change adaptation in both the Netherlands and California. Ecoshape, Building with Nature ‘Building with Nature’ is an innovation programme managed and administered by the foundation EcoShape, Building with Nature. This program, funded jointly by a consortium of private companies, knowledge and academic institutes and the Netherlands government, aims at creating innovations enabling sustainable development of hydraulic infrastructure: Building with Nature. Activities include the realization of pilot projects and development of practical tools as well as applied and fundamental research. With presentations in a workshop setting, this session focuses on four innovative cases where the ‘Building with Nature’ concept is being developed. Moderator: C. Broers (NL) Speakers: J. van de Meene (NL) S. Aarninkhof (NL) Mr(s) A. Hibma (NL) K. Lulofs (NL) M. Baptist (NL) Natural Ecosystems and Environmental Flows For their preservation and for human well-being, natural ecosystems and environmental flows need to become an integral part of land and water management planning, decision- making and implementation processes. What role can existing international laws and conventions play? What can be done in national and local level planning processes to take human needs, as well as local values and conditions into account? The continued existence of catchments, being part of a larger freshwater system, and coastal areas with brackish to salt circumstances, is threatened by land development and reclamation. In order to provide space for agricultural use, city planning, infrastructure, and housing, land use often is changed and natural ecosystems disappear or suffer stress. As a result of an integrated assessment, where economic, environmental, and management and development issues are addressed, sustainable land and water resources management can arise. Within catchments, developments upstream can have a large impact on possible circumstances and development options downstream, e.g. in deltas. Hosted by: Alterra / Wageningen UR / Imares - research on water management Delta Dialogues: Round Table Discussion on Delta Issues A round table discussion initiated by Royal Haskoning open to watermanagers in delta regions as follow up of earlier meetings. This round table will be used as an evaluation of earlier so-called ‘delta dialogues’ which aimed to create an interactive setting in which different stakeholders from different delta’s learn from each others views on the challenges and solutions. These dialogues have been organised for different delta regions (Mekong, Jakarta, Netherlands). Outcome of this round table session: Overview of lessons learned regarding challenges and solutions. The results will be used as input for a following meeting at the World Water Forum in Istanbul where the discussion and exchange will be continued. Discussion is open to all Aquaterra delegates. Speaker(s) to be announced. IBM dialogue session The IBM dialogue session with the next topics on the agenda: Smart Bay, Smart Levee, IJkdijk and other interesting cases. IBM & Watermanagement In response to growing concerns over climate change and its potential impact on low-lying coastal regions IBM has established a Global Center of Excellence for Water Management in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and helps our public sector clients worldwide to develop enhanced prediction and protection systems for low-lying coastal areas and river deltas. By collaborating with partners and clients that have a global presence in water and energy related problems, IBM brings innovative perspectives the reach across ecosystems to solve problems no one could have solved individually.
18.00-19.00 hrs	Busses leave from congress venue
19.00-21.30 hrs	Reception & dinner - Social Event at the Dutch West India Company In May of 1645 Peter Stuyvesant was selected by the Dutch West India Company to as the last Dutch Director-General of the colony of New Netherland (later renamed New York) from 1647. Stuyvesant's accomplishments as director-general included a great expansion for the settlement of New Netherlands beyond the southern tip of Manhattan. Among the projects built by Stuyvesant's administration were the protective wall on Wall Street, the canal that became Broad Street, and Broadway. The Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, New York is also named after him. The social event of Aquaterra will take place at The West Indies House in Amsterdam in the Meeting Room where Stuyvesant was appointed the last Dutch Director-General of the colony New Amsterdam.