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Marc Huygens

Marc is currently working as Environmental Manager within the DEME group, focussing on implementing environmental engineering and nature-based solutions within DEME’s global international marine works. He graduated MSc Civil Engineering and holds a PhD in Civil Marine works (on integrated coastal zone management) from Ghent University. After an academic start at the Hydraulics Laboratory at Ghent University, he was 10 years active on the international water consultancy forum.

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Articles By Marc Huygens

Bankbusters: Ecosystem-based riverbank management
Authors: Tomas Sterckx | Marc Huygens | Pieter Degroote | Dr. Niels Van Putte

Estuarine tidal wetlands offer vital ecosystem services, including flood protection, erosion control and water purification. However, these estuarine ecosystems actually face significant pressures caused by both human activities and natural forces, leading to habitat and ecosystem degradation and loss. The Bankbusters project adressess these issues by reusing soft dredged sediments to restore tidal marshes and mudflats as natural riverbank systems. As such, this initiative promotes biodiversity, enhances flood resilience and supports sustainable economic growth through innovative, eco-friendly and resilient solutions in the Scheldt estuary.

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Coastbusters: A nature-based solutions coastal management alternative
Authors: Thibaud Mascart | Tomas Sterckx | Sophie Delerue-Ricard | Jan Fordeyn | Marc Huygens

Taking a fresh look at traditional, unsustainable coastal defence methods. A pioneering project discovers some inspiring concepts, including using biogenic reefs for ecosystem-based flood defence.

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