SAND MOTOR PROTECTING COASTAL COMMUNITIES IN TOGO AND BENIN

The coastline of Togo and Benin moves between 1 and, in some places, even 10 metres every year. Land inwards, of course. Climate change is the cause: sea level rise leads to coastal erosion and that poses a direct threat to economic activities and life on the West African coast. “The inhabitants of this region depend primarily on fishing and tourism for their incomes and livelihoods. Thanks to this coastal protection project, they can benefit from the opportunities the beach and coastal environment offer them, now and in the future,” says Boskalis regional manager Pieter Boer.

IADC publishes its Annual Report 2023

In this “Annual Report” the Board gives an overview of the state of affairs of IADC and its activities in 2023. The report highlights various projects that the Association has undertaken for the year.

Lara Gehrmann wins the IADC Young Author – Pitch Talk Award 2024

IADC bestowed the CEDA Young Pitch Talk Award 2024 to Lara Gehrmann, from Hülskens Sediments, Germany. This special award is given to “stimulate the promotion of new ideas and encourage younger men and women in the dredging industry”.

Juan Cruz Andrini wins the IADC Young Author Award 2024

IADC bestowed the Young Author Award 2024 to Juan Cruz Andrini. The award is given annually to “stimulate the promotion of new ideas and encourage younger men and women in the dredging industry”.

IADC Seminar on Dredging and Reclamation held from 15-19 June 2026 in Delft

To optimise the chances of the successful completion of a project, contracting parties should, from the start, fully understand the requirements of a dredging project. IADC’s five-day seminar strives to provide an understanding of the basics of dredging through lectures and workshops which are given by industry experts in a classroom setting for a hands-on […]