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EMSAGG is pleased to contribute to its aim of disseminating information and encouraging the exchange of ideas across different disciplines involved in marine sand and gravel. This international conference will allow delegates to gain an understanding of the latest environmental, technical, regulatory, economic and future issues for marine sand and gravel and to share experiences and thoughts with international peers. An exciting programme with presentations from leading figures from all over Europe, and discussion sessions provide an effective means of gaining information and contacts within this area.
The 2009 EMSAGG conference is hosted by Arenaria Srl who joined EMSAGG in 2007. Arenaria Srl, a company of Officine Maccaferri Group and is the first Italian company to have permission to extract submarine deposits from the Adriatic Sea. Focusing its activities on integrated coastal zone management, the company aims to supply marine sand for coastal projects and maintenance operations.
The conference will be held at the Frentani Conference Centre located in the heart of Rome, just few steps away from Rome’s central station Termini, University of Rome (Università degli Studi di Roma “La Sapienza”), the CNR (Italian National Research Council) and Rome’s National Library. Rome is the capital city of Italy and stands on top of more than two and a half thousand years of history. Rome is the seat of the Roman Catholic Church that controls the Vatican City as its sovereign territory, an enclave of Rome. Today, Rome is a modern and cosmopolitan city and the third most visited tourist destination in the European Union. As one of the few major European cities that escaped World War II relatively unscathed, central Rome remains essentially Renaissance and Baroque in character. The historic centre of Rome is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Delegates will be able to network at a drinks reception to be held on 7th May 2009, which is included in the ticket price.
A limited amount of exhibition space is available at this event. Please email charles.perkin@ciria.org to enquire about fees and to discuss further.
Please note that this is a provisional programme. The final program will be available shortly.
Legislation and policy |
The Integrated EU Maritime Policy and maritime spatial planning – the way ahead |
Sediment management and integrated coastal zone management |
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Exploration and exploitation of marine sediments |
Digital geological information and competition for space in the marine environment: The rise of marine spatial |
Volumetric evolution of the Flemish sand banks: measurements and numerical modelling |
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Maasvlakte 2 project: sand extraction licensing, with an EMSAGG focus on the Environmental Impact |
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Maasvlakte 2 project: the winning DCM bid with an EMSAGG focus on the innovative cobble beach concept |
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Sustainable beach nourishment |
Building with nature: mega nourishments and ecological landscaping of extraction areas |
Pevensey Bay Sea Defence PFI: A unique approach to sea defences |
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Quality and quantity of sand deposits on Adriatic Continental shelf |
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Security of marine aggregate supply |
Marine aggregates in France: current production, materials, constraints expected and experienced and future development |
Experiences on permitting planning for gravel dredging in German North Sea sector |
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The strategic role and importance of marine aggregates to the overall supply of aggregates in the UK |
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Security of marine aggregate supply in Italy |
The second day of the conference will include a guided sight seeing tour of Rome, offering delegates the opportunity to explore the amazing highlights of Rome, including the many churches, historic palazzi, ruins, castles and also the rich Italian culture.
If you would like to find out more details of the 2009 EMSAGG Conference, please submit the form below. A programme and registration form will be sent to you shortly.