Sediment Deposition (Natural and Artificial Nourishment) in Coastal and Riverine Environments

Dear Colleagues,

Worldwide, coastal and riverine environments are very dynamic areas, with high biodiversity and rapid morphological changes, but are also under high anthropogenic pressure. Sediment dynamics is an important subject in such areas, and it can be a key issue in the equilibrium, protection, leisure, and social-economic activities in coastal and riverine environments. Sediment planning and management, the study of sediment dynamics and new solutions considering the circular economy, and nature-based infrastructures, are essential to prevent their degradation and increase their resilience to anthropogenic pressure and climate change.

In this regard, it is important to disseminate the most up-to-date scientific knowledge on sediment planning, management, and dynamics in coastal and riverine environments. Thus, this Special Issue invites significant research on in situ and remote sensing sediment monitoring (natural and/or artificial), coastal and riverine natural deposition and artificial nourishment, coastal and riverine erosion and morphodynamics, coastal and riverine dredging, climate change effects, novel solutions considering the circular economy, nature-based infrastructures, and decision support systems. Case studies addressing a specific challenge are particularly welcome, but analytical, physical, and numerical modelling contributions will also be considered.

Dr. Joaquim Pais-Barbosa
Dr. Diogo Mendes
Guest Editors

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