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Seminar “Geotechnics in Maritime Works - Learning from Experience”   At HAEDES we don’t work in silos, we pursue to actively listen and engage with valuable contributions from experts of a given field – this is the core premise of innovation and continuous creation. As such, Francisco Bastos attended the seminar "Geotechnics in Maritime Works - Learning from Experience," taking place on 2nd and 3rd December (2024) at Port of Leixões.   The initiative was organized by CPGT (Portuguese Commission for Geotechnics in Transport) through its Working Group 2 (Port Geotechnics), in collaboration with CPMT (Portuguese Commission for Ground Improvement) of the SPG (Portuguese Geotechnical Society), being sponsored by us.   This event is a meaningful opportunity to reflect on lessons from the past while exploring future trends and potential in the maritime and port sectors.   #portlogistics #inspiration #network #geotechnics

Last week Josep Coma Romera represented HAEDES at the #MaritimeHub2024 in Barcelona, sharing and debating our vision on nature-based solutions for coastal and marine challenges. To unfold and reinforce Blue Growth and the Blue Economy, we continuously strengthen our HAEDES-ecosystem through dialogue and discovery. Knowledge is an ever winding journey, not a destination. #Naturebasedsolutions #Debate #Challenges #Opportunities #LivingEcosystem #MarineInnovation #BlueGrowth

At HAEDES we enable independent, creative & qualitative engineering & consultancy for natural waters at sea, rivers and cities. We tackle the cause of problems, not the consequences. Weprovide tailored solutions and co-create for the shared well-being of society, environment and planet. Believing in the added value of being inspired by Nature and its regenerative strength, we experiment to weave the silos conditioning us. To elevate our consciousness, activities and daily endeavours. This means we assert expertise but foster knowledge transfer. Acknowledge a healthy ego and foster ownership. Transact based on reciprocity and added value. Depart from linear and mechanistic approaches into complex and systemic thinking, underlying a regenerative way of working and interacting. This also means that we - as engineers, scientists, technical experts, … - operate in the building blocks of societal infrastructure and natural world but also address and share what enriches our soul: true connection through nature, poetry, painting or music. We are individuals and one living ecosystem where no separation is needed. Sharing what touches, amazes and inspires us, is an inherent part of the way we work. Interconnectedness is part of the HAEDES Soul. #regenerativeleaderschip #connectivity #sharing #systemthinking #Soul

🌿 Milestone Achieved: AquaForest Takes Root! 🌿 At AquaForest, impactful consultancy means transforming insights into tangible, lasting change. We're enthousiastic to share the creation of the AquaForest island — a 50-hectare sanctuary crafted from reclaimed sediments, soon to become a thriving mangrove forest! 🌱 As a trusted partner, we've collaborated with partner, authorities and stakeholders to bring this vision to life. Leveraging our HAEDES NESEV ecosystem services analysis tool, we assessed the anticipated social and economic impact of this new ecosystem on the Guayaquil delta and the El Morro Natural Park. 🌎 A heartfelt thank you to our partners to take us along: G-STIC: Global Sustainable Technology & Innovation Community, Vlaamse overheid, IUCN, Mantis Consulting, South Pole, Jan De Nul Group, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, University of Antwerp, Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral, Fundacion Calisur. #sustainability #ecosystemrestoration #AquaForest #mangroves #Guayaquil #Ecuador

The only constant is Change. We cherish the diversity of perspectives and expertise, stimulation innovation and, in doing so, making our HAEDES living system more robust, anti-fragile and flexible. We experience our team as a wolfpack, where interactions between members are making our pack stronger. Just as the wolfpack has collective intelligence and strength, our organizational system develops unique qualities through collaboration and interaction. We keep evolving, to adapt to the challenges of tomorrow. That is why we believe in the strength of diversity. In our strive to unfold conditions conducive to live, we keep on tapping into the rhythm of life. That is why we welcome: Francisco Bastos, committed to design infrastructure that supports coastal resilience and to deliver insights to support flourishing marine and terrestrial environments. João Alves, committed to foster meaningful connections between science, innovative ideas, and policy. His dream is to be part of a team that drives impactful change, advocating for the health of our marine environment while empowering local communities. Alessandro Corsini, committed to enable his talents in view of realization of projects on site. Boosting HAEDES’ capacities related to contract management, tender processes and site follow-up. Herma E., committed to leverage her expertise in front-end and back-end technologies to create seamless, user-friendly applications that are not only functional but purpose-designed. Theo Moura, committed to explore his passion for advancing technology in the intricacies of the ocean environment, integrating his passion for wave mechanics, coastal processes and innovative measurement and observation technologies. Welcome all to the HAEDES’ wolfpack. Enjoy the journey. #team #wolfpack #diversity #change #regenerativeleadership #livingsystem

Last week two of our colleagues Duc Anh NGUYEN and Tom De Vits represented HAEDES at the #PIANC dredging conference and the #GEFE2024 in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam! Blue and Green solutions are part of our DNA. Therefore we reached out to our Vietnamese friends and partners to listen to how they perceive the various challenges Vietnam is facing today and tomorrow. At HAEDES we listen to learn, to transform challenges into possibilities and opportunities. A special thanks goes out the wonderful support given by Eve Devoldere Kim Demeyer and Thu Van from Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT)! We are grateful to have met so many engaged people and we look forward to the next steps in unfolding the potential of a green-blue future of Vietnam! #FIT #Greensolutions #SoulEngineering #Networking #Sustainability #HCMC #Vietnam

HAEDES' Climate Proof Tool in action. Yesterday, HAEDES and De Vlaamse Waterweg nv facilitated the workshop “Climate Proof for Future Challenges: Building Climate-Resilient Infrastructures with a Climate Proof Tool” to the #GreenDeal learning network. The Climate Proof Tool was introduced to a multistakeholder setup (municipalities, cities, governments and consulting companies) using the Seine-Scheldt project as a case study. The 40 participants were invited to actively engage and co-create, weaving feedback, ideas, and recommendations into useful outputs for innovation. The Climate Proof Tool qualitatively evaluates climate resilience by addressing two key aspects: 1) examine project’s vulnerability to climate change impacts; 2) assess the risk of environmental impacts of the project such as floods, drought, heat island effect, or other hazards. Compliance and systemic thinking are a plus, as it calculates the carbon footprint of the infrastructure throughout its entire lifecycle. This is a breakthrough instrument to project developments in infrastructure, blue-green solutions, dredging works, etc. #climateproof #climatechange #floods #droughts

On October 4th HAEDES' ecosystem met in Flanders (Kalken) during our Client event. This was an initiative to do more than showcase; we devoted this event to appreciate, re-connect, and inspire. Appreciate because it started with a visit to our silent stakeholder, an invaluable part of our ecosystem and to which all of us depend on - nature. A walk to Kalkense Meersen, acknowledging the role of integrated water management and engineering practices to foster habitat quality and landscape conservation. A glimpse of the potential of harmonious developments in territories. Re-connect as we revisited past projects, ongoing challenges, and aspirations. An opportunity to rekindle our stakeholders why we do business the way we do it, advancing holistic solutions and meaningful applications on climate resilience and sustainable water systems, aquaculture, dredging, and blue growth in general. Re-connect to honour our joint endeavours. Inspire with a suggestive event theme: “witches”. Revisiting how deep connections to Nature were historically and locally tormented with pejorative premises, questioning if society lost the chance to further understand what sometimes is only believed and felt. Client event 2024, more than showcase: appreciate, reconnect, inspire. #inspire #nature #reconnect #celebrate

“Where were you all this time?” was the positive reaction we received during our first meeting with the BlueBio Alliance (BBA), confirming our membership is valued. For HAEDES, being a member of BlueBio Alliance (BBA) is a logical step. Portugal benefits from a fantastic geopolitical advantage, having an immense marine potential and vivid marine sector. Since a few years we are unfolding and exploring the potential of seaweed as Nature-based Solution and as a component to boost marine biodiversity. This is made possible thanks to projects like MARCOS, AQUABREAK, and the recently lauched I3-4-SEAWEED project. But we want to do more. To create systemic development we can adopt an attitude that favors the potential of creating a field of caring, co-creativity and co-responsibility. Going from shared challenges into shared developments. As a member of the BlueBio Alliance we take a new step in the interaction with a network of start-up’s, SME’s, research institutes and governmental entities to further unravel the potential of the blue bioeconomy. #partnerships #bleueconomy #seaweed #membership

New project, new start, new ideas. The combination between seaweed and technology does not seem evident. Not for us. In the I3-4-SEAWEED project, HAEDES will develop digital solutions for offshore aquaculture providing real time access to crucial met-ocean indicators, parameters that allow to assess the farm health status while facilitating planning of activities and operations. Last week we actively participated in the Kick-off of the I3-4-SEAWEED project, hosted by the Universidade de Coimbra. Together with 16 partners, we are committed to unfolding solutions to support the developments of the EU seaweed sector. Connecting people, ideas and solutions is what drives us. I3-4-SEAWEED offers the potential to cultivate this in an environment where creativity and imagination is valued. Together with the partners we will start assessing the seaweed farmers’ needs to initiate the development of a tailor-made tool. 📻 Stay tuned to engage with us in these developments! I3-4-SEAWEED is supported by the I3 funding programme of European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) F6S Innovation SUBMARINER Network for Blue Growth EEIG KU Leuven GreenCoLab ALGAplus Production and Trading of Seaweed and Derived Products S.A. Ficosterra Irish Seaweed Consultancy Ltd. HAEDES VIVES University of Applied Sciences @Associaçao Oceano Verde BGT Consulting Group - Business | Government | Technology Revi Food bv Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Pittman Seafoods Universidade de Coimbra NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research The Seaweed Company #blueeconomy #seaweed #digitaltwin #partnership #biodiversity #research