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  • Hydrology
  • Civil Engineering

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  • The Madeira River is one of the last undeveloped megarivers, exhibiting natural morphological processes.
  • Existing navigation infrastructure is minimal, presenting an opportunity for sustainable development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish a safe, reliable, and sustainable navigation channel in the Madeira River.
  • To integrate nature-based solutions (NbS) into infrastructure development for communities and water resources.

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  • Fluvial geomorphology analysis and hydrodynamic modeling to understand river behavior.
  • Designing navigation improvements that leverage natural geomorphic processes.
  • Prioritizing beneficial reuse of dredged sediment and using dynamic structures with local materials.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated successful application of NbS in shaping a navigation channel.
  • Balanced navigation needs with ecological and social benefits through adaptive management.
  • Leveraged natural river energy and stakeholder collaboration.

Conclusions:

  • Nature-based approaches offer sustainable navigation improvements.
  • NbS provide ecological and social benefits, aligning with UN SDGs and IUCN standards.
  • This project showcases a practical model for integrating NbS into river infrastructure.