Conference Day Two: Tuesday 24 March 2009

09.00 Chairman’s Welcome And Opening Remarks

Environment and ecosystems

09.10 Addressing The Challenges Facing Marine Ecosystems In The Middle East

• The current state of marine and coastal ecosystems in the Gulf
• Effective implementation of integrated coastal zone management
• Collective impacts of development, shipping and marine traffic
• The introduction of protected marine reserves and buffer zones

Thabit Zahran Al-Abdessalaam
Director of Biodiversity Management
Environment Agency, Abu Dhabi

09.50 Maintaining Water Quality To Retain Real Estate Value

• Maintenance of adequate circulation or flushing
• Reduction of potential pollutant loads
• Overview of hydrodynamic and water quality modelling, modelling approaches and tools
• Best Management Practices (BMPs)

Dr. Steve Peene
Vice President
Applied Technology and Management

11.00 Approaches For Reducing The Environmental Impact Of Coastal Development

• The importance of design
• Effective use of mangroves, artificial reefs and silt screens
• Storm water/runoff management – taking a wadi approach
• Taking remedial actions when damage has been caused

Dr. Nathalie Staelens
Principal Environmental Consultant
Dome Oilfield & Engineering Services

Coastal construction and challenges

11.40 An Overview Of The Engineering Design Issues For Coastal Developments

• Examination of the design process
• Reclamation issues, including soil improvement
• Protection against flooding
• Water and beach quality

Jesper Damgaard
Managing Director
COWI

12.20 Sustainable infrastructure for the coastal zone

• Planning considerations for sustainable infrastructure and optimising land use
• Transport infrastructure and networks
• Sustainable drainage and irrigation
• Best practice in tunneling and bridges

Dr. Anne Kerr
Director Transport and Infrastructure
Mott MacDonald Hong Kong

14.00 Waterfront Living And Quay Walls

• Protecting developments from waves and tides
• Evaluating site conditions and operational requirements
• Ensuring durability and sustainability
• Preventing environmental damage from occurring

Sai Krishna
Senior Project Manager – Dubai Waterfront
Dutco Balfour Beatty

14.40 Creating And Maintaining Sustainable Beaches

• Designing for a clean and aesthetically pleasing beachfront
• Planning for accessibility
• Selecting the right sand material
• Preventing erosion and longshore drift

Dr. Iain Roberts
Associate Maritime Engineer
Atkins

15.50 Overcoming The Logistical And Construction Challenges Associated With Coastal Development

• Forward-planning to pre-empt issues
• Dealing with traffic problems and restrictions
• Monitoring and maintaining standards
• Dealing with contractual disputes

Mike Cairney
Partner
EC Harris

16.30 Interactive Panel Session - The Future Of Urban Coastal Development

• The continued extension of coastlines
• Considering the cumulative effect of multiple developments
• The impact of climate change
• Preparing for a regulatory future

17.10 End Of Conference Day Two

[ Register Now] · [ Next: Workshops ]