Rivierta
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Abyan Nauli Harahap
Master
Wageningen University & Research
Lukas Keizer
Master
Wageningen University and Research
Ajeng Putri Andani
Master
Wageningen University & Research
Ayu Cahyani
Bachelor
Bandung Institute of Technology
Gita Amalya Chairinida
Master
Wageningen University and Research
Armadhani Zula
Master
Wageningen University & Research
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About the team
We are Rivierta, a dynamic and energetic group with interdisciplinary background that inspired by the flow of Mississippi river. Our teams thrives on collaboration, innovation, and a shared pulse that keeps us in sync.
Our vision
The AlveGlyph 2120 vision proposes a transformation from reactive, levee-dependent defense to a regenerative delta model that aligns human development with natural geomorphological processes. By treating the river’s sediment as "natural ink," this strategy utilizes tactical intelligence to rebuild the delta’s physical and social foundations. At the core of this transition is the AlveGlyph model, which integrates Earth Observation (EO) data from platforms like AlphaEarth Foundations to guide precise nature-based interventions. Marker Wadden-inspired sediment trapping and peatland restoration will reclaim lost land, while hybrid blue-green infrastructure including oyster reefs and mangrove-aquaculture nurseries restores the estuarine health vital to local fisheries. These high-resolution digital insights ensure that nature-based defenses evolve dynamically with rising tides and shifting sediment plumes. True resilience in Venice is rooted in Adaptive Governance and community empowerment. We propose "Governance as a living accord," which replaces centralized decision-making with a co-management scheme that integrates local indigenous identity and scientific expertise. Supported by circular energy microgrids and "Delta-Expert" schools, this pathway ensures that the next generation is equipped to manage the delta’s complex flows. AlveGlyph 2120 transforms Venice from a vulnerable "end of the road" into a self-sustaining, living laboratory for climate adaptation.
Our inventory & analysis
The delta has been formed by sediment deposition over millennia, creating marshes, swamps, and estuaries. Today, natural processes are disrupted. Levees, shipping channels, oil-gas extraction, and river engineering have disconnected the river from its floodplains, accelerating subsidence. Combined with sea level rise, the delta is losing its land at alarming rate. Our study area, Venice, faces this challenge. The coastal town that depends its livelihood on fishing, offshore economic activities, is at risk. Sediments that used to retain the wetlands are disappearing due to erosion that carries the sediments out into the sea, introducing saltwater intrusions. As wetlands fading, storm surges threaten. Delta protection structures causing the grounds to sink. Critical infrastructure becomes vulnerable, pressuring local economy. Our river discharge and risk modelling analysis suggests that under higher emissions, Venice may face increasing salinity stress during dry months, which could affect freshwater supply, ecosystems, and fisheries. Flood projections show rising exposure of extremity. Yet, the Mississippi’s vast catchment delivers large volumes of sediments, giving us hope for potential sediment restoration through natural processes. However, fragmented governance and inaccuracy of data making tactical plans prone to drop-off midways. A systemic adaptive piloted strategy is urgently needed to decelerate land loss.