The International Sediment Initiative (ISI) is expected to add a new dimension to ongoing efforts aiming at sustainable sediment management, in the context of sustainable water resources development at the global scale.

The overall objective of the International Sediment Initiative is to promote and interact with activities that will result in:

·         Increased awareness of erosion and sedimentation issues;

·         Improved and sustainable management of soil and sediment resources;

·         Better advice for policy development and implementation.

The Case Studies presented in this series are designed to increase awareness of sediment issues, sediment transport processes and management options at the global scale.