Uncovering the hidden dangers within dikes
The dikes that prevent water from entering towns and protect people in the Netherlands are prone to risks caused by…
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The Dutch polder dilemma
In a country known for its polders, the Hedwigepolder was depoldered in 2018, as a ‘nature compensation’ measure. Hedwige was…
Bangladesh and the Netherlands unite for climate resilience
Bangladesh and the Netherlands join forces to develop a Delta Plan, fostering resilience and addressing climate emergency through innovative collaboration.…
This is how Dutch farmers are saving water for the future
Texel is at the forefront of climate change: by 2050, Wadden Island will be one of the driest places in…
Here comes the flood!
Interview series 'The Challenges of Tomorrow'
Dutch visual artist Rem van den Bosch
Aggravated by climate change, there…
"All hands on deck for the Netherlands to deliver now"
Interview series 'The Challenges of Tomorrow'
Dutch water envoy Henk Ovink
Severe impact of climate change such as…
“Every development should be climate proof”
Aggravated by climate change, there is a surge in sea level rise, floods, droughts and heat waves, and an increasing…
Changing the narrative on Dutch knowledge transfer
In this story, Shahnoor Hasan talks about her attachment with the Dutch Delta Approach and the people who work for…
Dutch delta expertise through Bangladeshi eyes
The University of Amsterdam, in collaboration with IHE Delft and Both ENDS, organised the panel discussion Delta Dynamics: Dutch masterplans…