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…
Partner Content
11 stories
The Dutch polder dilemma
In a country known for its polders, the Hedwigepolder was depoldered in 2018, as a ‘nature compensation’ measure. Hedwige was…
Can you hear the rivers?
To mitigate flooding caused by rapid urbanisation, inadequate drainage system and climate-induced intense rains, Croatia chooses blue-green infrastructure such as…
Croatia
•
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.…
Weather information improves farmers’ resilience in Bangladesh
The WATERAPPscale project in Bangladesh addresses the climate challenges that riverside communities and their agricultural lands face. By combining scientific…
Climate-smart agriculture for a resilient coastal Bangladesh
The decline in agricultural production in Bangladesh due to climate change calls for research and adaptation. Research institutes from Bangladesh…
A new horizon for smallholders in the Bengal delta
An initiative on weather information service sharing in Bangladesh is leading to a positive impact on the farmers, as they…
The Source of Life
Freshwater ecosystems are essential to humanity. But these biodiversity hotspots are now among the most threatened on Earth. It'…
Thailand
•
Integrated planning ensures equitable access to water in Bolivia
Linking watershed management to water and sanitation issues to reduce poverty and improve livelihoods are central to Bolivia WATCH, an…
Bolivia
•
Earning money is key to women’s empowerment
By improving agriculture water management in the polders of coastal Bangladesh the Blue Gold Program pursues socio-economic development and diversified…
The Dutch solution to sea level rise: make holes in the dikes
The number of dams and dikes is still increasing worldwide. They provide protection against high water and fresh water basins.…