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On this page you will find an overview of current projects being carried out by Deltares.

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148 projects found

  1. Sustainable decommissioning of offshore wind turbine foundations

    The current lifetime of offshore wind farms in the North Sea is, in general, limited to 25 years. At the end of its life, turbine owners have the responsibility to completely decommission the wind turbine structure, including its monopile foundation. In this project, hydraulic pile extraction, which allows for the complete removal of the monopile…     Energy transition

  2. Smart dike reinforcement using smooth block revetments

    Dozens of kilometres of dike are strengthened every year in the Netherlands. In collaboration with Rijkswaterstaat, the local water authorities and commercial parties, Deltares is looking at whether smooth block revetments are a smart solution to protect dikes against wave action.

  3. TRANS2 for more future-proof waterways

    Waterborne transport faces major challenges, including geopolitical instability, labour market tightness, energy transition (sustainability), the nitrogen crisis and technological developments keep the sector busy. Outdated bridges and locks and longer periods of low or high flow also cause regular delays. To make waterborne transport more robust…

  4. Improving sponge effect landscapes

    Sponge effects involve natural ways of retaining water in the water and soil system. This helps reduce the impact of flooding and drought, as well as preventing further loss of biodiversity.     Resilient cities Health water, soil Floods Water supply Drought

  5. From a ‘green soup’ to clean water in the ditch

    BioValves developed an innovative mobile water filtration system inspired by how mussels work. Thanks to a grant from the NEW-TTT programme, BioValves got the chance to further develop and validate their idea. The hydraulic performance of the water filtration system was thoroughly tested in Deltares' research facilities.     Health water, soil

  6. European Digital Twin Ocean – EDITO ModelLab

    The European Digital Twin Ocean platform makes knowledge, data and tools available to every citizen, researcher and policymaker to enable them to better use marine and coastal areas worldwide. The EDITO ModelLab also gives them the opportunity to contribute with their own knowledge.     Health water, soil Floods Energy transition

  7. Serious game for groundwater extraction negotiations in Vietnam

    Livelihoods in the world's deltas, including the Mekong delta, are threatened by anthropogenic and climate factors. Upstream dam construction and overextraction of water and sediment resources lead to droughts, accelerated land subsidence, deterioration of water quality and salinisation of water resources. One of the main problems mentioned in…     Subsidence Water supply Sea level rise Drought

  8. Innovative drainage for freshwater supply in Zeeland

    Agriculture in the Dutch province of Zeeland is threatened by drought and salinisation. Farmers on Schouwen-Duiveland are struggling with limited freshwater resources and rising saltwater pressure. To meet this challenge, Deltares is working with farmers and governments on an innovative drainage solution. This system helps retain rainwater and…     Health water, soil

  9. Climate change in relation to vector borne diseases – One Health PACT

    Outbreaks of (new) infectious diseases in humans and animals are occurring more often and worldwide. That is linked to various factors, such as international trade and travelling, population growth and climate change. In the Netherlands, a relatively large number of people, livestock and animals live near each other. Combined with our water-rich…     Health water, soil

  10. Reducing cascading impacts of flooding in Small Island States

    Many Small Island States frequently face significant flooding, causing loss of life and damage to property, with cascading impacts on agriculture and infrastructure. Due to climate change, intensifying extreme weather events and rising sea levels will exacerbate these hazards. At the same time, these states are highly vulnerable to increasing…     Floods

  11. Nature-based Solutions in New Orleans and Charleston

    In New Orleans, Hurricane Katrina caused 1,833 deaths and over $153 billion in damage in 2005. Afterwards, much was invested in large-scale water safety such as levees and in hundreds of small-scale green-blue facilities such as 'Nature-based Solutions (NbS)'. Examples include wadis, rain gardens and permeable pavements. Charleston also has many…     Subsidence Floods Resilient cities

  12. Digital Twins

    Digital Twins play a key role across a range of industries. They help their users efficiently within a single digital system, enabling stakeholder engagement in complex environments. As such, they are becoming increasingly prevalent in modelling approaches. Deltares is at the forefront of the Digital Twin revolution, working on several key…