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Clear information allows for more flood risk preparedness
Residents in Limburg were not all well informed about possible flood risks and some were very surprised that floods could occur to this extent in their hometown. That is one of the conclusions of a study conducted by the Vrije Universiteit van Amsterdam and Deltares, following the July 2021 flood. Increasing risk awareness can lead citizens (and also governments) to be better prepared for floods, which can reduce damage and casualties in future events.
ROST takes silver at European Sea Sailing Championship with help from Deltares
With the help of a flow model from Deltares and clever sailing, the Rotterdam Offshore Sailing Team (ROST) managed to achieve second place at the European Sea Sailing Championships on the Westerschelde near Breskens. Besides the young talent in the boat and good coaching of the sailing team, a decisive asset was knowledge about the currents in the dynamic area in the estuary of the Westerschelde.
Flora and fauna flourish on Marker Wadden
More and more plants and animals can be found on the islands of the Marker Wadden. They include rare species such as the long-tailed duck, the little gull and the corncrake. At the KIMA conference in Amsterdam tomorrow, researchers will present five years of research on the Marker Wadden.
We need to prepare now for the sea level rise of the future
Meters of sea level rise are no longer a question of “if”, but “when”. For a low-lying country like The Netherlands, the impacts of sea level rise will be catastrophic if we don’t prepare now for the adaptation we will need in the future. In a recent study, Deltares explored options to sustain the Netherlands far into the future, with several meters of sea-level rise. This new study builds on previous Deltares research into consequences of accelerated sea-level rise (2018) and potential strategies (2019).
Deltalife no.17 is online available!
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PREPSOIL kick-off meeting
This week the PREPSOIL kick-off meeting is about to take place on the 14th and 15th of September 2022 in Aarhus, Denmark. This first physical meeting provides an opportunity for the consortium to further discuss and plan the future activities for a successful implementation of the project. It will also provide a great opportunity for the consortium to meet each other in person, having met only virtually since July 2022, when the project started. At Deltares we are proud of being part of the PREPSOIL consortium! -
Climate change and the consequences for water supplies in Europe
It is dry and hot in Europe. According to the JRC (Joint Research Centre), the present situation is one of the driest in the last 500 years for the rivers. The Rhine discharge at Lobith fluctuated around 700 m3/s from 16 to 23 August. That is extremely low and it has consequences for shipping and regional water supplies. In a warmer climate, we will be faced with situations of this kind more often. What can we expect in the future for the Rhine? And what measures can we take? 
New classification of the world’s coastlines to improve climate action
We are proud to announce that we are releasing a new classification of the world’s coastlines to improve coastal climate change adaptation at local, regional and national level and strengthen coordinated climate action worldwide.-
NieuweWarmteNu! to build collective heating systems thanks to Growth Fund
With the help of 200 million euros from the National Growth Fund, NieuweWarmteNu! (NewHeatNow!) can phase out the use of natural gas by 26,000 homes and buildings, and over 800 acres of greenhouses. The Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate has decided to follow the recommendation of the Growth Fund committee and to invest in collective sustainable heating systems with all the members of the NWN! consortium. Deltares is one of those members and it co-wrote the proposal to accelerate the heating transition. 
Drought key issue for Deltares at SIWI World Water Week 2022
Deltares experts will attend the SIWI World Water Week 2022, hosting and contributing to sessions both online and in person. Drought will be a key issue for many of the sessions, which will look at how to tackle the issue from a range of different angles, including societal and governmental, geographical, resilience, and using nature-based solutions.-
Communities around small reservoirs more vulnerable to climate extremes
The water volume in small reservoirs is significantly more susceptible to seasonal and climate variability than larger reservoirs, leaving communities that rely on them more vulnerable to water scarcity and food insecurity, according to new research. -
Louisiana Governor visits the Netherlands to exchange lessons on flood risk management
This week Louisiana governor John Bel Edwards led a delegation of business and state leaders on an economic development, water management and resiliency mission to the Netherlands. The delegation visited Deltares and several flood risk management projects.
