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From source to sea transport and fate of plastic waste Indonesia
The World Bank has published a Deltares-led study estimating plastic waste discharges from land-based sources in Indonesia. In this study, we provide the first Indonesia-wide assessment integrating local waste data with actual hydrological conditions to tell the story of how local waste handling practices contribute to marine plastic pollution.-
Drought and wildfires in national Climate Impact Atlas
There are hundreds of wildfires annually in the Netherlands. Researchers from Deltares, Wageningen Environmental Research and the Institute for Physical Safety (IFV) looked ahead to 2050 and found a doubling of the possible places where wildfires could occur. -
More flexible drinking water production will soon become a necessity
Together with drinkwatercompany Vitens and consultant Ruimtevolk we are studying a more flexible drinking water production. A future-proof drinking water supply requires new and more flexible extraction concepts. 
Update to web viewer for aquathermal potential
The aquathermal viewer, which shows aquathermal potential in the Netherlands, has been updated. In addition to a quick scan of the potential of thermal energy from surface water (TEO), waste water (TEA) and drinking water (TED), this update also provides an extra in-depth overview of the feasibility of aquathermal energy in a given area.
Green Deal and a Blue Economy
The term 'blue economy' is being used more and more to describe a sustainable approach to using our seas and oceans.
REACHOUT project proposal selected by EU
Deltares and Climate Adaptation Services (CAS) submitted a major project proposal to the EU H2020 Green deal call in January. That REACHOUT proposal has now been selected.
Research looking at the limits of water use: will our groundwater ever run out?
Marc Bierkens, a professor at Utrecht University with a part-time position at Deltares, recently received the prestigious European Research Council Advanced Grant to investigate the current amount of extractable fresh groundwater on the planet. He will also be looking at which quantities will be economically acceptable in the future, and how much can be extracted in ways that are sustainable for people and nature.-
Deltares and Consultec selected to prepare national strategy for the Flood and Cyclone Early-Warning System in Mozambique
Deltares is a major partner in a winning consortium led by Consultec, one of the leading engineering firms in Mozambique. The consortium was selected by the Mozambique National Institute for Disaster Risk Management and Reduction (INGD) to strengthen the capacity for disaster risk preparedness in the provinces of Gaza, Inhambane and Zambézia. -
Free testing time in experimental facilities Deltares for SMEs and start-ups
Due to rising sea-level and an ever-growing population, the pressure on delta’s worldwide is increasing. New knowledge and innovations are needed to provide a safe and sustainable way of living in delta areas. Many of these innovations are being developed by start-ups and other small & medium Enterprises (SMEs), which could positively impact society. 
Building Urban Resilience to Network Disruptions
The interdependence of utilities in an urban environment makes it complex to quantify the risks and take effective measures to make the city more resilient. During a masterclass organised by the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and in cooperation with Resilient Cities Network, Deltares experts interactively guided 80 participants through the process of performing a resilience assessment. This knowledge helps governments to adapt to climate change rape against water-related events.
How field work can support big data: award winning paper
The American Geographical Society has announced that Ingrid Boas (WUR), Ruben Dahm (Deltares) and David Wrathall (Oregon State University) are selected to receive the ninth Wrigley-Fairchild Prize for their Geographical Review paper "Grounding Big Data on Climate-Induced Human Mobility". This paper was selected as the winner from 34 articles published in Geographical Review that were under consideration for the award.-
Global Water Watch
Societies and economies are under threat because of the unreliability of per capita water resources due to climate change, non-sustainable use and political instability. Worldwide water information is essential to address this fundamental challenge. To stimulate access to water information, the Dutch research institute Deltares has – with its partners World Resources Institute (WRI) and World Wide Fund (WWF) – received financial support from Google.org for the development of an app containing world-wide, high-resolution, near-real-time, water data.
