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How to prepare Tokyo Olympics 2021 for next super typhoon?
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In an internal study, researchers from Deltares analysed the probability and possible consequences of typhoons during the Summer Olympics of 2021 in Tokyo, Japan, and what actions could be taken to minimise adverse consequences during the sporting event to the team and equipment. 
People matters – Why quantifying inclusion is key to climate adaptation
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Climate change is expected to have major consequences for the availability and quality of water, and lead to more intense and frequent natural disasters. The impact on people with little capacity to adapt will be disastrous. The CAS side-event ‘For people’s sake’ showed that inclusiveness is essential in climate change adaptation investments to establishing a more equal society. The importance of social inclusion is increasingly acknowledged, but making the concept tangible in the field is considered challenging.
Drought in cities: a global problem
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There are no fewer than 54 cities worldwide with a high risk of drought. Our solution? Knowledge about water systems and good governance. Read more about this in this blog by groundwater expert Dimmie Hendriks.
The future of realtime hydrological forecasting
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Real-time flood forecasting is one of the most effective flood risk management measures. Indeed, many governments operate bespoke hydrological forecasting services that continuously monitor and forecast coastal and fluvial water levels.
