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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
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Water as Leverage
Water is crucial to our lives; it shapes our environment, allows us to grow food, impacts our health, fosters biodiversity, and fuels our economies. Yet global developments such as climate change and rapid urbanisation put this precious resource under pressure. Cities around the world feel the effects of these challenges, yet they can also help… -
Singapore adopts Dutch polder concept as new land reclamation method at Pulau Tekong
Singapore is reclaiming land through the development of a polder at the north-western tip of Pulau Tekong, an island north-east of mainland Singapore. This cost-saving method, used for the first time in Singapore, will be adopted by the Housing & Development Board (HDB) for the upcoming land reclamation project. When the polder is completed… Future proof infrastructure -
Sufficient freshwater in adaptive delta
The Dutch government's Delta Program works to ensure the availability of sufficient freshwater, also in the future. The Delta Decision Freshwater, part of the Delta Program, must ensure that sufficient fresh water is available for essential applications such as drinking water and agriculture. Deltares contributes to the quantitative… Water supply -
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 -
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. -
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… -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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