Projects
On this page you will find an overview of current projects being carried out by Deltares.
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174 projects found
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PHAROS – Restoring marine biodiversity through innovation and digital twins
Marine ecosystems are under increasing pressure from pollution, habitat loss and climate change, threatening biodiversity and the livelihoods that depend on healthy seas. PHAROS addresses this by demonstrating innovative solutions that restore marine habitats and create sustainable blue-economy opportunities. Deltares develops the methodologies… Biodiversity Health water, soil -
NAPSEA: joining forces to improve water quality from source to sea
How can we effectively reduce nutrient pollution in rivers and coastal seas, while accounting for climate change and complex governance structures? That question was at the heart of the NAPSEA project, which was completed in September 2025. NAPSEA focused on improving water quality in river basins and downstream marine ecosystems in Germany and… Future proof infrastructure Health water, soil Water supply -
Domestic freshwater supply for the Mekong Delta
Salinity of rivers and canals in the Mekong Delta is increasing due to sea level rise and deepening of the river. This happens in deltas all over the world. In the monsoon climate of the Mekong Basin, this leads to salinity concentrations exceeding thresholds for intake for drinking water supply during the low flow season. This Partners for Water… Drought Sea level rise Subsidence Water supply -
FutureLakes: Ecological restoration of European lakes
Freshwater lakes are of great importance for the supply of drinking water and food for both people and nature. However, in many parts of the world, the functioning of these freshwater lakes is under pressure due to human activity. Examples include nutrient overload, water scarcity, or an increase in substances that are toxic to aquatic life. To… Biodiversity Health water, soil Water supply -
Blauwe Bagger tests PFAS removal from dredged sediment
What if contaminated dredged sediment no longer had to be treated as waste, but could instead be reused as a valuable raw material? With this question, start-up Blauwe Bagger signed up for the Deltares SME Challenge. By taking part in the challenge, start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are given the opportunity to test their… -
AI models predict where reefs can recover
Oyster and mussel reefs are important bio-engineers that enhance biodiversity and strengthen coastal ecosystems. However, many of these reefs have disappeared due to overfishing, disease and changes in the ecosystem. Under the European Nature Restoration Regulation, the Netherlands must determine where restoration of these habitats is possible.… Biodiversity Health water, soil -
MERLIN - Building blocks for scaling up the restoration of freshwater ecosystems in the landscape
Nature in Europe is in a worrying state, and the effects of climate change will only exacerbate this situation. This also poses a serious threat to our economic prosperity, our well-being and social stability. Our society needs radical, system-oriented changes. Ecosystem restoration plays a key role in this, and freshwater systems are… Biodiversity Health water, soil Floods Water supply Subsidence Drought -
LAC: Resilient infrastructure
Deltares supports governments, development banks, and infrastructure managers across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) in building transport infrastructure that is resilient to climate-related and geophysical hazards. In a region where disruptions can have far-reaching consequences—especially in areas with limited network redundancy—our work… -
LAC: Capacity building and training
At Deltares, capacity building is a strategic driver for resilience and impact. We embed learning, co-creation, and knowledge sharing into our projects and partnerships, especially across Latin America and the Caribbean. Guided by our “Dare to Share” moto, we promote open-source tools, collaborative development, and hands-on training that empower… -
LAC: Urban Resilience
In Latin America we work together with municipalities, water councils, water authorities, ministries of housing and environment to reduce the flood risks of cities. Due to climate change and urbanisation the coastal, river and pluvial risks are increasing. Together with the local and regional authorities and stakeholders we analyse the water… -
LAC: Disaster Risk Management and Climate Adaptation
Innovative, science-based approaches to Disaster Risk Management (DRM) and Climate Adaptation are helping to strengthen resilience across Latin America and the Caribbean. By working with governments, institutions, and communities to understand and address vulnerabilities in water systems, Deltares contributes to the development of robust and… -
LAC: Nature-based Solutions (NbS)
Nature-based solutions (NbS) are emerging as a vital strategy for sustainable development across Latin America. Deltares is actively contributing to this advancement. Through our “Building with Nature” philosophy and working with approaches such as Water as Leverage, Deltares collaborates with local governments, NGOs, and communities to…