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On this page you will find an overview of current projects being carried out by Deltares.

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180 projects found

  1. Beneath the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal: exploring its connection to the subsurface

    The Amsterdam-Rhine Canal is one of the busiest waterways in the world, but it also causes flooding along certain sections of the canal. To prevent or minimise this flooding, Deltares is conducting research on behalf of Rijkswaterstaat into the connection and interaction between the canal and the subsoil.

  2. STARS4Water: European partnership on water resource availability in river basins

    The STARS4Water project aims to provide greater insight into the impacts of climate change on water resource availability, the vulnerability of ecosystems, society and the economy in the river basins of seven rivers across Europe, including the Rhine.     climate adaptation Water supply Drought

  3. AQUAFIND: Local Wave Forecasting for Safer Offshore Operations

    Offshore activities, such as the installation and maintenance of wind turbines, are highly dependent on wind, waves and rapidly changing weather conditions. Uncertainty about local wave conditions can lead to work at sea being postponed or halted prematurely, even when this later proves unnecessary. More accurate local forecasts can help offshore…     Energy transition Future proof infrastructure

  4. Nature as an ally: scaling up Nature‑based Solutions in the NL2120 programme

    Within the knowledge and innovation programme NL2120, knowledge is developed and shared to scale up the application of Nature‑based Solutions (NbS) and thus make the Netherlands climate‑adaptive and future‑proof. Together with more than 30 partners – including research and educational institutions, businesses, public authorities and nature…     Resilient cities Future proof infrastructure Health water, soil Floods Sea level rise Drought

  5. PHAROS – Restoring marine biodiversity through innovation and digital twins

    How do we restore damaged marine ecosystems at scale? In the PHAROS project, Deltares works with international partners on innovative, nature-based solutions supported by data and digital models. By linking local pilots to advanced simulations, restoration measures become measurable, scalable and ready for wider application in coastal management.     Biodiversity Health water, soil

  6. RESET: Research into the stability of railway embankments

    How can we ensure that the Dutch railway network remains safe and reliable as demands on it continue to grow—with more, longer, heavier and faster trains? And how can we gain a better understanding of the current condition of railway embankments in order to prevent incidents?     Future proof infrastructure

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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…

  11. 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

  12. 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 Drought