Henriette Otter
Head of the department ‘Urban Water and Subsurface Management’ and expert on governance and science-policy interface
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Henriette.Otter@deltares.nl LinkedIn profileHenriëtte is currently head of the department ‘Urban Water and Subsurface Management’ and expert on governance and science-policy interface within Deltares. In our group research and consultancy are carried out on a variety of topics related to urbanization in delta areas. Our focus is on issues concerning sustainable use of urban water resources and sustainable development of the urban subsurface. Our unique expertise and combination of disciplines allows us to contribute to strategic projects and innovation processes, supporting the sustainable development of cities and working towards safer, healthier and more climate-resilient urban environments.
Henriëtte is an expert on dealing with challenges in the domain of governance and the science-policy interface. She has worked as an advisor on integrated coastal zone management (ICZM) with experience in the Netherlands and abroad. As a researcher, Henriëtte has been involved in large-scale interdisciplinary research projects dealing with governance issues, the socio-economic impacts of climate change on coastal areas and the use of economic instruments in flood control. As a consultant she has provided advice on integrated solutions for a range of coastal and estuarine management issues including the analysis of the interactions between human and natural systems, integrated assessment of effects of interventions and the use of evaluation techniques in coastal studies.
From 2003 to 2007 Henriëtte held a part-time position at University of Twente as assistant professor Water Management in the department of Water Engineering and Management. She has acted as co-promotor for one PhD candidate and is currently supervising two PhD project on the topic of ‘knowledge in decision-making’. Henriëtte Otter holds an M.Sc. degree in Public Policy and Water Management (1995) and a Ph.D. degree in Integrated assessment and modelling (2000).
Working experience
| Jan 2013 - present | DELTARES, Utrecht, The Netherlands Unit Subsurface and Groundwater Systems | Head of the department ‘Urban Water and Subsurface Management’ and expert on governance and science-policy interface |
| Jan 2008 - Dec 2012 | DELTARES, Utrecht, The Netherlands Unit Scenarios and Policy Analysis | Section Manager Integrated Spatial Analysis |
| May 2007 – Jan 2008 | WL | delft hydraulics, Delft, The Netherlands Department Marine and Coastal Management | Team Manager Marine Ecology and Policy analysis |
| 2003 – May 2007 | Twente University, Enschede, The Netherlands Department Water Engineering and Management | Assistant professor Water management (Universitair Docent) |
| 2002 – May 2007 | WL | delft hydraulics, Delft, The Netherlands Department Marine and Coastal Management | Senior advisor Policy analysis & Integrated Coastal Zone WL | delft hydraulics, Delft, The Netherlands Department Marine and Coastal Management Position: Senior advisor Policy analysis & Integrated Coastal Zone Management |
| 2001-2002 | Manly Hydraulics Laboratory, Sydney, Australia | Advisor Estuary and Coastal Management |
| 1995-2001 | Twente University, Enschede, The Netherlands | Researcher Integrated assessment and modelling |
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Rise and Fall: strategies for the subsiding and urbanising Mekong Delta (Vietnam) facing increasing salt water intrusion.
The Netherlands/ Vietnam, 2014-present
This research project aims to enhance the capabilities of individuals and organisations to develop sustainable strategies for dealing with groundwater extraction, land subsidence and salt water intrusion in the increasingly urbanising Mekong Delta (Vietnam). The Postdoc focuses on 1) Study of local governance strategies for ground water extraction, subsidence and salt water intrusion, and 2) Governance challenges for the near future and most promising strategies to deal with problems of subsidence and salt water intrusion.
Activities performed: Supervision and guidance of Postdoc work
Company& reference person: NWO Urbanising Delta’s of the World Programme
Position: Senior researcher / Postdoc supervisor -
VECTORS - Vectors of change in oceans and seas marine life, impact on economic sectors
Europe, 2011-2012
Main project features: Exploration of new mechanisms for human induced-changes in marine life and their effects on the marine environment and its stakeholders.
Activities performed: Project management and coordination, preparation of international symposia, analysis of transnational stakeholder participation processes.
Company& reference person: EC DG ENV (FP7)
Position: Senior researcher / Consultant
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Engaged Knowledge Development in coastal defence in the Wadden Sea.
The Netherlands, 2010-present
This PhD research project focuses on processes of knowledge development which involve a diversity of actors: researchers, policy makers, and stakeholders. Main interest is in underlying mechanisms and barriers of this type of knowledge development, and how one can anticipate for them.
Activities performed: Supervision and guidance of PhD work
Company& reference person: University of Twente,Prof. deWulf, g.p.m.r.dewulf@utwente.nl
Position: Co-promotor / Daily supervisor -
Use of knowledge in Building with Nature projects.
The Netherlands, 2010-present
In this PhD research project research is performed on the use of knowledge in decision making in building with nature projects. Specific attention is on uncertainties in knowledge, integration of different scales.
Activities performed: Supervision and guidance of PhD work
Company& reference person: Wageningen University, Prof. van Tatenhove , jan.vantatenhove@wur.nl
Position: Co-promotor / Daily supervisor -
HarmoniCOP
Europe, 2004
This project focuses on the processes of public participation and social learning in Water Management. It explores best practices in European countries and aims to develop a Public Participation handbook for water managers implementing the Water Framework Directive.
Activities performed: Preparation and co-ordination of Dutch Case study.
Company& reference person: EC DG ENV (FP5)
Position: Dutch Case Study leader -
Water Management Plan, Croatia.
The Netherlands, 2004
This project develops a framework for Regional Water Management Plans in the coastal zone of Croatia. It aims at harmonisation of Croatian water management with European guidelines and objectives in the context of accession to the Europan Union. A tailor-made support programme will improve the knowledge and skills of Croatian parties in the field of integrated coastal management.
Activities performed: Provide input on CBA, economic instruments and budgeting issues into Regional Water Management Plan Framework.
Company& reference person: Senter International (Dutch Government)
Position: Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) and economic instruments expert. -
FRaME (Flood Risk Management in Estuaries; Sustainable New Land Use in Flood Control Areas), Interreg IIIB.
The Netherlands, Europe, 2003-2004
The project develops transnational working on innovative solutions for flood risk management in estuaries that combine ‘Flood Control Areas’ (FCAs) with alternative sustainable land uses.
Activities performed: advice to Lead Partner, project management, organisation of international conference (The Hague, April 2004).
Company& reference person: Dienst Landelijk Gebied (Dutch Ministry of Agriculture)
Position: Project leader -
Homebush Bay Remediation, NSW, Australia.
Australia, 2002
The study provides background information for remediation of contamination in Homebush Bay. The investigations documented within provide input for inclusion into the Homebush Bay Remediation Environmental Impact Assessment. Position: Project leader.
Activities performed: Desk-top investigations, client visits, expert advise, project management.
Company& reference person: PPK Environment & Infrastructure Pty Ltd., Australia
Position: Project leader -
Salt Water Intrusions in the Wilsons River, NSW, Australia.
Australia, 2002
The project assesses the degree of penetration of salt water upstream into the Wilsons River in the context of the effects of freshwater extractions on the estuarine behaviour and aquatic ecology of the river system.
Activities performed: desk-top investigations, expert advise, project management.
Company& reference person: Department of Public Works and Service, NSW, Australia.
Position: Project leader -
RICAMA (Rationale for Integrated Coastal Area Management), Regione Abruzzo, Italy.
Italy, The Netherlands, 1998-2000
The overall project goal is to develop a management information system supporting the sustainable development of the Italian Regione Abruzzo coast (population 1.2 million). RICAMA was one of the European Union demonstration projects for Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM).
Activities performed: Development of indicators and management tools for sustainable development, analysis of major socio-economic changes and assessment of their relevant temporal and spatial scales in comparison with natural changes, development of methodologies to link morphological, ecological and socio-economic analysis, advice on valuation methodologies (including cost-benefit and multi-criteria analysis), advice on interactive decision-making and conflict management techniques.
Company& reference person: European Union, Directorate-General for Environment, Nuclear Safety and Civil Protection.
Position: Researcher / Consultant
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Greening Flood Protection—An Interactive Knowledge Arrangement Perspective
Janssen, Stephanie KH; van Tatenhove, Jan PM; Otter, Henriëtte S; Mol, Arthur PJ;, Journal of Environmental Policy & Planning, 1-23, 2014.
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The role of knowledge in greening flood protection. Lessons from the Dutch case study future afsluitdijk
Janssen, Stephanie KH; Mol, Arthur PJ; van Tatenhove, Jan PM; Otter, Henriëtte S; Ocean & Coastal Management, 95, 219-232, 2014.
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Responding to coastal problems: Interactive knowledge development in a US nature restoration project
Seijger, Chris; van Tatenhove, Jan; Dewulf, Geert; Otter, Henriëtte S; Ocean & Coastal Management, 89, 29-38, 2014.
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Understanding interactive knowledge development in coastal projects
Seijger, Chris; Dewulf, Geert; Otter, Henriëtte; Van Tatenhove, Jan; Environmental science & policy, 29, 103-114, 2013.
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Knowledge and perceptions in participatory policy processes: lessons from the delta-region in the Netherlands
Hommes, Saskia; Vinke-de Kruijf, Joanne; Otter, Henriëtte S; Bouma, Geiske; Water resources management, 23, 8, 1641-1663, 2009.
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Role of perceptions and knowledge in the impact assessment for the extension of Mainport Rotterdam
Hommes, Saskia; Hulscher, Suzanne JMH; Mulder, Jan PM; Otter, Henriëtte S; Bressers, Hans Th A; Marine Policy, 33, 1, 146-155, 2009.
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Scales in economic theory, Scaling in integrated assessment
Van Der Veen, Anne, Otter, Henriëtte, 125-138, 2003, Taylor & Francis.
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Scales in space,
Van Der Veen, Anne; Otter, Henriette S; Integrated Assessment, 3, 2-3, 160-166, 2002.
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"ABLOoM: Location behaviour, spatial patterns, and agent-based modelling",
Otter, Henriëtte S; van der Veen, Anne; de Vriend, Huib J; Journal of Artificial Societies and Social Simulation, 4, 4, 2001.
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Land use changes in regional economic theory
van der Veen, Anne; Otter, Henriëtte S; Environmental Modeling & Assessment, 6, 2, 145-150, 200
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Complex adaptive land use systems: an interdisciplinary approach with agent-based models
Otter, Henriëtte S; , 2000, Eburon, Delft.
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Uncertainty in integrated coastal zone management, Journal of Coastal Conservation
Otter, Henriëtte S; Capobianco, Michele; 6, 1, 23-32, 2000.