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Land subsidence requires creative approach

11 June 2014

Land subsidence central during debate During the “Delta city sustainability” debate that Deltares organised on 4 June in the Kunsthal in Rotterdam, pictures were shown that raised the question of whether the limits have not…

Deltares knowledge partner for New York flood protection

4 June 2014

Safer and more attractive surroundings will boost economic growth New Meadowlands will create an area measuring 80 km² that will protect the New York-New Jersey metropolitan region from future floods. At the same time, nature,…

Broad green dike sound alternative to traditional stone dike

22 May 2014

This is the conclusion of a study by Deltares and Alterra Wageningen University and Research Centre for the dike upgrade in the Eems-Dollard area. The study looked at the options for a broad green dike…

Improved predictions possible for blue-green algae

20 May 2014

Acccurate forecasting important for bathers That is important news for water management agencies, for whom cyanobacteria blooms are a major problem, particularly now as the weather is warming up. Miguel Dionisio Pires, Evelyn Aparicio Medrano’s…

Implementation of Green Infrastructure: how to make it a success?

16 May 2014

Great potential for economic development Investing in the natural functions of ecosystems offers a great potential for economic development, human well-being and the environment. The ‘European Technology Platform for water’( www.wsstp.eu) focuses on the benefits…

Dutch answers to global water challenges

15 May 2014

Sea level rise, land subsidence and extremes in precipitation increase flooding and landslide risks in already vulnerable coastal and delta areas. With half of the world population now living in theseareas, their sustainable management and development…

Active Delft-FEWS community in Australia

14 May 2014

40 users shared their experiences on Delft-FEWS Approximately 40 users from more than 15 organisations (government authorities and consultants) came to Melbourne, from 30 April until 1 May, to share experiences, get updated on the…

Deltares builds scale model of navigation lock in IJmuiden

2 May 2014

Fresh water and salt water to flow through the model, simulating the operation of the lock The model tests will allow us to simulate the physical process during operation of the lock. We will be…

Annual report for 2013 published

30 April 2014

Check out the Annual Report.

Subsidence in megacities on the coast greater than absolute sea level rise

28 April 2014

An under-appreciated problem: subsidence costs billions annually The total damage due to subsidence worldwide is estimated at billions of dollars a year. In the future, this will only increase, through the growth in both population…