Flood damage losses in Europe to rise

12 March 2014

Four types of models linked This European research project linked four types of models: river-water discharges, financial data (damage losses), climate change and population rise. Linking the models led to the conclusion that flood damage…

Deltares wins prize from the Dutch Society for International Affairs

11 March 2014

The jury awarded the prize to Karen’s work because of the methodical design, the excellent empirical section and the pleasant contrast between this dissertation and the more story-based or essay-like approaches. The dissertation prize was…

Dutch experts develop master plan for managing flood risks in part of Colombia

3 March 2014

Intensive collaboration involving six parties The consortium consists of Deltares, Arcadis (lead), the Rural Areas Department, the Dommel Water Authority and Daphnia ecological consultants. The Dutch companies are collaborating intensively with experts from the Colombian…

Netherlands to advise UK about floods

7 February 2014

The team of experts was appointed by Roeland Allewijn, the Rijkswaterstaat director of Flood Risk Management and Water Use. ‘We have extensive experience in the Netherlands with managing flood risks. We are happy to talk…

Major European study to look at effect of vegetation on waves

30 January 2014

Potential cost savings on dike upgrades The ultimate aim of the study called FAST (Foreshore Assessment using Space Technology) will be to develop a software tool for water managers and consultants that will allow them…

Franco-Dutch alliance in GO-FRESH project

27 January 2014

This involves using the subsurface to store fresh water when there are ample supplies of water so that it can be used in drier periods (Managed Aquifer Recharge). Three trials have been in place in…