Floods and Climate Change: Water Management Risks

Event: ADB Celebrates World Water Day 2017

Floods and Climate Change: Water Management Risks

22 March 2017

Author / Speaker:

Sjef IJzermans, Water Partner Foundation - Other materials by the author

In The Netherlands, floods have been a foremost concern as it has claimed the lives of close to a million people since the year 838. Without dikes, 29% of the county is below sea level, 26% are flood plains, and 55% are flood-prone areas. This presentation shares the actions the country has taken to mitigate floods. It also shares the lessons it has gained. Succesful flood mitigation, based on The Netherlands' experience, needs the involvement of stakeholders and science institutes. Building with nature also helps ensure sustainability and support.

Geographical Focus:

Global

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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