CLIMATE ACTION PROJECT
Flood Control through Engineering and Nature in the Netherlands
1 Introduction
The Netherlands, with about one-third of its land below sea level, has faced significant flood risks for centuries. Innovative flood control measures are crucial for protecting its population, infrastructure, and economy.
Learn about the history and reasons behind the Netherlands’ focus on flood management.
2 Engineering Solutions: The Delta Works
The Delta Works is one of the most extensive engineering projects globally, designed to protect the southwestern part of the Netherlands from the sea. This complex system of dams, sluices, locks, dikes, and storm surge barriers was built in response to the catastrophic North Sea Flood of 1953.
Learn more about this engineering marvel and its various components.
Maeslant Barrier
Oosterscheldekering
3 Nature-Based Solutions: Room for the River
Recognizing the limitations of purely engineered defenses, the Netherlands has adopted nature- based solutions like the Room for the River This approach involves redesigning river landscapes to give rivers more space to overflow safely, reducing the risk of severe flooding.
Dive deeper into how this program balances flood safety with environmental restoration.
4 Global Influence and Innovation
The Netherlands’ expertise in flood management has made it a global leader, exporting its knowledge and technologies to flood-prone regions worldwide.
Global Influence of Dutch Flood Management
Explore how Dutch innovations are shaping global flood protection strategies.
SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
2023-1-LV01-KA220-SCH-0001246777
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the State Education Development Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them
