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Natural Safety Measures

Natural Safety Measures. Valuable contribution to the Dutch Delta Approach Wim J. Kuijken Government Commissioner for the Delta Programme. The Dutch Delta. 59% liable to flooding if unprotected Safest in the world And yes, we can keep it that way. Afsluitdijk. Lake IJssel. North Sea.

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Natural Safety Measures

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  1. Natural Safety Measures Valuable contribution to the Dutch Delta Approach Wim J. Kuijken Government Commissioner for the Delta Programme

  2. The Dutch Delta • 59% liable to flooding if unprotected • Safest in the world • And yes, we can keep it that way Afsluitdijk Lake IJssel North Sea <-Rhine Germany <-Scheldt Belgium Meuse-> Delta Programme Commissioner

  3. An innovative approach: Delta Programme I • Delta Program aimed at keeping NL a good, safe and attractive place to live and work • Key to continuity: Delta Act • Legal base for the Delta Programme • Delta Fund to guarantee long term financial stability (€1 billion/year) • Government Commissioner for the Delta Programme for institutional stability Delta Programme Commissioner

  4. An innovative approach: Delta Programme II • All levels of government working together • Active involvement of stakeholders • Two goals, three values • Safe now and in the future [2050-2100] • A sufficient fresh water supply • Solidarity, flexibility, sustainability • Optimal solutions • Adaptive delta management • Ecologically sound • Integrated planning Delta Programme Commissioner

  5. Working on valorisation and implemetation • Advice Delta Commissioner: “The Delta Commissioner recommends that, where meaningful and effective, natural flood risk management measures should be devised and deployed as alternative measures to counter flooding.” (Delta Programme 2012| Working on the Delta, pg. 24) • Agreement Ecoshape with Rijkswaterstaat and Water Boards Delta Programme Commissioner

  6. Together we can make it happen • Increase cost effectiveness • Integration with ecological, recreational and water quality targets • Balance commercial profitability and risk in implementation • Start urgently Delta Programme Commissioner

  7. To conclude:Natural Safety Measures • An essential and valuable contribution • Both for the goals of the DP and the realization of integral solutions • The Delta Programme: for a safe and attractive country, also at the end of the century Delta Programme Commissioner

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