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Dutch Water Management: a history (and future) of innovation

Erik Mostert

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1: The polder

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2. The Delta works (1953-1997+)

https://beeldbank.rws.nl, Rijkswaterstaat / Harry van Reeken

https://beeldbank.rws.nl,

Rijkswaterstaat

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3. DTS

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4. Flood prevention

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5. TAHMO

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6. Energy from water

•Surface water, solar energy

•Groundwater, geothermal energy

•Wastewater

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Why innovation?

•To solve problems•Economic development•Fun

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How?

Cooperation!

•Get into contact•Recognition of (im)possibilities•Openness•Flexibility•Take risks•Support

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Thank youThank you

• Erik Mostert, • Department of Water Management