INVITATION

The extreme flood event in July led to a catastrophe in neighbouring Germany and Belgium. There were no casualties in the Netherlands, but the damage was extensive in the South. Should we prepare for more frequent occurrences of extreme weather? Are our physical infrastructure, spatial planning and crisis management equipped for this? Did the COVID pandemic interact with the flood crisis?

In recent weeks, a Fact Finding Flood 2021 Task Force has been working on collecting data as soon as possible in order to be able to describe the occurrence of flooding in the best possible way, and thus to compile the knowledge for a thorough analysis, the basis for the ongoing development and safeguarding of our water safety in the coming decades. A large number of universities and knowledge institutions, including TU Delft, Deltares, HKV, KNMI, Erasmus-MC, WUR, IVM-VU, UU, UT, contributed to the Task Force under the umbrella of ENW. The draft report will be presented at this symposium.

Sambeek lock during high water, 17 July 2021

PROGRAMME

  • Opening and welcome Chairman of the day
  • ENW and Flood 2021 Chairman ENW
  • Terms of reference Task Force and approach Project management
  • Presentation concept result per work package

1. Meteorology/hydrology Lead WP1

2. River system Pipeline WP2

3. Flood defences Pipeline WP3

4. Damage Pipeline WP4

5. Evacuation and crisis management Pipeline WP5

6. Health effects Pipeline WP6

7. International context Lead WP7

  • O&A Chairperson
  • Outlook for follow-up project Management
  • Closing Day Chairman

PARTICIPATION AND REGISTRATION

Participation in this online symposium is possible by registering via the link below.

Registration is possible until Monday 6 September 12:00. You will receive a confirmation of registration. You will receive the link for symposium participation on Monday 6 September.

Click here for registration or receipt Task Force Report