Keynote
Climate adaptation: water, mobility and the built environment
Reinier discusses what heat, drought, heavy rainfall and sea-level rise mean for the built environment and infrastructure, and why adaptation matters alongside emissions reduction.
Even if we cut greenhouse gas emissions quickly, the climate will keep changing for decades. Low-lying countries like the Netherlands must adapt to more heat, longer droughts, more intense cloudbursts and rising sea levels. What does that mean for our cities, dykes, roads, agriculture and nature?
Reinier van den Berg combines his meteorological knowledge with practical examples from water management, spatial planning and mobility. He shows how smart solutions – from green roofs to room for water – can create a living environment that is ready for tomorrow’s climate.
Who is it for?
Water authorities, municipalities, regional governments, engineering firms, and the infrastructure and mobility sector.
What will your audience take away?
- What heat, drought and cloudbursts mean for our living environment
- The role of water and space in a climate-resilient country
- Practical examples of climate adaptation
- Why adaptation and mitigation go hand in hand