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This knowledge portal features a range of useful information for embarking on climate adaptation. The information has been structured via the links on this page, which enables quick and easy access to the information you need. The paragraphs below explain why it is imperative to take action without delay.

Why are we taking action?

The climate is changing. Earth is warming worldwide, and we are being faced with increasingly extreme weather. Such changes are also noticeable in the Netherlands. For example, severe precipitation and higher temperatures are occurring increasingly frequently. To prevent major risks and climate damage, we need to adapt to the consequences of climate change. To this end, we need to render our built and rural areas climate proof and water resilient. This is referred to as climate adaptation. Climate adaptation also opens up a good opportunity for simultaneously creating a more appealing and healthier living environment.

Where can we get started?

Whether you live in a big city or a small village, in the eastern part of the Netherlands, on the coast of Zeeland or in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom: everywhere you can get to work to make our environment more resilient to extreme weather. Of course, the challenges and solutions are different in the Caribbean than in the European Netherlands. That is why you can find more information about climate adaptation in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom via one of the links below.

Who can take action?

Everyone! We can all contribute to climate-proofing our environment: government bodies, businesses, NGOs, and residents. In addition, it is important for the education sector to focus sufficient attention on climate adaptation. The links below will point you to information for setting to work.

The pages below are only available in Dutch.