News Report: Joint Programme Initiative Climate From 2008 to 2011, Knowledge for Climate contributed to the development of the Joint Programming Initiative “Connecting Climate Knowledge for Europe” (JPI Climate). The report summarizes the most important documents and the Dutch involvement in the programme, including the development of a Vision Paper. It also discusses the future plans and collaborations. Knowledge for Climate, project JPI Climate How reliable are projections of future flood damage? Bubeck, P., De Moel, H., Bouwer, L.M., and Aerts, J.C.J.H. (2011). How reliable are projections of future flood damage? Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, 11, 3293–3306. Knowledge for Climate, project HSGR02 Delta Alliance Young Professionals Award In preparation for the Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in June 2012, Delta Alliance invites young Delta Professionals around the world to present their solutions to the challenges which river deltas are facing. Join the competition and present your sustainable and integrated Delta solution at Rio! Delta Alliance Secretary Outcomes Jakarta Climate Adaptation Tools Session Delta Summit 2011 The World Delta Summit, initiated by Prof. Jan Sopaheluwakan of the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), took place in Jakarta from November 21-23. Within the framework of this summit, the JCAT consortium and Royal Haskoning organised a workshop within the series 'Towards Adaptive Flood Risk Management of a Delta City'. The main aim of the workshop was to ensure that the work being carried out in the JCAT project is well embedded in on the ground problems and activities in Jakarta. It was attended by approximately 40 representatives from international government and research institutes, NGOs, and consultants. The workshop was highly interactive, and much lively discussion and exchange of ideas took place. Delta Alliance Secretary More...

Archive News Launching Workshop of Delta Alliance Bangladesh Wing Institute of Water Modelling and Partners of Delta Alliance Bangladesh Wing (DABW) organized the Launching Workshop of the Delta Alliance Bangladesh Wing on 25 October 2011 at BRAC Centre INN, Mohakhali, Dhaka. Delta Alliance, Tuesday 1 November 2011 Policy Brief and presentations of CIRCLE-2 SHARE Workshop “From National Adaptation Strategies to concrete Adaptation Actions” On October 20th, 65 experts (15% decision makers, 12% communicators, 36% researchers, 28% coordinators and 9% others) in the field of Climate Change Adaptation shared knowledge and experience gained “From National Adaptation strategies to concrete Adaptation Actions”. CIRCLE-2, Sunday 23 October 2011 Scientific publications Delta Conference: Governance of Adaptation (special issue magazine Climate Law) In a special issue of the magazine Climate Law 'Adaptation in Delta Regions' five scientific papers were published. These publications are a direct result of the Deltas in Times of Climate Change conference, held in Rotterdam in 2010. Conference Deltas in Times of Climate Change / CfK theme Governance of Adaptation, Tuesday 9 August 2011 Water Management and Water Governance in a Changing Climate. Experiences and insights on climate change adaptation in Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia Advertorial Book, Eburon, pp. 398, ISBN: 9789059725096. Dr. Patrick Huntjens / KfC Theme 7, Monday 16 May 2011 More...