11 FINANCING ADAPTATION MEASURES IN THE NETHERLANDS Niels Vlaanderen Ministry of Transport Public Works and Water Management

2 A history of water management circa 1580circa

3 Water management in the Netherlands Provincial authorities (12) Water boards (27) Municipalities (443) of Water Management Institutional context Ministry

4 Financing Adaptation: flood protection and drainage Water boards responsible Initial investment from central government Operational & Maintenance cost financed by Water Board Tax No competition budget, Long term Planning Financing Adaptation: flood protection and drainage

5 Financing Adaptaion: urban water management Municipalities responsible In past maintenance neglected, now extra investment necessary

6 Adaptating to Climate Change: change in our policy more space for retaining, storing and drainage of water, e.g. Room for the River - Water is leading in spatial planning - Find combinations of land use

7 Adaptation is also opportunity to raise awareness