1. Presentation 23-September-2016
Dutch cities rainproof
A governance analysis for the best way forward
Presentation 23-September-2016

2. The Netherlands
16.8 million inhabitants
Densely populated, especially in the bigger cities
About 1/3 below sea level

3. What is the problem?

5. What are the solutions?

7. Dissemination of information Voicing opinions
Stakeholder involvement
Dissemination of information
Voicing opinions
Joint search for solutions
Co-decision making
Citizen-led bottom-up initiatives
#3 Stakeholder Involvement

8. What is the best way to enable these solutions?

9. Ten building blocks for sustainable water governance

10. Division of Responsibilities
Division of responsibilities between state and individuals:  Section 3.5 Water Act: there is a duty of care only to the extent that the citizen “cannot, in all fairness, be expected to recharge rainwater run-off on or into the ground or the surface water”

11. Project implementation
Maintenance
Monitoring
Follow-up/ Evaluation
Knowledge-building, formulation of division of responsibilities, appropriation of funds, formulation of policies
Engineering cycle

12. Thank you!