Cities worldwide must adapt to the challenges of increasing temperatures, sea-level rise, and extreme weather events. Our Climate Resilient Cities branch helps accelerate cities towards resilient infrastructure and systems, by offering tools, insight and advice regarding climate adaptation.
Challenge
Climate change affects cities worldwide. Rising temperatures, sea-level rise, and more frequent and intense precipitation and drought events pose threats to urban infrastructure, public health, and social well-being. Cities are implementing policies to improve resilience and safeguard the safety and well-being of their residents.
The development of climate and flood risk policies and the implementation of such policies presents a complex and multifaceted challenge that requires combined efforts from policymakers, local experts, and decision-makers. There is a pressing need to:
- translate climate change projections to local climate impact;
- gain an understanding of the effects of potential solutions, and subsequently communicate these solutions;
- and device strategies to effectively allocate the mostly limited financial resources and urban space.
Our services
Nelen & Schuurmans accelerates the transition towards healthy, safe, and resilient urban environments. To bridge the gap between policy and action, we offer an integrated approach that combines data-driven water management and information technology services.
Our integrated approach combined with academic knowledge, allows us to assist local experts and decision-makers in understanding the risks and opportunities related to climate change and flooding.
Next to our approach we offer an extensive toolset. Equiping governmental organizations, NGO’s, and businesses with essential tools and insights, helps make well-informed decisions that enhance urban environments’ resilience and sustainability. This entails:
- utilizing and offering predictive modeling software to identify flood-prone areas;
- evaluating the impact of green infrastructure- and nature based solutions for managing stormwater and heat stress;
- providing data portals, climate monitoring dashboards and flood warning systems;
- and assessments of adaptive design plans for buildings and infrastructure by offering on-the-fly climate effect modelling.
