Tackling today’s global challenges requires resilience. Especially in delta regions, which are home to more than two-thirds of the world’s largest cities and where the effects of climate change and other socio-economic stresses are hitting particularly hard. With the Dutch delta as our living lab, our transdisciplinary research helps delta regions worldwide become more resilient in the face of urgent issues such as rising water levels, extreme weather, pollution, poverty, inequality and technological change.

Our research projects focus on three interconnected themes: delta systems, cities, and ports. Through transdisciplinary research and partnerships with companies, governments and civil society, we develop long-term resilience strategies. We develop actionable, scalable solutions—policies, innovations, and practical tools—that address critical issues in urban delta regions. Collaborating with public and private sector leaders, our hubs in Rotterdam and Delft serve as innovation centers for research and co-creation.