Welcome to the webinar ‘Resilient development of urban deltas’

You can also dial in by telephone calling 0031207133444. Conference code 1885382.

International Water Ambition – three pillars

Goal: Enhance Dutch contribution to water security in urban deltas

Pillar 1: Strengthen Dutch position as Centre of Excellence

Pillar 2: Promote comprehensive approach to water security

Pillar 3: Build local implementation capacity

What is the NL policy focus?

Water productivity in agriculture

Drinking water and sanitation services

Safe deltas/improved basin management

Current focus of NL deltas cooperation

Risk Management Framework

ABCDE of Urban Delta Management – another generic framework

A – Systems AnalysisB – Political Bargaining C – CodificationD – DelegationE – Engineering

The governance challenge:- understanding the system (A)- establishing political priorities and tradeoffs - inclusive (B) - strengthening the enabling environment (C, D)- developing the relevant infrastructure (E)

CA

B

A

ED

BC

The Beira Case25 February 2016

Ben Lamoree, process facilitator

Urban expansion in flood resilient areas

Expansion of quays and port industrial zone

Resilient housing and urban services in flood prone areas

Restoration of urban ecosystems and flood buffers

Improved port access and flow of goods

Sustaining depth of port access channel

Enhancing coastal defence

Beira Master Plan Priority Projects

This is what urban expansion in Beira looks like!

Socio-economic build up of Maraza neigbourhood

Maraza New Town