This webinar on Shaping the future of urbanising deltas by design and will take place online Friday, 25 April 2025, 12:00 – 13:00 CEST, you join the webinar for free here.
About the lecture:
The climate crisis demands urgent societal and spatial transformation; the Dutch experience shows how imagination and long-term design can reshape futures.
This presentation calls for design to play a central role in climate science, uniting disciplines to spark action, envision change, and build resilience.
This lecture invites curiosity, reflection, and dialogue on the transformative power of design and visionary thinking in shaping resilient futures.
About the speakers:
Chris Zevenbergen is Professor of Urban (Flood) Resilience at IHE Delft and of Delta Urbanism at TU Delft. With over 40 years of experience, he has led international research in environmental engineering and urban water management, focusing on integrated flood resilience strategies.
His work explores innovative solutions for flood-proof design, urban systems, and decision support tools. He has authored or edited five books and over 160 scientific publications in his field.