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The synthesis report integrates findings from the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment cycle. It summarises the latest science on climate impacts, adaptation, and mitigation. The report highlights risks of heat, drought, sea level rise, and extreme weather. It underscores the urgency of transformative global action.

This report assesses wildfire risks in the Netherlands in 2023. It analyses ignition causes, spread conditions, and societal impacts. The findings show increasing vulnerability due to climate change and land use. The report recommends preventive and adaptive measures.

This report critically reviews decentralisation processes in water governance. It examines successes and challenges in practice. The study highlights the importance of local engagement and institutional capacity. It draws lessons for international water management.

This glossary provides definitions of terms used in the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report. It ensures consistency across scientific, policy, and technical discussions. The document serves as a reference for stakeholders engaging with climate change literature. It is essential for clear communication on climate impacts and adaptation.

This drought stress test assesses the resilience of the main waterway network. It analyses impacts of low water levels on shipping and infrastructure. The report highlights vulnerabilities and potential adaptation measures. It is part of a broader climate-proof networks programme.

This annex provides the official framework for the National Water Programme 2022–2027. It outlines objectives for water safety, freshwater supply, and ecological quality. Climate adaptation is a central theme, with measures against drought, floods, and salinisation. The programme ensures integrated water governance.

This marine strategy sets out measures for protecting the Dutch North Sea environment for 2022–2027. It addresses biodiversity, water quality, and climate-related pressures. The report includes actions against eutrophication and acidification. It contributes to achieving Good Environmental Status.

This national water programme sets the strategic framework for water management in the Netherlands until 2027. It integrates climate adaptation, flood safety, and freshwater availability. The programme addresses saline intrusion and ecological resilience. It strengthens alignment across policies and regions.

This paper projects future heat exposure in African cities under varying socioeconomic and climate scenarios. The study shows rapid growth in populations at risk of dangerous heat. It combines climate models with demographic projections. The findings highlight urgent adaptation needs in urban planning.

The document sets out the Netherlands’ second-phase programme (2022–2027) to secure freshwater availability, aiming for nationwide resilience to water shortages by 2050. It prioritises saving, retaining and smarter distribution of water, with a six-point strategy for the main water system (see figure on p.26) and region-specific measures. Investments of around €800 million (including Deltafonds and regional co-financing) target drought, salinity control at key sluices, groundwater buffering, reuse of treated effluent and “Slim Watermanagement”. Governance, knowledge and adaptive planning are embedded, with stress tests (e.g., IJsselmeergebied) informing choices and a route map towards the third phase.