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Where do investments in flood risk management produce most
returns? Water envoy Henk Ovink and Professor of Climate and
Water Management Jaap Kwadijk about smart approaches to
global partnerships for tackling the eects of climate change.
BY PJOTR VAN LENTEREN / PHOTOS SAM RENTMEESTER
‘WE SHOULDN'T BE
STOPPING AT NATIONAL
BORDERS. WATER DOESN'T.’
W
ater envoy
Henk Ovink and
Jaap Kwadijk,
Professor of
Climate and Water
Management, are
two familiar faces in the water world.
Both think we should be looking at the
impact of floods, and not be trying to
prevent them whatever it takes. But
how? A governance answer from Henk
Ovink and a scientific view from Jaap
Kwadijk.
Top civil servant Henk Ovink advised President Obama during the
recovery of New York aer Hurricane Sandy.
How can scientific knowledge help the world to
set priorities?
‘The global water crisis is about more than just flooding.
Administrator Henk Ovink:
‘If you manage water
properly, you can create
prosperity and equality.’