Flowing futures

Description : In response to increasing climate risks, particularly rising sea levels and more frequent flooding, effective water management across regions is more critical than ever. The coastal and polder regions in West-Flanders, Kent (UK), and northern-France face similar challenges related to excess water, sea-level rise, and balancing agricultural productivity with flood risk.

Actions : 

• Create an interregional learning platform that fosters knowledge sharing and innovative solutions for water retention, flood control, and sustainable agriculture, and to improve collaboration on long-term water management solutions.
• Exchange expertise on sustainable water governance models, with a focus on how to balance agricultural and ecological needs and flood control.
• Carry out pilot actions to explore innovative business models, broad stakeholder involvement in flood risk management, innovative introduction of digitalization and AI.
• Set up a communication strategy to involve stakeholder groups in water protection and water security.