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| Delta Alliance declaration signed by international representatives Representatives from 6 countries signed the Delta Alliance declaration, a statement on the value of the world's deltas and the importance of international cooperation for improving their resilience. Alterra, Wageningen UR, Monday 4 October 2010 |
| Comparative overview of deltas. Towards more resilient and sustainable deltas As an initial project of the Delta Alliance network a comparison of seven of the world’s deltas is being performed. This study compares physical, ecological and socio-economic impacts and adaptive response measures regarding the most affected sectors. Delta Alliance Secretary, Friday 1 October 2010 |
| Speech by Tineke Huizinga, Minister of the Environment and Spatial Planning Speech by Tineke Huizinga, Minister of the Environment and Spatial Planning given during the Conference Deltas in Times of Climate Change, session Delta Alliance, Rotterdam, 30 September 2010. Organising Committee Conference, Thursday 30 September 2010 |
| Kick-off workshop Delta Alliance Brazilian Wing (August 30, 2010) On Monday August 30, 2010, the kick-off meeting of Delta Alliance Brazilian Wing took place In Brasilia. The morning was dedicated to a mutual acquaintance of the Delta Alliance and Brazilian partners by means of presentations. In the afternoon the partners discussed the possibilities to include the Pantanal (as an inland delta) into the Delta Alliance. Delta Alliance International Secretariat, Wednesday 8 September 2010 |
Press Release: DeltaCompetition attracts innovative and diverse ideas for climate adaptation from students around the world The worldwide DeltaCompetition challenged students to formulate creative solutions for adapting the delta cities of the world to climate change impacts. The competition, run by Royal Haskoning, Delta Alliance and the City of Rotterdam, received 24 unique submissions from 11 countries on 5 continents. Winners will be announced at the beginning of September; three winning teams will receive prizes of USD 3,000 and an expenses-paid trip to Rotterdam to present their work at the Deltas in Times of Climate Change conference, 29 September – 1 October 2010 Delta Alliance Secretary, Wednesday 18 August 2010 |
| Delta Alliance Mission confirmed during World Estuary Alliance Conference During the World Estuary Alliance Conference, Delta Alliance hosted a strategy session on June 7 to define its mission and further strategy. With input from people working in deltas around the world, a mission for Delta Alliance was confirmed: to improve the resilience of deltas worldwide. To support this ambitious mission the Delta Alliance Resilience Strategy has been created, which provides a framework for network activities. Delta Alliance Secretary, Wednesday 21 July 2010 |
| Delta Alliance Dutch Wing Workshop On April 22, 2010 the Dutch wing organized a kick-off workshop under Delta Alliance. Representatives from various organizations were attending the workshop. After an introduction of Delta Alliance the workshop participants could give their opinion about the development of the international network during an Electronic Board Room Session. Delta Alliance International Secretariat, Thursday 3 June 2010 |
| Proceedings of the International Workshop on Methods and Tools for Water-related Adaptation to Climate Change The International Workshop on Methods and Tools for Water-related Adaptation to Climate Change and Climate Proofing was held from 8 to 9 March, 2010 in the Pusat Penelitian and Pengembangan Sumber Daya Air (PUSAIR) in Bandung, Indonesia. In the attached document the proceedings can be found. Delta Alliance International Secretariat, Friday 30 April 2010 |
| Registration open for Climate Delta Conference The conference 'Deltas in Times of Climate Change' will be held in Rotterdam, from 29 September - 1 October 2010. You are cordially invited to join this conference to discuss the most recent scientific insights, to share best practices and to create effective international networks. Registration for this conference is now open. Source: Deltas in Times of Climate Change, Thursday 29 April 2010 |
| Adaptation Methods and Tools Workshop, Bandung On 8 and 9 March, 2010 the workshop "Methods and tools for water-related adaptation to climate change and climate proofing" took place at Puslitbang Air in Bandung, Indonesia. Part of this workshop was meant to kick-off the organization of the scoping workshop of the Delta Alliance Indonesia Wing. Delta Alliance Secretary, Wednesday 31 March 2010 |