Launch Event
On Monday 19 October, we will launch the Dutch Resilience Hub with a virtual event. At this event, Henk Ovink, the Special Envoy for International Water Affairs for the Kingdom of the Netherlands will kick off the event, and participants will learn more about the Dutch Resilience Hub, get an update on the EU Green Deal call and hear about NWP's partnership with the World Bank on the West Africa Coastal Areas (WACA) program. Additionally, we will hear from engaging presentations highlighting Dutch international collaboration with resilience partners globally with speakers from Deltares, EcoShape, Beccan Davila Urbanism, Blue 21.
- Date: Monday 19 October
- Time: 13:30 – 15:00 hours (Amsterdam) | 7:30 – 9:00 (New York) | 19:30 – 21:00 (Singapore) | 11:30 – 13:00 (Dakar)
- Platform & registration: Zoom – to access the call, please register here.
- Cost: free
Matchmaking: 1on1 Chats with Resilience Experts
From Monday 19 October to Thursday 22 October our digital matchmaking platform will connect you with resilience experts around the world for an introductory video-chat using speed-dating-style sessions of 20 minutes.
After completing your registration, you will be able to book meetings fitting your schedule with resilience experts in the Netherlands who are working around the world providing solutions alongside local partners in a wide range of topics. We have included expertise on many topics: experts working on flood prevention, world-renowned coastal adaptation infrastructure planning, urban heat mitigation strategies and sustainable rural communities.
- Date: from 19 to 22 October
- Time: meetings will be arranged through the matchmaking system according to your schedule. To maximise the number of chats, access the platform and indicate your availability before 16 October
- Platform & registration: B2Match – information on how to access the matchmaking sessions will be sent after submitting the registration
- Cost: Free
