Coupling High-Resolution Flood Modelling and 3D Digital Twins for Climate Change Adaptation

Key Learnings

• Technology for flood risk management: Rapid technological developments, such as 3D Digital Twins, and increasingly accurate hydrodynamic models play a vital role in future flood risk management. These innovations are valuable tools to mitigate climate threats as they provide detailed risk assessments and bridge the gap between experts and non-experts.
• Citizen engagement: Raising public awareness about flood risks begins with understanding the potential impacts. Transparent and accessible information, presented through easy-to-understand visuals, supports local dialogues and ensures that critical information is available for everyone and encourages public participation in flood management.
• Informed decision-making: Comprehensive flood risk data supports resilient spatial planning, quantifying potential impacts and testing adaptation strategies. This strengthens informed decision-making in the region. The Decision Support System improves disaster risk management as it provides multi-disciplinary teams with rapid information and sets a Common Operational Picture.

Summary

Combining high-resolution hydrodynamic models with 3D Digital Twin environments enhances the ability to assess adaptive flood risk strategies in the Netherlands. Providing transparent and accessible climate risk information improves understanding for both experts and non-experts. The project team integrated multiple applications, offering a comprehensive approach to climate adaptation in Europe, leveraging the power of technology to drive progress.

Contact

Name: Jasper van Lieshout
Organisation: Nelen & Schuurmans
Email: jasper [dot] vanlieshoutnelen-schuurmans [dot] nl (jasper[dot]vanlieshout[at]nelen-schuurmans[dot]nl)