How to keep dry feet in the future? Answer this question and you might win free tickets for the international conference Deltas in Times of Climate Change, 24-26 September 2014 in Rotterdam! Take this chance and win a meet and greet with leaders and pioneers in international water management. Share your vision on future water management in relation to climate change on an international level.
of Climate Change Conference. This is the place to exchange expert knowledge in the field of climate change and delta planning.
It rains harder and more frequently, and sealevels rise. In 2050, 70% of the world population will be living in a delta, subject to floods.
Furthermore, you will meet with project leaders of Rijkswaterstaat Room for the River to discuss your essay. After your conference visit, an interview with you will be published on our website ruimtevoorderivier.nl. A great network opportunity in your upcoming career!
The Dutch water safety programme Room for the River, provides flood protection for 4 million Dutch citizens, in more than 30 projects. In 2015 most of our projects will be completed. We have the ambition to explore ways of sharing our knowledge with future water management programmes. It would be great to include your thoughts as well!
The winner will receive two tickets -worth € 550- to the international Deltas in Times
Who: Students (age 18-30) enrolled in a higher education programme in the field of (technical) water management, innovation, sustainability or related. What: Win tickets -worth € 550- for the international conference Deltas in Times of Climate Change 24-26 September 2014 in Rotterdam. Meet with representatives of Rijkswaterstaat Room for the River. How: Sent an essay as described above, before August 1st 2014 to info@ruimtevoorderivier.nl
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How to win free entrance to the conference Deltas in Times of Climate Change? Write a brief essay (max. 400 words) about the challenges in future international water management in relation to climate change. Make clear what your strategy would be in coping with these challenges.
We invite you to send your essay to info@ruimtevoorderivier.nl before August 1st 2014. Please mention in the subject line ‘Student competition Rijkswaterstaat Room for the River’. The winner will be announced in the last week of August.
Student Competition | Deltas in Times of Climate Change | 24-26 Sept ‘14 | Rotterdam