Working towards safety, mobility and quality of life
We are responsible for the design, construction, management and maintenance of the Netherlands’ primary infrastructure facilities
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2025: the year in review for Rijkswaterstaat International
Collaboration outside the Netherlands, the NATO summit and planning for extreme scenarios: 2025 was full of special moments for us internationally.
Asset management
In the coming years, (parts of) hundreds of bridges and locks, tunnels, storm surge barriers and line elements will need to be replaced and/or renovated.
ResiRiver
ResiRiver advances the adoption of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in the Netherlands and across North-West Europe (NWE) river systems for climate resilience.
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2025: the year in review for Rijkswaterstaat International
2025 was full of special moments for Rijkswaterstaat internationally. We have put together some news about these special moments.
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From learning by doing to train-the-trainer: sustainable EIA development worldwide
The international branch of the Netherlands Commission for Environmental Assessment (EIA) supports government authorities and other stakeholders worldwide.
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Danish EIA education: strong link to practice
Danish EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) education at Aalborg University is strongly linked to practice. Students gain experience through projects and...
The story of Rijkswaterstaat
Rijkswaterstaat is dedicated to enhancing safety, mobility and quality of life in the Netherlands. We protect our communities from flooding and ensure their well-being. We help people get from A to B quickly and safely. And we provide residents with ample green space, sufficient clean water and drinking water, creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Rijkswaterstaat is part of the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management.
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Our expertise
Discover how Rijkswaterstaat is harnessing the power of global collaboration in infrastructure development to address the same challenges faced by people all over the world, such as extreme water levels and drought.
Collaboration
Rijkswaterstaat continuously investing in international partnerships, driving meaningful impact and sustainable progress based on shared knowledge and collaboration.
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