IMAGE Intro: image of a farm in a Dutch meadow landscape. The text ÒProject RESUREXIONÓ appears on screen. The video of the Dutch meadow landscape transitions to a video of a moving swing in a playground. It is raining in the playground. Dark clouds appear on screen and a flooding can be seen. VOICEOVER Floods IMAGE Video of heavy rain on a street. VOICEOVER Heavy rain IMAGE Video of a dry sandy plain. VOICEOVER Drought IMAGE Video of thunderstorm. VOICEOVER Storms IMAGE Video of a forest fire. VOICEOVER and wildfires IMAGE Video of a flooded street. Hailstones lie on the street and there is a lot of water. The image transitions to a video of a river that has burst its banks. VOICEOVER We are increasingly faced with extreme weather conditions. IMAGE Video of a river that has flooded. A few cars are still driving along a narrow road between the water. The image transitions to a video of a village that has been flooded. VOICEOVER Climate-related damages already cost billions of euros in Europe and keep rising each year. IMAGE There are several videos showing forest fires, a brightly burning sun in a clear blue sky, and a swarm of insects flying through the air. VOICEOVER Extreme weather threatens lives, causing more heatwave fatalities and spreading insect- or waterborne diseases. IMAGE Video of a deforested hilltop, a swimming sturgeon, bees at a beehive, and a butterfly on a flower petal. VOICEOVER Biodiversity declines as more plant and animal species face extinction. IMAGE People walk through a flooded city and a car drives along a flooded road. VOICEOVER Urban and river catchments are vulnerable. IMAGE Video of a river that has burst its banks. VOICEOVER European partners must learn from each other to strengthen policies and make these areas more resilient. IMAGE The RWS RESUREXION logo appears on screen, along with the EU flag. On the right-hand side of the video, we see an illustration of Europe, with the partner countries marked. VOICEOVER RESUREXION brings together partners from across Europe. IMAGE We see several people sitting at a table. They are working together. The image transitions to a video of a person giving a PowerPoint presentation to a group of people. VOICEOVER We work to enhance existing policy instruments and develop a multilevel resilience strategy for IMAGE Video of a small motorboat on a river. There are two people in the boat. They place a Òmeasuring instrumentÓ in the water. VOICEOVER urban and river catchment areas against extreme weather conditions. IMAGE A dashboard displaying all kinds of technical data appears on the screen. VOICEOVER In the coming years, partners will review each otherÕs policy instruments. IMAGE We see a group of stakeholders standing on the bank of a river. They are listening to someone telling them something. VOICEOVER And engage with all relevant stakeholders to understand local realities. IMAGE Video of tomatoes in a greenhouse. VOICEOVER Éwhether itÕs securing water supplies for the tomato industry, IMAGE Video of people walking on water-permeable tiles in a park. VOICEOVER developing solutions for permeable surfaces, IMAGE Video of a flooded river. The floodplains are under water. VOICEOVER or a transformative approach to river management. IMAGE Video of people walking across a pedestrian crossing. VOICEOVER Let your voice be heard. IMAGE Videos of various European cities and a video of an aqueduct in the Netherlands. VOICEOVER What do you need to ensure your city or catchment area is resilient to extreme weather events? Stay updated on this project, sign up as a stakeholder, IMAGE Various videos of rivers abroad. The RWS RESUREXION logo appears on screen, together with the logos of the various partners. VOICEOVER and share your input and feedback to help make this project a success. IMAGE Outro image with the logos of Rijkswaterstaat and RWS RESUREXION with the URLs www.interregeurope.eu/resurexion and www.linkedin.com/company/interreg-europe-resurexion with the text ÒRijkswaterstaat 2026Ó.
RESUREXION: Development of a multilevel REsilience Strategy for Urban areas and River basins to EXtreme weather conditIONs
RESUREXION aims at enhancing existing policy instruments at different levels and sectors, that influence water management in urban and catchment areas to contribute to a robust climate resilience against extreme weather events, including floods and droughts.
Advancing international climate resilience
Rijkswaterstaat operates internationally driven by the understanding that water systems, transport networks, and environmental challenges transcend national borders. RESUREXION directly supports this vision by fostering interregional cooperation to address the shared risks posed by extreme weather events in urban and river catchment areas.
By enhancing cross-border collaboration, the project contributes to developing more effective and efficient solutions that respect the interconnected nature of European water and environmental systems.
Furthermore, RESUREXION aligns with the international frameworks that guide Rijkswaterstaat’s work. It strengthens policy instruments in line with European directives and global agreements such as the Paris Climate Accord and the Sustainable Development Goals, helping Rijkswaterstaat proactively implement and comply with these important regulations.
As a knowledge-driven organisation in a small but globally connected country, we benefit significantly from RESUREXION’s emphasis on exchanging expertise and innovation among diverse European partners. This platform enables us to access cutting-edge knowledge and best practices, enhancing its capacity to develop resilient, climate-adaptive water management strategies.
Finally, through RESUREXION, we advance its international mission, building resilient, sustainable water and environmental systems that respond effectively to the growing challenges of climate change and extreme weather events.
Diverse thematic elements
Diverse thematic crucial policy elements to be addressed are:
- adherence to strategic climate resilience strategies in place to minimize risks and maximize benefits
- increase the openness for green infrastructure and Nature-based Solutions
- improve practicability of policy implementation
- management of water demand and supply in both quality and quantity
- scenarios for preparedness and protective measures
- education, skill & capacity development.
Objective
The overall objective is to improve practicability, effectiveness, and efficiency. This comprises a ‘practicability and interconnectivity check’ and creates a synergetic policy system empowering urban and catchment areas towards robust climate resilience.
Project period
May 2025 - July 2029
European programme
Project website
Partners
Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management - Rijkswaterstaat, Water Management Authority of Galicia (ES), Lezíria do Tejo Intermunicipal Community (PT), Polytechnic Institute of Santarém, Flanders Environment Agency, Ungheni City Hall, Turku University of Applied Sciences, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences - Vienna, Klimatorium