The Netherlands is moving from fighting the sea to befriending it
In short: For centuries, Dutch flood protection relied on brute force—dikes and pumps. This video explores a paradigm shift toward a 'pact with water,' where engineering works in harmony with natural processes rather than trying to conquer them.
Faced with rising sea levels, the Netherlands is reinventing its traditional approach to coastal defense. While historical methods focused on physical barriers, modern strategies prioritize working with nature to create more resilient and sustainable flood protection systems.
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