For centuries we have relied on water to survive and to flourish. Given the increased effects of climate change we feel an urgency to act more quickly than ever before—to preserve our landscape and ensure that future generations will be able to thrive.
The Blue Delta is not only the land we live on, but a mindset. For the more than 2 million people on the delta the need to act for the future is now. As we have in the past, the integration of our governance systems, industry and lives has allowed for us to grow and thrive over the last 8 centuries, and we believe a plan for the future should reach farther than any current plan in place—beyond 2030. To that end, based on solid knowledge, we need the creative and imaginative involvement of everyone to meet the challenges of our time.
Derived from the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we translate global tasks into meaning and significance for our Blue Delta together with partners in government, academia, industry and most importantly the people that live here. As a conduit of knowledge and history, The Blue Delta Coalition is bringing together our communities to ensure that we strive together, we work as one and that we save our Blue Delta for future generations to come.
Our main Blue Delta mission is to achieve broad prosperity by 2030. Within this overall mission we see three transition themes as the most important ingredients for success.
Theme 1
In 2030 the Blue Delta is the leading region in all water related topics. From climate adaptation, new technology and water-tourism
Theme 2
In 2030 the Blue Delta is the most circular region of Europe. Transforming energy, agri-culture, water & raw materials into circular systems
Theme 3
In 2030 we are the top Vital, Inspired and Connected region. Bringing us the happiest people in Europe.
We are building a Blue Delta platform around these three themes on which existing and new related landmark initiatives can flourish. We activate this platform through targeted interventions.