Third Dutch Delta Congress 2012

The Dutch Delta Congress staged 1 November 2012 focused on the report about the Delta Programme for the year 2013, as presented september 2012 to parliament on Prinsjesdag [the state opening of parliament in the Netherlands]. A photo impression of the Congress.

Safety

Prof. Pieter van Vollenhoven, chair of the Society, Security and Police Foundation (SMVP), opened the conference and talked about the fact that, for him, safety is not only a matter for the government but is rather a shared responsibility of the government, citizens and the business community.

In the spotlight

Delta commissioner Wim Kuijken turned the spotlight onto politician Ed Nijpels for his unwavering support of the Delta Programme.

Delta Viewer

Delta Commissioner Wim Kuijken presented the Delta Viewer during the conference. The Delta Viewer is an interactive program that everyone can use to find the answers to their questions about our delta.

Communication

Erwin van Lambaart (Niehe Media) spoke about methods to garner sympathy and passion for a large project like the Delta Programme among the public at large.

Young people and the Delta Programme

Sywert van Lienden (G500 youth political movement) speaks about the importance of the Delta Programme for young people: "The Delta Programme is young people’s most important insurance policy."

Delta Parade

State Secretary of the ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment Joop Atsma (left) and Mayor of Rotterdam Ahmed Aboutaleb (right) open the Delta Parade.

The nine sub-programmes of the Delta Programme illustrate their progress at the Delta Parade.