Copyright 2010 - Delta Programme Commissioner http://www.deltacommissaris.nl/english/rss.aspx en Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:57:42 +0100 Delta Programme Commissioner http://www.deltacommissaris.nl/english//news/newyearwish.aspx The Delta Commissioner and his staff wish you a healthy and safe New Year. Mon, 02 Jan 2012 09:38:00 +0100 http://www.deltacommissaris.nl/english//news/deltacommissionervisitseuropeanclimateandenvironmentdirectorsgeneral.aspx On Tuesday 20 December, Delta Commissioner Wim Kuijken visited the European Commission in Brussels. He first spoke with Karl Falkenberg, Environment Director-General, and later in the day with Jos Delbeke, Climate Director-General. The subject of discussion at both meetings was the approach of the Dutch Delta Programme regarding water safety and the freshwater supply. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:32:00 +0100 http://www.deltacommissaris.nl/english//news/deltaactprovidesbasisfordeltaworksofthefuture.aspx Protecting our country from flooding and keeping our freshwater supply up to standard, now and in the future. That is the aim of the Delta Act on water safety and freshwater supply, which will enter into force on 1 January 2012. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:04:00 +0100 http://www.deltacommissaris.nl/english//news/peterglaswatermanoftheyear2011.aspx Peter Glas has been elected 'Water Man of the Year 2011'. The award, instituted by Deltamagazine.nl, the Internet magazine on water affairs, was presented by Delta Commissioner Wim Kuijken on Friday, 16 December in the Waterschapshuis. This was the first-ever title of ‘Water Man and/or Water Woman of the Year’ to be presented. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:45:00 +0100 http://www.deltacommissaris.nl/english//news/deltacommissionerreceivesreportonthemultifunctionaluseofwaterdefences.aspx Delta Commissioner Wim Kuijken received the report Multifunctioneel medegebruik van de waterkering [Multifunctional use of water defences] on Wednesday 14 December. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:36:00 +0100 http://www.deltacommissaris.nl/english//news/deltacommissionerattendsclosingconferenceofregiebureaunatura2000.aspx During the closing conference organised by Regiebureau Natura 2000 on 13 December, Delta Commissioner Wim Kuijken spoke about the relationship between water and the natural environment within the Delta Programme. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:13:00 +0100 http://www.deltacommissaris.nl/english//news/houseofrepresentativesinvitesdeltacommissionerfordiscussion.aspx The Standing Committee on Infrastructure & the Environment (I&M) has invited Delta Commissioner Wim Kuijken for a discussion on 30 November. The Second Delta programme, that was presented on Prinsjesdag (the state opening of parliament), will be the main subject of this discussion. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 08:55:00 +0100 http://www.deltacommissaris.nl/english//news/deltacommissionerpleasedwithregionalinvolvementinthedeltaprogramme.aspx Delta Commissioner Wim Kuijken spoke about the Delta Vision of the Hollands Noorderkwartier Water Authority at its 6th Water Symposium 2011 on 24 November. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:20:00 +0100 http://www.deltacommissaris.nl/english//news/deltacommissionervisitsromewaterforum.aspx On 23 November, Delta Commissioner Wim Kuijken was the keynote speaker at the Water Forum in Rome, where he presented the Delta Programme as an example of successful, long-term protection against high water and of sensible water management. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:59:00 +0100 http://www.deltacommissaris.nl/english//news/deltacommissionervisitsthecabinetofeucommissionerpotocnik.aspx On Friday 18 November, Delta Commissioner Wim Kuijken was in Brussels at the invitation of the cabinet of EU Commissioner for the Environment, Janez Potocnik. The Delta Commissioner spoke with Mr Potocnik’s Head of Cabinet, Kurt Vandenberghe, and with cabinet member Benedicte Caremier about the approach of the Dutch Delta Programme regarding water safety and the fresh-water supply. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:57:00 +0100