Urban & Coastal Climate Adaptation

Protecting people, nature, and infrastructure against heavy rainfall and storm-surges to increase safety, sustainability, and liveability.

VIew of Pier in San Francisco with people fishing
Creating resilient cities and coasts
The world faces flood risks due to increased frequency of storm-surges, rainfall, and urbanisation. Flooding is among the leading climatic threats to human life worldwide, and can even reverse years of progress in poverty reduction.
Ramboll assists public departments and urban developers by providing innovative insights and solutions that reduce the risk of flooding and increase liveability. We help address risks by designing and implementing all-inclusive solutions that serve multiple purposes, like increasing recreational opportunities, improving social cohesion, and protecting biodiversity.
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RECONECT programme

Through our global projects and contribution to the European Commission’s RECONECT Programme, we are leaders within flood-risk reduction and nature-based solutions.

Global experts with integrated approach

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Climate adaption requires sustainable solutions based on an evaluation of flood risks and costs. Our global climate adaptation consultants include engineering specialists, hydrologists, landscape architects, urban planners, and more. We provide evaluations and adaptive measures in coastal zone management, river basin management, water supply, and storm- and wastewater management, to name a few.
Our solutions are based on local natural, technical, and societal conditions. Our integrated approach connects challenges and possible solutions to urban planning, so cities and their coasts can be more resilient and liveable.

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Bishan Park Singapore: nature for all

Converting a concrete canal into a river with dynamic nature-oriented spaces for Singapore’s communities. The 62 hectare park is one of the most popular in the city state, redesigned to accommodate the dynamic processes of the river system and provide a lush natural environment for visitors.

Buzzard Point, D.C.: flood resilience

Helping the US capital develop a flood resilience strategy protecting local communities from extreme rain events, with an integrated network of Blue/Green Infrastructure.

Downsview, Toronto: 15-min city

Rapid population expansion is often detrimental to urban liveability. The new sustainable neighbourhood of Downsview in Toronto steps up to the challenge through a combined focus on people, place, and nature.

Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, Singapore
Buzzard Point, D.C.: flood resilience
Downsview, Toronto: 15-min city

What we offer

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    Combining grey and blue/green infrastructure
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    Creating liveable and resilient shorelines
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    Planning and designing for climate risks, resilience, and climate justice
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    Implementing nature-based solutions
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    Establishing early warning systems
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    Employing AI for large scale inland, groundwater and coastal flood management

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  • Christian Nyerup Nielsen

    Christian Nyerup Nielsen

    Global Division Director

    +45 51 61 62 77

  • Jennifer Olivo

    Jennifer Olivo

    Director, Water Infrastructure & Climate Adaptation

    +1 585-295-7716

  • Anthony Guay

    Anthony Guay

    Water Service Line Team Director

    +44 7918 768716