Working Group on Climate Adaptation achieves tangible results in 2025

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Working together for a climate-resilient future: that is what Sustainable Finance Platform’s Working Group on Climate Adaptation is all about. Together with the public sector, financial institutions and knowledge partners, we took concrete steps in 2025 to better prepare the Netherlands for climate change.

Published: 16 January 2026

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Those concrete steps are detailed in our annual progress report. From pilots in Rotterdam to innovative solutions for agriculture in saline areas, the working group not only worked with a range of partners in 2025 on new plans, but also actively implemented them.

Pilots that make a difference

  • Future-proof living in Rotterdam
    In the Bloemhof district, banks, insurers, knowledge partners and the municipality are working together on scenarios and public-private solutions for climate-proof living.
  • Climate-adaptive business parks
    The fact sheet on 'Climate adaptation for business parks' (Dutch only) and the Green-Deal approach (Dutch only) have been launched. In the municipality of Sneek, a pilot is under way at the Hemmen I and II business parks to boost their resilience to climate risks.
  • Climate-adaptive agriculture
    An exploration has been launched with the municipality of Schouwen-Duiveland for agriculture in saline conditions, also involving public-private financing solutions.

More than pilots: nationwide impact

Last year, the Working Group also worked with ministries, municipalities and knowledge partners on initiatives such as:

  • The launch of the Dutch Climate Risk Portal (DCRP), the central source for data and insights on climate risks for the financial sector and companies.
  • The development of the Water Guide for homeowners.
  • A newly added chapter on the role of the financial sector in the National Climate Adaptation Strategy (NAS).
  • Survey of expectations of homeowners with foundation problems in the municipality of Lingewaard.

Sharing knowledge, facilitating acceleration

By sharing experiences and lessons from pilots, the Working Group encourages a comprehensive approach as we move into 2026. Collaborations with initiatives such as NL AAA-Klimaatbestendig, the Adaptatie Atelier Foundation and Resilient Delta strengthen the national strategy.

Working Group on Climate Adaptation

The Working Group on Climate Adaptation, made up of financial sector and public sector representatives, is examining how physical climate risks and climate adaptation affect the economy and the financial sector. It is also looking at how the financial sector can contribute to climate adaptation, working with or without government or the business community.

Progress Report 2025

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