Drone shot of the beach at Hoek van Holland

Climate

Predictive solutions for a changing climate

The question isn't if, but when. And more importantly: will you be ready by then?

Extreme rainfall, prolonged drought, heat stress, and rising sea levels: every municipality faces the consequences of climate change in its own way. These challenges call for a proactive approach and smart solutions that go beyond traditional measures.

Climate adaptation starts with insight and leadership: how does a city evolve as temperatures rise? Where do risks arise during heavy downpours or droughts? And which measures truly help to limit damage and maintain quality of life? To answer these questions, it is not enough to look only at today’s data. It involves combining geographic information, computational models, algorithms, and local knowledge.

Annual precipitation in the Netherlands increased by approximately 21% between 1906 and 2020

The average temperature in the Netherlands rose by 2.3°C between 1901 and 2020

Over the past thirty years (1993–2022), the precipitation deficit has increased by 11% per decade, and by as much as 13% during the spring months (April–May).

The KNMI’23 scenarios predict more extreme drought due to drier summers and higher evaporation.

Get ready for what's coming

We help municipalities find the right answers to evaluate measures, monitor impacts, and develop policies. We offer smart solutions to enable faster and better decision-making to mitigate damage and ensure safety.

Sometimes a digital twin is digital twin right tool for simulating scenarios—such as a heavy downpour—and visualizing "what-if" situations.

Sometimes remote sensing provides remote sensing , for example, to monitor green roofs, track changes in the environment, or detect heat islands and extreme drought.

With our expertise in geospatial and satellite data, spatial processes, and scenario modeling, you’ll gain insight into the risks. This will enable you to make informed decisions, avoid surprises, and work toward creating a climate-resilient living environment.

Solutions

Working Together on Climate Solutions

We translate complex climate challenges into concrete, data-driven solutions. With our expertise in geospatial and satellite data, spatial processes, and scenario modeling, we provide you with the insights and tools to effectively steer toward a future-proof living environment.

Digital Twin

Learn from a replica of the physical environment

Turn any environment into a usable 3D world with the Digital Twin. With the click of a button, you can use 3D data to make data-driven decisions.
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Remote sensing

Making better decisions with aerial data

Using remote sensing , such as satellite imagery and drones, we provide unprecedented insights for monitoring, analysis, and decision-making.

Climate in Practice

With a Digital Twin , Almere Digital Twin better equipped to manage flooding

IMAGEM Nelen & Schuurmans have joined forces to help the City of Almere better understand the impact of flooding and respond to it proactively. By linking hydrodynamic modeling software with advanced digital twin, Almere can not only predict flooding but also visualize it. This provides valuable insights for policymakers, emergency services, and residents to limit damage and ensure safety.

Digital twin - Three Hundred Meters

Greening and cooling with the 3+30+300 rule

Climate change, heat stress, and biodiversity loss make green spaces indispensable. Using Prof. Dr. Cecil Konijnendijk’s 3-30-300 rule, your municipality can distribute green spaces effectively and equitably. By visualizing this in a digital twin , you digital twin test different scenarios, make better decisions, and communicate these effectively to policymakers, emergency services, and residents. IMAGEM you with this by providing data, insights, and smart visualizations.

Want to work together to build a climate-resilient living environment?

The challenges of climate adaptation require a tailored approach and expertise. Our specialists would be happy to work with you to determine the best approach for your project. Feel free to contact us.

Niels van de Graaf, Market Manager – Government, IMAGEM
Stefan Lijst, Business Consultant at IMAGEM