Turning Strategic Visions into Adaptive Change

Jaap de Heer is a thought leader in climate adaptation strategy and transformative water governance. With decades of expertise, blending innovation with practical action to address complex environmental challenges.

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Strategic Climate Adaptation

Designing resilient climate adaptation strategies to future-proof against environmental risks.

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Water Governance advisory

Delivering advanced water governance solutions that promote sustainability and protect vital resources.

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Long-Term Scenario Planning

Providing scenario-based planning to help you navigate uncertainties and secure sustainable growth.

Adaptive Strategies in Action

Past Project Locations

Bangladesh Delta
Jakarta

Semarang coastal zone
Port of Rotterdam

Prof. Dr. J.M. De Heer

Dr. Jaap de Heer is a distinguished expert in climate adaptation, strategic management, and water governance, with a career spanning over two decades. With a background in Civil Engineering and Organization Sciences, he holds a PhD focused on strategy-making under challenging conditions.

From the Netherlands to Bangladesh, Jaap’s work focuses on long-term resilience, sustainable water management, and future-proofing solutions for communities worldwide. Discover how Jaap can bring clarity, focus, and impactful strategy to your organization’s journey toward sustainable development.

Jaap has played a pivotal role in developing and implementing the Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100, a landmark initiative aimed at securing climate resilience, food security, and socio-economic development.

Expertise

Expert in climate adaptation, strategic management, and water governance, with a career spanning over two decades. With a background in Civil Engineering and Organization Sciences, he holds a PhD focused on strategy-making under challenging conditions.

Work experience

Work experiences extends across international projects, where he applies his expertise in long-term planning, scenario-based strategies, and institutional development to address the pressing challenges of climate change.

OPINION

Long reads

Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100

As the Director of the Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100 Formulation Project, Jaap de Heer guided critical steps in establishing an actionable framework grounded in risk-based, sustainable practices.

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