RISE is one of them. Its primary focus is on making the methods and models that are used more inclusive. In this project, we are working with Radboud University and the University of Jakarta. The cities of Bima, Manado, and Pontianak are ideal for this study.

At present, analyses do not distinguish clearly between approaches for prosperous and poorer areas. Our models are not always designed for this purpose. For instance, they do not calculate the long-term effect of compulsory social insurance for flood risks, or predict spatial development in an area given a specific flood probability. This in turn affects the future flood probability and the risk. The hope for the RISE study is that it will bring about an improvement in this respect.

To arrive at sustainable solutions and to meet the ‘RISE to the water challenge’, the active involvement of these local communities and other stakeholders affected by government measures is vital. As a result we also have an interdisciplinary team that, in addition to looking at changes in water quality and quantity, also investigates local views about well-being and decision-making processes. The idea is that all this information will lead to the development of a socio-ecological interaction model for resilient slums with sustainable water management.