Geert van der Meulen

Senior advisor Nature-based solutions / Flood risk management at Rijkswaterstaat

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

About

Creative water manager and interdisciplinary advisor, researcher, educator, and designer with an expertise in water-sensitive, context-specific, and nature-based approaches with culture at their core. Experienced with multidisciplinary and international co-creative collaborations and effective scientific communication and dissemination of complex issues around water management and climate crisis challenges.

Experience

  • Senior Advisor at Rijkswaterstaat
    Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

    Nature-based solutions Kennis, Regie, en Vernieuwing Waterveiligheid WVL

  • Founder at Day Cityguides
    Nov 2014 - Present · 11 yrs 8 mos

    Rotterday Day Hague Amsterday

  • Board Member at Nederlandse Galerie Associatie
    Mar 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 4 mos

    Dutch Gallery Association

  • Guest Editor at International Journal of Water Governance
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    Special Issue 'Mainstreaming Nature-Based Solutions: Experiences, dilemmas, and reflections'

  • Delft University of Technology (6 yrs 4 mos)
    • Researcher
      Sep 2018 - Dec 2024 · 6 yrs 4 mos

      Delta Urbanism Interdisciplinary Research Program

    • PhD Researcher
      Jan 2020 - Jun 2024 · 4 yrs 6 mos

      Water4Change Research Program 'Enhancing context specificity of Water-Sensitive Urban Design: An urban design perspective on Indian secondary cities'

    • Honourable Member
      Dec 2025 - Present · 7 mos

      Delta Urbanism Interdisciplinary Research Program