Rutger de Graaf

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Rutger de Graaf is a pioneer in climate resilience, water management, and sustainable urban development. As co-founder of Blue21, he is a global frontrunner in floating urban development, merging engineering, governance, and sustainability to create climate-adaptive cities on water. With a background in civil engineering, Rutger has transformed groundbreaking research into real-world projects, such as the Floating Pavilion in Rotterdam and the Bluelands Floating Tiny Office. A thought leader and keynote speaker, he advocates for innovative, socially embraced, and ecologically sound solutions to global urban challenges.