Why is a climate portal being developed for finance?

There is a lot of information and data about how we deal with climate risks in the Netherlands. But this is often hard to find and also difficult to interpret. As a result, misunderstandings frequently arise, leading people to believe that the Dutch delta region is more vulnerable to climate change and extreme weather than it actually is. It is important to properly explain what climate risks are important to our country, how we deal with them and where to find the necessary data. 

Who can get started with the new portal?

The portal is intended for both the national and international private sector. It’s for professionals from banks, pension funds, insurers, and real estate investors, as well as regulators and credit rating agencies. Additionally, it is intended for businesses more broadly. For example, it is becoming increasingly important for credit rating agencies to conduct stress tests that incorporate climate risks. But to perform such stress tests, they need to have the right knowledge and data. That is why we are developing this portal.   

Who are working together on the portal?

We are developing the portal together with the coalition NLAAA for a climate resilient delta. For the climate data and climate hazard information provided on the portal, we are working closely with various content experts from the Dutch climate field. Additionally, the portal is being further developed in collaboration with the Climate Adaptation Working Group on Climate Adaptation of the Sustainable Finance Platform of De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). This working group includes representatives from banks, investors, pension funds, insurers, various ministries, and the Delta Commissioner’s Office. Before the portal becomes publicly available, we will first have a beta version tested by a broader group of users. 

What do we want to achieve with the portal?

We want the portal to be the “go-to-place” for professionals who want to get started with climate data about the Netherlands. One of the goals is that the portal will enable better analysis and decision-making. Ultimately, we also hope that it will accelerate the development of climate data. And we hope to create a level playing field by making the same data available to everyone. This way, we can prevent some parties from having a better starting position than others.” 

When will the portal go live?

Our goal is to make the portal available in the third quarter of 2025. 

Help us develop the portal

To make sure the portal meets user needs, we have a user group to help us test a beta version of the portal. It is still possible to sign up. Are you curious about the portal and want to contribute to its development? Then sign up as a tester via the application form.