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Sustainable environments Curacao

On Curaçao, rising water levels, extreme rainfall, and insufficient water retention pose a threat to the island's ecosystem. Polluted runoff harms marine life and coral reefs. Illegal discharges exacerbate the problem, which is further intensified by landfills nearing their capacity limits.

Are you a TU Delft student interested in joining this Learning Community? You can apply for a grant via TU Delft. Further information and deadlines can be found via the following link: 🔗Scholarships - TU Delft

During these projects, you will travel to Curaçao for a period of approximately 2–3 months (flexible). The University of Curaçao will serve as your client while you collaborate with a broad network of stakeholders throughout the project.

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Discover the possible projects within these themes:

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Focused on water security, climate adaptation, sea level rise, heat resilience, and ecosystem protection, with a strong connection between science and policy.

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Focused on water security, climate adaptation, sea level rise, heat resilience, and ecosystem protection, with a strong connection between science and policy.

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Focused on the energy transition, sustainable mobility, behavioural change, communication, and institutional transformation.

Behind the scenes:

Our team

Want to learn more or get in touch? Reach out to the team!

Facilitator support

Abel Svejda

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Facilitator

Barbera Keukens

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Community Coordinator

Nadège Heyligar

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Facilitator

Noa Buijsman

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Community coordinator

Richenel Bulbaai

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Community coordinator

Tamara van Aerde

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Latest news

Latest updates from our Sustainable Enviornments Learning Community!

Student reflections on a project in Curaçao

Student reflections on a project in Curaçao

March 2, 2026

In a recent HHS newsletter, CTE students share their experience designing a self-sufficient tourist area in Curaçao, combining sustainability with real-world international engineering challenges.

Exploring an Eco-Learning Future for Curaçao

Exploring an Eco-Learning Future for Curaçao

September 29, 2025

Stakeholders discussed strengthening Learning Communities on Curaçao, focusing on connecting education, research, and initiatives to build an inclusive eco-learning system for sustainable innovation.

Made possible by

Our valued partners:

deHaagseHogeschool
Sealink
TinkerSjop
Aqualectra
UVA
University of Aruba
USM
UoC
RCC
TUDelft
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