What Amsterdam Weerproof does

Amsterdam Weerproof (launched in 2014 under the name 'Amsterdam Rainproof') is a municipal climate-adaptation initiative headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Its mandate is to make the city resilient to the dual stresses of heavy rainfall and drought by coordinating action across residents, professionals, housing corporations, and public bodies. The program is staffed by 11 employees and operates without a commercial revenue model; financing flows through municipal budgets and water-management subsidies via partners including Gemeente Amsterdam, Waternet, and Waterschap AGV.

The program's offering combines digital tools with field services. Digital touchpoints include the amsterdamweerproof.nl website, an interactive map cataloguing rainwater problem points across the city, subsidy-information pages, and the Urbo3D Climate Game — a 3D simulation tool for scenario planning. Field services encompass Weergroen Coaches who advise residents on greening their properties, a Tegelservice that physically removes pavement to expose permeable surface, and climate-adaptive walking routes that demonstrate adaptation measures in situ. Distribution rests on a coalition of 100+ partner organizations, including major Amsterdam housing corporations (Eigen Haard, Alliantie, Vesteda), regional water authorities, and a network of neighborhood coordinators (Wijkaanjagers) operating in Nieuw-West, Zuidoost, Noord, Oost, and Weesp. The initiative was awarded 'De Peilstok' by the Ministry of Infrastructure in its founding year.

Name

Amsterdam Weerproof

Legal name

Amsterdam Weerproof

Website

https://weerproof.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Amsterdam Weerproof is a publicly funded municipal initiative that helps Amsterdam residents, professionals, and housing corporations adapt to rainfall and drought through digital tools, on-site coaching, tile-removal services, and a 100+ partner coalition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Climate Adaptation Services

NAICS

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (924)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban Flood Resilience & Adaptation Planning (Climate, Nature-Based Solutions) (EUANAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation (BPAGAGAF), Sustainable Cities, Urban Development & Green Infrastructure (BPADALAL), Water Resources, WASH & Integrated Water Management (BPADALAH), Xeriscape & Drought-Tolerant Landscape Design/Install (HSAIABAF)

Keywords

• Urban climate adaptation
• Rainwater management
• Green infrastructure
• Municipal climate initiative
• Urban heat mitigation

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Amsterdam Weerproof is a municipal climate adaptation coordination initiative that helps Amsterdam prepare for extreme weather (heavy rainfall, heat, drought, flooding) by connecting residents, professionals, housing corporations, and government agencies around practical measures such as green roofs, rain barrels, facade gardens, tile removal, wadis, and permeable paving. It functions as a public information and service platform funded by the municipality of Amsterdam, Waternet, and the regional water board, providing subsidized services, free tile removal, one-on-one coaching, educational programs, and project coordination across Amsterdam neighborhoods.

Product overview

Amsterdam Weerproof is a public climate adaptation initiative operated by the Municipality of Amsterdam and Waternet. The organization functions as an information platform and service provider rather than a commercial product company. Its portfolio consists of a central website platform that serves as the primary hub for climate adaptation resources, combined with direct service offerings including the Tegelservice (tile removal for greening), Weergroen Coaches (one-on-one guidance), the Urbo3D Climate Game (educational serious game), interactive mapping tools (rain problem points map, climate stress maps), subsidies guidance, and project showcases. The initiative also provides downloadable communication materials and educational programs. All services are free and publicly funded, targeting Amsterdam residents, housing corporations, and professionals working in green, real estate, or public space. The organization maintains a network of over 100 partner organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weerproof Website and Platform
• Weergroen Coaches
• Tegelservice (Free Tile Removal Service)
• Urbo3D Klimaatspel (Climate Game)
• Klimaatadaptieve Routes (Climate-Adaptive Routes)
• Regenwaterknelpuntenkaart (Rainwater Problem Points Map)
• Subsidies Information Service
• De Weerbar

Quantifiable outcome

• De Pulse building can retain 550m3 of rainwater through polder roofs
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• WaternetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWaternet is Amsterdam's water management corporation that collaborates with Weerproof on water infrastructure projects, rainwater management solutions, and public space adaptation. They participate in neighborhood projects like Betondorp and the Rivierenbuurt redesign, contributing expertise in drainage systems and water storage.
• Delva Landscape ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelva Landscape Architects signed the Amsterdam Rainproof declaration on October 9, 2014 and contributes to climate-adaptive landscape design projects. They focus on giving meaning to the new function of landscape and strengthening the experiential power of landscape, with extreme precipitation management as a key factor.
• Van Gelder B.V.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVan Gelder B.V. is a construction company involved in numerous public space projects in Amsterdam. They share knowledge about making public spaces rainproof and participate in projects like Betondorp Weerproof, contributing construction expertise for climate adaptation measures.
• Hogeschool van Amsterdam (HvA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmsterdam University of Applied Sciences collaborates with Weerproof on research, education, and innovation projects related to climate adaptation. They signed the Amsterdam Rainproof declaration and contribute academic expertise to urban climate solutions.
• TauwcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTauw is an engineering consultancy that worked with Weerproof on the Betondorp project, contributing technical expertise in water management and climate adaptation planning for urban areas.
• Gemeente Amsterdam (Municipality of Amsterdam)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Municipality of Amsterdam is the primary institutional partner and funder of the Weerproof initiative. The city provides subsidies for green roofs and other climate measures, coordinates urban planning, and partners on neighborhood projects throughout Amsterdam.
• Waterschap Amstel, Gooi en Vecht (Water Board AGV)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe regional water board provides subsidies for green and water projects in the Amsterdam region. They collaborate on rainwater management, flood prevention, and climate adaptation initiatives, and signed the original Amsterdam Rainproof declaration.
• Eigen HaardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEigen Haard is one of Amsterdam's largest housing corporations with extensive residential holdings. They partner with Weerproof on tenant engagement, greening projects, rain barrel distribution, and heat mitigation initiatives in their properties.
• Buro Regen&WatercoreTechnology or IntegrationBuro Regen&Water is a specialized consultancy focused on rainwater management and water-adaptive design. They designed inspiration gardens in Akerpolder and contribute technical expertise for climate adaptation measures.
• Rooftop RevolutioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRooftop Revolution is a partner organization focused on green roof implementation and provides free roof advice to VvEs and businesses in Amsterdam, helping to scale green infrastructure across the city.
• CityGardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCityGard provides 3D-printed circular garden solutions around underground waste containers in Amsterdam. Their containertuintjes (container gardens) contribute to greening, biodiversity, and water adaptation in the city.
• De Groene HubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDe Groene Hub is a community organization in Gaasperdam that collaborates on rain barrel distribution and neighborhood greening projects. They serve as a local partner for community engagement in Amsterdam Zuidoost.
• Tuinen van BrasaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTuinen van Brasa is a community garden initiative in Brasapark, Amsterdam Zuidoost, consisting of vegetable, forest, flower, herb, and tea gardens. They represent a community-led climate adaptation and social connection initiative.
• VestedacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVesteda is a residential real estate investor that developed a climate impact tool (KIM) to identify climate risks to their properties. They partner on heat and water management solutions for their Amsterdam portfolio.
• AlliantiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliantie is a housing corporation working with Weerproof on neighborhood greening initiatives, particularly in the Akerpolder area where they collaborate with residents on inspiration gardens and green days.
• Stichting PresentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStichting Present is a volunteer organization that participates in street action days organized by Weerproof, providing volunteers to help residents with garden greening projects.
• De Groene DruppelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDe Groene Druppel is an organization that collaborates with Weerproof on street action days and neighborhood greening initiatives in Amsterdam.
• Sociaal TuinierenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSociaal Tuinieren is a social gardening organization that partners with Weerproof on street action days and helps connect residents with greening opportunities.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Climate Central: US-based climate science communication and journalism organization producing climate impact visualizations. Comparable in producing climate communication and data products (akin to Weerproof's rainwater hotspot map), but operates as a science media outlet rather than municipal coordinator.
• CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project): Global nonprofit running the environmental disclosure system for cities, companies, and investors. Comparable as an environmental data and reporting nonprofit driving climate action by cities, though its core product is disclosure frameworks rather than physical adaptation projects.

Broad incumbents

• Climate-KIC: EU-funded climate innovation knowledge and innovation community focused on climate adaptation and mitigation. Comparable as a climate-focused knowledge/innovation network, but with a pan-European innovation mandate rather than municipal coordination role.
• C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group: Global network of 100+ mayors addressing climate change through city-level action plans and knowledge sharing. Comparable as a city climate coordination entity, but operates at a much larger geographic and political scale than Amsterdam Weerproof's single-city focus.
• ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability: International association of local governments advancing sustainable urban development, including climate adaptation and resilience. Comparable in mission and structure (city-facing sustainability coordination), but operates globally rather than at the single-neighborhood execution level.
• Carbon Trust: International climate advisory organization helping businesses and governments accelerate sustainability, including climate adaptation services. Comparable as a climate advisory entity serving public and private clients, but commercial in model rather than municipally-funded.
• Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy: International alliance of city leaders committing to climate action, particularly mitigation and adaptation. Comparable as a city climate coordination platform, though it focuses on commitments and reporting rather than on-the-ground greening/rainwater projects.
• Dutch Delta Programme: National Dutch program coordinating flood risk management and freshwater supply, deeply integrated with municipal and water authority planning. Comparable in water and climate coordination role, but at the national scale with stronger regulatory mandate than Weerproof's city-level convening role.

Direct peers

• Resilient Cities Network: Global network of cities (formerly 100 Resilient Cities) coordinating urban resilience initiatives including climate adaptation. Most directly comparable as a city-level resilience coordination platform that convenes partners, drives projects, and shares know-how across municipal stakeholders.
• Rotterdam Climate Initiative: Dutch municipal climate program based in Rotterdam that coordinates city-wide climate adaptation and mitigation projects across public and private partners. Closest comparable peer given the shared Dutch municipal context, similar scope (urban climate resilience), and analogous partner-led delivery model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Rainproof020
• Facebookfacebook.com/DELVA-Landscape-Architects-137220756298445
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/amsterdamweerproof

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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