ARCADIS Global Water Management Expert, Piet Dircke, to Participate in Yale Climate & Energy Institu

ARCADIS Global Water Management Expert, Piet Dircke, to Participate in Yale Climate & Energy Institute (YCEI) Annual Conference Panel on Adapting to Water Extremes

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international design, consulting, engineering and management services company, announced Piet Dircke, global program director for water management, will participate in a panel discussion at the Fourth YCEI Annual Conference, "Water: The Looming Crisis" on Friday, April 5 at 10:30 a.m.

The panel, entitled "Anticipating and Adapting to Water Extremes Today," will discuss impacts to climate change that may result from shifts in regional and global water patterns and how the outcomes may require us to think differently about how we deal with water in a warmer world.

Dircke is considered a leading global expert in flood protection and climate adaptation for coastal and delta cities. Prior to and after superstorm Sandy hit the East Coast, he has been involved in knowledge exchange projects on climate change adaptation, flood protection and waterfront development in New York. He is currently participating in or leading a number of post-Sandy damage assessments and recovery plans and is active in the development of urban flood protection systems for Lower Manhattan.

YCEI's fourth annual conference will be held in New Haven, Conn. on April 4 and 5 in Burke Auditorium.

For more information, please contact Debra Havins of ARCADIS at 303-471-3485 or Debra.Havins@arcadis-us.com.

About ARCADIS:

ARCADIS is an international company providing consultancy, design, engineering and management services in infrastructure, water, environment and buildings. We enhance mobility, sustainability and quality of life by creating balance in the built and natural environments. ARCADIS develops, designs, implements, maintains and operates projects for companies and governments. With 22,000 employees and more than $3.3 billion in revenues, the company has an extensive international network supported by strong local market positions. ARCADIS supports UN-HABITAT with knowledge and expertise to improve the quality of life in rapidly growing cities around the world. Visit us at: www.arcadis-us.com.

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