2.4 RISK TRANSFERENCE MECHANISM UNDER THE WTS THERE ARE NO UPSTR...

7.2.4  Risk  Transference  Mechanism  

Under the WTS there are no upstream no risk transference such as private reinsurance beyond the

normal financial capacities of the Dutch state. There are also no downstream risk transference

mechanisms included in the WTS. Dutch citizens technically do not have to take personal account of

the their own flood risk. In practice, land use planning rules curb building in very high flood risk areas to

prevent unnecessary and potentially expensive risks being taken.