Although this key region is protected by dykes and dunes along the coast, future sea-level rise could put it at risk. The need for flood protection is etched on Dutch collective thinking.

The film "Land Behind The Dikes" explores the Netherlands' extensive land reclamation efforts, driven by the need to protect low-lying areas from the sea. It details the construction of dikes and ...

The story is set in the Netherlands, where much of the land ... his journey taking him along the dyke beside the sea. Hearing a trickle of water, he stopped and discovered a leak in the dyke.