“The Netherlands” means “The Low Lands.” Much of our country is already below sea level. We are a river delta and without the protection of dykes and dunes, 2⁄3 of our country would be flooded. As such, water is our livelihood and our vulnerability, necessitating keen monitoring and adaptation to protect against rising sea levels and stronger storms. However, heavier rainfall in the basin of the Rhine, Meuse, and Scheldt rivers is a bigger concern (1). Concurrently, heat waves surge, causing extreme droughts in summer. Intensive farming, industry, and traffic contribute to a nitrogen crisis (2), degrading soils, reducing biodiversity, and polluting air (3). Dutch citizens experience a spectrum of emotional and psychological responses, from eco-anxiety to denial, shaping a politically polarized discourse on climate change (4). To protect our vulnerable country and foster unity in tackling this critical, multifaceted problem, we need innovative solutions.