{"id":5750,"date":"2021-02-15T14:51:38","date_gmt":"2021-02-15T14:51:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/sac-news-events\/?p=5750"},"modified":"2021-02-16T10:43:00","modified_gmt":"2021-02-16T10:43:00","slug":"cities-and-the-climate-emergency-insights-into-rotterdams-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/sac-news-events\/2021\/02\/15\/cities-and-the-climate-emergency-insights-into-rotterdams-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Cities and the Climate Emergency: Insights into Rotterdam\u2019s Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"

Environmental Social Sciences student Viola Favaretto tells us about how her module “GEOG5005 – Cities and the Climate Emergency’ has encouraged her to do further research into how cities can become more climate resilient<\/p>\n

“As an individual who lived in London and experienced travelling to a variety of highly-populated urban areas, I admit to having a soft spot for the fast-paced metropolitan life. Yet, I never flourished enough enthusiasm to question climate factors influence towards human settlements, until I dived into the Cities and Climate Emergency module. I found myself immersed in the content of climate change impacts on cities and immediately developed an interest in urbanisation.<\/p>\n

“Contemplating upon human populations and the potential effects on cities worldwide, simply revealed to me the important role cities play in becoming climate-proof or more climate-resilient in the future.<\/p>\n

“Socio-economic inequality and contemporary governance are making cities more vulnerable to the consequences of climate change; especially in the Global South, where countries in Latin America, Africa and South-East Asia they face a range of physical and social vulnerabilities. Taking into account the scale, cultural, socio-economic and political differences, cities would have to tailor their own adaptation and mitigation policies, which would eventually shape society.<\/p>\n

“I was captured by the concept of inclusivity of contrasting communities and the capability of interdisciplinary collaboration to form an all-inclusive system. Although, never before have I been more curious about sustainable development, green infrastructure and influence of socio-politics in the climate debate.<\/p>\n

“There are examples of cities in the Global North that are driven to prepare against climate change. I have insightfully chosen to research Rotterdam; an advanced Delta city in the Netherlands with a history of flooding disasters. I specifically focused on the city\u2019s plans to transform and become more climate-resilient. \u2018Rotterdam\u2019s Climate Change Adaptation Strategy\u2019 focuses on long-term benefits for their diverse population and their economy, by designing cutting edge infrastructure with the capacity to mobilise and adapt to changing water levels and flooding.<\/p>\n

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The Rotterdam Climate Change Adaptation Strategy, 2013<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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“As more civilians consistently seek to improve their livelihood, many desire to migrate to Rotterdam for a numerous range of opportunities. The cities dynamic social housing programs and welcoming refugee policies combined with the climate adaptations are expected to attract migrants, offering them a more sustainable lifestyle and new economic opportunities. Supporting the consideration for the safety and well-being of all citizens against climate change. After intensively engaging with this case study, it\u2019s evident how much effort Rotterdam has devoted to their climate objectives. Not only did I find their adaptation ideas strategically innovative and efficient, but I also admire the transparency to share their successful ideas with other cities. This was also the most important lesson I learned from this module. The urgent need to encourage more global cooperation and sharing of cutting-edge urban strategies to adapt to a changing climate.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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