Transforming our societies towards a more sustainable future requires a good understanding of their citizens. This is of particular importance when considering the phenomenon of population ageing, which means that older people will constitute a significant share of society. The imperative for sustainable …

This empirical study investigated the relationship between the learning climate and training participation in Dutch organizations and how subsidies and the sharing of investments in time and costs between employers and employees affect this relationship. Our analyses are based on a survey of a representative …

Green and Inclusive Cities and Smart Mobilitypresentation and Panel Discussion I : Climate Adaptation and Nature-based Urban Solutions Prof. Dr.ir. F.C. Floris BoogaardSenior researcher at the Urban Land & Water Management team at DeltaresProf. Dr.-Ing. Helmut HolzapfelDirector at Centre of Mobility …

The thesis investigates the effects of rising water consumption costs on small-scale farmers in Mathioya District, Murang’a County, Kenya. It aims to identify the challenges these farmers face due to the increased cost of water for consumption exacerbated by climate change and offers strategies for equitable …

This study, commissioned by the Ministry of Environment, Range and Climate Change (MoERCC) in Puntland, Somalia, investigates the key factors influencing the decision-making process of agropastoralists in Garowe district, Puntland State of Somalia, regarding sustainable fodder cultivation. The district …

Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) are a promising approach to urban energy transformation, aiming to optimize local energy systems and deliver environmental, social and economic benefits. However, their effectiveness and justification for investment rely on understanding the additional value they provide …

Many coastal communities worldwide are facing challenges caused by increasing sea levels. However, urban development, population growth and industrialisation in low-lying delta regions persist. This includes the Netherlands and British Columbia, Canada. Both regions explore new and innovative flood risk …

Due to increasing flood risks, storm surge barriers become crucial for the socioeconomic continuity of coastal areas. They provide flood protection, especially against extreme events, by operating under specific circumstances. This imposes high-performance requirements for storm surge barriers and their …

Climate change has intensified the occurrence of extreme weather events, with severe flooding posing one of the most pressing challenges, particularly in informal settlements where infrastructure is inadequate, and resources are scarce. Mukuru Kwa Njenga, one of Nairobi's largest informal settlements, …

Given the urgency of global energy transition, small- and medium-sized cities often undergo rapid changes. What is often missing, however, is a better understanding of how residents of those places perceive, and relate to the various aspects of local energy transition process and spatial outcomes. This …