Stormwater runoff can contain high amounts of Potential Toxic Elements (PTE) as heavy metals. PTE can have negative and direct impact on the quality of surface waters and groundwater. The European Water Framework Directive (WFD) demands enhanced protection of the aquatic environment. As a consequence, …

This study explored the use of cash transfers for increasing resilience of smallholder farmers against drought. Smallholder farmers who are dependent on rainfed agriculture productivity in Shangombo District, Western Province, Zambia. Their main livelihood portfolio is from the maize crop which they …

The conferences will be a premier platform for the presentation of new advances and research results in the fields of Civil Engineering (Geotechnics ,Transportation & Highway and Coastal Engineering). The conference will bring together leading researchers, engineers and scientists in the materials and …

Steeds vaker zijn bij maatschappelijke vraagstukken nadrukkelijk burgers betrokken (klimaatadaptatiegroningen.nl). Deze sessie is dan ook absoluut bedoeld voor iedereen, die interesse heeft in en zich betrokken voelt bij zijn of haar leefomgeving.Onder invloed van klimaatverandering krijgen we steeds …

There is a clear demand for a collaborative knowledge-sharing by online climate adaptation platforms that contribute to (inter)national knowledge exchange and raising awareness about climate change. Climate adaptation platforms (CAPs) can contain decision-support tools to facilitate the process of decision-making, …

Mini-colleges van weerman en wetenschapper Peter Kuipers Munneke en onderzoeker Floris Boogaard over oorzaken, gevolgen en veranderingen in de omgeving door hittestress.

Heatwaves are expected to increase in the future due to climate change. Heatwaves cause heat stress to humans and some of the effects are dehydration and hyperthermia. In general it is known what can be done to reduce heat stress. However, applying this knowledge on a local scale requires a clear overview …

From May 25-28, ClimateCafe Groningen will be held on the topic of drought. We will execute full-scale tests in the Groningen region and gather more information on the functioning of climate solutions, biodiversity, and stakeholder participation. Student teams come up with solutions for climate adaptation …

Permanent grassland soils can act as a sink for carbon and may therefore positively contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation. We compared young (5–15 years since latest grassland renewal) with old (>20 years since latest grassland renewal) permanent grassland soils in terms of carbon stock, …