Since 1990, natural hazards have led to over 1.6 million fatalities globally, and economic losses are estimated at an average of around USD 260–310 billion per year. The scientific and policy communities recognise the need to reduce these risks. As a result, the last decade has seen a rapid development …

The interaction between physical drivers from oceanographic, hydrological, and meteorological processes in coastal areas can result in compound flooding. Compound flood events, like Cyclone Idai and Hurricane Harvey, have revealed the devastating consequences of the co-occurrence of coastal and river …

In this study, we investigated the effects of wearing a police uniform and gear on officers’ performance during the Physical Competence Test (PCT) of the Dutch National Police. In a counterbalanced within-subjects design, twenty-seven police officers performed the PCT twice, once wearing sportswear and …

This book is a translation and extensive revision of the Dutch publication ‘Duurzaam Ondernemen 3.0, de strategische aanpak uit eigenbelang’, This version limited to part 1, chapter 1 till 5 and part 2 of that publication The original was published by Avans Hogeschool / University for Applied Sciences …

Studies show that adolescents that follow a higher educational track have more positive experiences than those of lower levels with aspects of democracy, such as decision-making or discussions. In our study, we focus on how adolescents from different educational tracks evaluate the various possibilities …

Studies show adults’ attitudes towards citizenship to be related to their educational level. It has been claimed that higher educated people more often possess ‘good’ citizenship values. However, only limited insight exists into how differences in citizenship attitudes between adolescents from various …

Democratie, politiek, verzorgingsstaat, de EU, het bankenstelsel, beleid omtrent klimaatverandering. Allemaal burgerschapsthema’s die complex zijn. Volgens sommige docenten zijn deze onderwerpen zo ingewikkeld dat ze eigenlijk vooral in het vwo behandeld moeten worden en misschien ook in eenvoudigere …