Final report on Adaptive strategies for the Rotterdam unembanked area (HSRR3.1) A significant part of the Rotterdam urban area is not protected by the primary levee system. Due to climate change and urbanization of the former port areas the vulnerability of this area to flooding is increasing. The aim of this research is to develop more knowledge on and evaluate adaptive strategies and measures for existing and newly developed residential areas located outside the primary water defences in the Rijnmond – Drechtsteden region.
Knowledge for Climate, Friday 14 June 2013
Climate Adaptation Business Challenge: submit your idea now! On 21 May the MatchMaking Event took place as the kick-off of the Climate Adaptation Business Challenge. After this successful networking event it is time to get into business. Join this Business Challenge, submit your idea before 1 July and win up to €25.000 for the development of a successful business plan.
Knowledge for Climate and Climate-KIC, Monday 3 June 2013
Climate Proof Cities consortium meeting April 2013 The CPC consortium meeting on April 25 in Rotterdam was very lively. In the morning, stakeholders reflected on the CPC programme and presented their expectations with regard to its outcome. It was good to hear that various CPC results have already been picked up as valuable information for decision-making.
Knowledge for Climate, Theme 4 Climate Proof Cities, Friday 17 May 2013
Model calculations show the contribution of ice flow from the ice sheet to sea level rise Along with surface melting, iceberg calving into the ocean also contribute considerably to sea-level rise. The new model by Iranian researcher Faezeh Nick (Utrecht University) now provides much better insight into the future behaviour of large outlet glaciers in Greenland. KfC co-financed this research.
