Anastasopoulou, M. (2023) Stakeholder engagement for nature-based solutions – A collaborative approach for climate adaptation at the urban environment. Master thesis.
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Abstract
Nature-based solutions have lately received considerable attention from scientists who focus on climate change. They can prove beneficial for flood resilience by contributing to sustainable water management, natural water retention, floodplain restoration, and biodiversity conservation. They are more sustainable & cost-effective than traditional engineering solutions. Despite their application for a variety of purposes, there is still a lack of understanding of the influence of stakeholder engagement in their design and implementation process. The purpose of this study is to contribute to the understanding of the role of stakeholders in planning processes, in particular the design of nature-based solutions, focusing on flood resilience in urban areas. The research is supported by the study of the Dakpark Project (Rotterdam), a community- based initiative, that addresses climate change effects, including flood resilience and aims at enhancing inclusiveness and public participation. Foundation for this study is the theory of collaborative planning. The aim of this study is to explore the potential of stakeholder engagement on NBS projects, based on the concept of collaborative planning. Literature review, interviews, and site visits are analyzed to answer the main research question of “How stakeholder engagement in the design process of nature-based solutions, addressing flood resilience, can increase the acceptance of them among stakeholders?” Additionally, factors that can influence the process of collaborative planning and barriers are studied to provide room for future developments in the planning practice. This is qualitative research that focuses on the societal aspect of the planning practice and hopefully, its results will steer future planning approaches to make them more inclusive.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Degree programme: | Environmental & Infrastructure Planning |
| Supervisor: | Theron, C. |
| Date Deposited: | 30 Aug 2023 14:00 |
| Last Modified: | 30 Aug 2023 14:00 |
| URI: | https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4353 |
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