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creators_name: Wittig, Valentin Carlo
creators_id: S4112946
creators_email: v.c.wittig@student.rug.nl
title: Evaluating the Framework for Public Engagement in Climate Adaptation in Groningen, the Netherlands
ispublished: unpub
full_text_status: public
abstract: This study aims to contribute to research on the nature of public engagement in local adaptation policies and community practices by providing insights into how neighborhood residents can be involved by governments in creating climate-proof urban spaces. With the help of an in-depth case study approach, the possibilities for citizens to have an impact on public spaces in the neighborhood were explored as part of the climate adaptation strategy of Groningen, the Netherlands. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with policy-makers as well as community representatives to identify both perspectives on the issue. The central research question is: In what ways are citizens and communities involved in the implementation of climate adaptation measures? Public engagement is analyzed by categorizing interactions between the municipality and residents as communication, consultation or participation. In addition, Arnstein’s ladder (1969) serves as a framework to determine genuine participation. Results show that there are a number of projects from the municipality to involve citizens such as subsidies for green roofs, a ‘taxi’ picking up removed tiles and the climate ambassador position. Residents report good communication with the municipality, enough possibilities to get involved and feel encouraged to take the lead. Compared with insights from community centers in Berlin, public engagement in Groningen can be described as strong. However, the government is still the main facilitator as it has the knowledge advantage over residents concerning regulations and area-specific conditions. Neighborhood associations spread awareness among residents and start to develop citizen power when they have independent funding systems.
date: 2022
pages: 60
thesis_type: bachelor
degree_programme: TP
tutors_name: Kuper, B.J.
tutors_organization: Fac. Ruimtelijke wetenschappen, Bureau Onderwijs
tutors_email: B.J.Kuper@rug.nl
security: staffonly
keywords_local: Climate adaptation
keywords_local: Public engagement
keywords_local: Public participation
keywords_local: Bottom-up
keywords_local: Community practice
language_iso: en
agreed_repository: yes
date_issued: 2022-07-11
citation:   Wittig, Valentin Carlo  (2022) Evaluating the Framework for Public Engagement in Climate Adaptation in Groningen, the Netherlands.  Bachelor thesis.   
document_url: https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/3859/1/BP%202022%20Valentin%20Wittig.pdf