%0 Thesis
%9 Bachelor
%A Dijkstra, Daniël
%D 2022
%F theses_frw:3915
%P 36
%T Sustainable development through bottom-up initiatives
%U https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/3915/
%X Bottom-up initiatives can be found in every part of society. These initiatives try to find a way to  implement a unique way of functioning on their own account often formed out of discontent  with existing structures. The urgency of sustainable development is present in every part of  society and these initiatives can be drivers of large scale innovation. This thesis focuses on one  community initiative based in the province of Groningen. To establish how community  initiatives are enabled or restrained through governmental policies a qualitative research has  been executed. Data has been utilized to answer the research questions. Current policies provide  a vision for an increase of shared responsibility. However, community initiatives are included in  negotiations after a framework is set. This results in missed opportunities of innovative  developments created by community initiatives. A future vision on climate adaptation is  currently in development and this provides an opportunity to apply a bottom-linked approach.