A Decade of Transformation: Climate Adaptation in Dordrecht’s Wielwijk Neighborhood
A Decade of Transformation: Climate Adaptation in Dordrecht’s Wielwijk Neighborhood The Wielwijk neighbourhood in Dordrecht has undergone a remarkable transformation since 2010,…
Co-Designing Climate-Resilient & Inclusive Neighbourhoods at Placemaking Europe
What if the neighbourhoods we live in were designed not only by architects but by the very communities they serve?
Empowering Communities: Lessons from LIFE CRITICAL’s Citizen Science Approach
Community engagement is a cornerstone of effective climate adaptation strategies, ensuring that adaptation efforts not only address environmental needs but also reflect the lived experiences and priorities of the community.
Assessing the Impacts: Lessons from LIFE CRITICAL’s Monitoring Approach
Monitoring plays a critical role in the success of climate adaptation projects. It is through detailed and continuous data collection that we can measure the real-world impact of adaptation measures on the environment, refine our approaches, and build trust among stakeholders.
Building Climate Resilience: Lessons from LIFE CRITICAL’s Blue-Green Infrastructure Approach
As cities are confronted with the escalating impacts of climate change, strategic climate adaptation has become more crucial than ever.
New LIFE CRITICAL Reports: Practical Tools for Climate Resilience in Urban Areas
We’re delighted to announce the publication of new resources to support our goals of driving climate resilience in urban areas beyond our study sites and across Europe.
Embracing Urban Biodiversity: An Interview with City Ecologist Sjoerd-Dirk Fiaschi-van Der Est
Insights from Dordrecht’s city ecologist on incorporating biodiversity into urban regeneration and climate adaptation.
All of Wielwijk Meets: Citizen Scientists in Action
In conversation with Mr Marco Aarts, citizen scientist in Wielwijk, Dordrecht.
Green-Blue Cities: Nurturing Climate Adaptation in Dordrecht
Ellen Kelder leads the Blue Green City team for the City of Dordrecht. In this interview she shares some best practices for climate adaptation based on the city’s extensive experience with initiatives like LIFE CRITICAL.
Celebrating a Successful Citizen Science Festival in Dordrecht
LIFE CRITICAL marked a significant milestone with the launch of its first Citizen Science Festival in Dordrecht this September. The event, strategically aligned with the city’s Neighbourhood Day, witnessed enthusiastic participation from a range of community members.
Replicating Success: Strategies for Climate Adaptation Initiatives
Berry Gersonius is a policy advisor to the City of Dordrecht for their Blue Green City initiative. In this interview he spotlights the importance of climate adaptation and the role replication and knowledge sharing play in these initiatives.
Engaging Locals, Empowering Solutions: The Role of Citizen Science in Climate Adaptation
Sandra de Vries, founder of PULSAQUA, is an expert in citizen science for sustainability, focusing her efforts on advancing the SDGs together with local communities. As a contributor to LIFE CRITICAL, in this interview she shares the importance of citizen science and the role it plays in climate adaptation initiatives.