Climate adaptation planning for resilient and sustainable cities: Perspectives from the City of Rotterdam (Netherlands) and the City of Antwerp (Belgium)
Berg, Angela van der
Climate adaptation planning in pursuit of resilient and sustainable societies has become a focal point
in urban policy. Climate adaptation planning is generally regarded as separate from traditional urban
planning practices. Globally and in Europe, however, cities are increasingly integrating climate adaptation
planning into their traditional urban planning instruments and processes. Recent research
indicates that the scope of such integration is at varying stages. The City of Rotterdam
(Netherlands) and the City of Antwerp (Belgium) have been identified as two European cities that
face similar climate impacts and risks given their proximity to a large river delta. Both cities aim to
integrate climate adaptation into their respective urban planning policies, but the scope of their
integration differs.
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