Cities, Water and Climate Change

Cities, because of high levels of energy consumption and mobility, are the main contributors to climate change. At the same time, cities, because of their population density, are most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. How can city planners reduce their CO2 emissions, and how can cities adapt to the consequences of climate change?
To answer these questions, possibilities for mainstreaming climate change into urban planning will be discussed as well as examples of carbon free cities and transition towns. Because of the rapidly urbanizing delta areas, special attention will be paid to issues of flood risk management and multi-layered water safety. Which infrastructure is needed to protect delta areas, what is the potential of ecosystem engineering, and what are possibilities for flood proofing urban areas?
Cities, Water and Climate Change is a specialisation of the Master's programme in Spatial Planning.

The Master's specialisation in Cities, Water and Climate Change discusses the relationship between city planning and development, climate mitigation and adaptation.