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Climate adaptation

In 2010, Euricur started a new project on climate adaptation and the regional economy. The project has been commissioned by the Climate Office of the City of Rotterdam which is responsible for the Rotterdam Climate Initiative and Rotterdam Climate Proof.

The main aim of the project is to assess the impact of climate adaptation (e.g. the development of floating houses) on the regional economy. We argue that climate adaptation is a process that results in innovation in various segments and branches of the economy such as construction, architecture, consultancy, dredging, legal services, financial services and ICT.

The empirical study comprehends face-to-face interviews with key informants from the private sector as well as platform organisations. Furthermore three expert meetings will be organised, inviting entrepreneus to discuss the impact of adaptation on the regional economy. The study will be carried out by Alexander Otgaar and Erwin van Tuijl, together with Willem van Winden (UrbanIQ).

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