Groenhof, Titia (2025) Climate Adaptation in the Municipality of Dantumadiel;a Multi-Level Governance Analysis. Master thesis, Cultural Geography - Climate Adaptation Governance (CAG).
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Abstract
This study investigates climate adaptation in the rural municipality of Dantumadiel, located in the north of the Netherlands in the province of Fryslân. Dantumadiel faces growing risks such as soil subsidence, groundwater depletion, heat island effects, and salinization. However, adaptation efforts are hindered by institutional, financial, and political barriers of ‘ad hoc’ governing. The research identifies actionable strategies for improving local adaptation, emphasizing the importance of spearpoint policies tailored to Dantumadiel’s landscape, especially peatland degradation, supported through spatial planning and external funding. Intermunicipal cooperation is essential, especially on non-water issues like biodiversity and heat stress. Furthermore, enhancing local communication and community-based adaptation is vital, given the predominance of privately owned land. A participatory approach can strengthen public engagement and political legitimacy. Lastly, clearer distinctions between adaptation and mitigation must be made in both policy and practice. With strategic focus and collaborative implementation, Dantumadiel has the potential to emerge as a regional model for rural climate adaptation, bridging the gap between national frameworks and local action.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Name supervisor: | Schulz, K.A. |
| Date Deposited: | 25 Aug 2025 14:13 |
| Last Modified: | 25 Aug 2025 14:13 |
| URI: | https://campus-fryslan.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/763 |
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