This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book introduces the development of environmental anthropology as a distinct sub-field and its central theoretical issues, and provides extensive intellectual histories and commentary by the …

This research helps to understand how small-scale farmers cope with frequent droughts in Wankhala agricultural camp, Petauke district, Zambia. This follows small-scale farmers’ frequent failures to satisfy their food needs whole year round. This is mainly because of the reduction in productivity of their …

Cairo. Home to twenty million people, bursting at the seams. An archipelago of planned and unplanned districts. How should this metropolis prepare for future growth? ‘Delta Strikes Back’ focuses on the rapidly urbanising agricultural landscape within the Nile Delta. Environmental pressure, ‘water wars’ …

The course aims to enhance understanding of key topics related to energy transition and to contribute to building new capacities for promoting sustainable energy systems for climate resilient industry, especially in the context of emerging economies.Some 25 professionals from developing countries will …

In coastal and low-lying vulnerable delta cities, such as the Rotterdam Metropolitan region and Metropolitan Manila, there has been an increase in vulnerability of urban flooding and water quality problems. New approaches address the current and future effects of climate change and increase urban quality, …

Een grootschalig opgezet onderzoek, waaraan Nederland deelneemt, laat zien dat de ecosystemen onder drijvende objecten nauwelijks worden benadeeld door bijvoorbeeld de beperkte lichttoetreding. Vervolgonderzoek richt zich op het leggen van verbanden tussen de ecoscans en waterkwaliteitmetingen en de …

At the moment the HZ does not measure their carbon dioxide (CO2) footprint. John Dane, who is a member of the board of directors has done a pledge during the climate change awareness week, which was organized in December by the HZ students to raise awareness about climate change and the need for sustainability …

In recent years’ investments in infrastructure in Indonesia have been a much neglected. In order to achieve high rates of economic growth, the country has to move away from commodities and towards manufacturing. To make this shift viable, investments in infrastructure on a national level are necessary. …

The integration of storm water flooding and thermal stress potential in Tainan (Taiwan) and Groningen (Netherlands).