Distribution centres are becoming more and more relevant for spatial planning, due to their rapidly increasing size and number. There is little literature, however, that provides a generalized analysis of the size and functional attributes of distribution centres, and none that discusses the relationships …

The Northern Netherlands is like many delta’s prone to a wide range of climate change effects. Given the region its long history with floods and adaptation, there are numerous initiatives to be found that tried to battle these effects. As part of the Climate Adaptation Week Groningen, an inventory was …

During the 2015 Gorkha earthquake of 7.8 Mw that hit Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, numerous Nepalese Pagodas suffered extensive damage while others collapsed. Risk reduction strategies implemented in the region focused on disassembling historical structures and rebuilding them with modern material without …

In European cities the threats of climate change become crucial for city development and human safety. Even though, cities are becoming more and more experienced with new approach to local adaptation planning, there are still clear barriers such as: 1) limited availability of up-to-date data about local …

This study investigated the urban growth dynamics of urban regions. The study area was the Marmara Region, one of the most densely populated and ecologically diverse areas in Turkey. Using CORINE land cover data for 2006, 2012, and 2018, the study utilized multiple correspondence analyses and cluster …

Moroccan companies face a multitude of risks related to their vulnerability to climate change, in particular operational, supply chain, and financial risks. In recent years, public and private actors have experimented with a number of approaches to facilitate the integration of climate change at different …

Part 2 of English as a Medium of Learning in Schools examines effective ways of delivering EML in primary and secondary schools. It explores specific language that teachers need in order to explain subject concepts, to ask questions, and to respond, manage and model language for EML lessons. Planning …

Food waste is a growing problem; 925 million people are living in starvation, while the total food loss worldwide could feed more than three billion people (Stop Wasting Food, n.d.). Food waste does not only impact society, it also impacts the environment; It is a waste of water, energy, and land (Engelsma, …

As a result of the COVID-19 measures, many people experienced social isolation and a lack of meaningful contact, especially vulnerable elderly people. For a specific group of musicians specialized in person-centred artistically-led participatory practices in healthcare settings, this sparked the exploration …