How can we adapt?
We have two ways to limit the consequences of climate change. Firstly, we can address the cause by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, thus mitigating further climate change. Secondly, we can adapt to climate change, for example by implementing spatial planning measures. It is these adaptations that this knowledge portal is all about.
What information is provided on these pages?
The following pages explain how you can draw up plans and take measures at various levels to adapt your environment to the consequences of climate change.
This knowledge portal features an overview of tools for embarking on climate adaptation. Some of these tools may not be entirely suitable for use in the Caribbean part of the Netherlands, but they can offer inspiration, nonetheless.
Want to read more?
The section below lists publications and reports featuring measures and plans for limiting the consequences of climate change.
- The report entitled 'Small Islands – Large climate change challenges, published by the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) in 2022, outlines the climate change impacts that may affect families on Bonaire and presents policy recommendations to help families to better prepare.
- The Natuur en Milieu Caribisch Nederland (Nature and the environment in the Caribbean Netherlands) policy plan 2020-2030 sets out how the Netherlands aims to preserve and restore the natural environment of the Caribbean Netherlands, whilst additionally creating resilient ecosystems that will be used in a sustainable manner.
- The Klimaatalarm voor Bonaire (Bonaire Climate Alert) edition of Bon Bini Bonaire magazine addresses the consequences of climate change for the residents and nature of Bonaire, and outlines potential measures.
- The final report Integrated Water Management on Bonaire by the Rijn & IJssel Water Board outlines potential short-term and long-term solutions and measures to boost the climate resilience of the Bonaire water system.
- The report entitled The Bonaire nature inclusive vision 2050 flapmap outlines a vision of ways to cope with the challenges facing Bonaire, including climate change.
- The report entitled Protecting Bonaire against Coastal Flooding, compiled by the VU Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM) under the auspices of Greenpeace, is entirely dedicated to climate adaptation options.
- The C40 Climate Action Planning Guide is an extensive guide helping cities to prepare for extreme weather.
- The Asia-Pacific Climate Change Adaptation Information Platform (AP-PLAT) features examples of adaptation and nature restoration on islands and in tropical regions.