Results

The LIFE-IP Climate Adaptation programme is generating a considerable number of results. Below is an overview.

Expediting actions

• The “Monitoring plan“ describes how all projects under the LIFE-IP Climate Adaptation Programme will be monitored.  In it you will also find the monitoring strategy and monitoring protocol.  Based on this plan, the first monitoring report was published in December 2023.
• The “Strategy for knowledge dissemination“ sets out the opportunities and need for fostering the propagation of knowledge and experience in the field of climate adaptation.
• The “Communication strategy“ sets out how communication can help to expedite climate adaptation.
• The “Climate Adaptation Knowledge Agenda“ maps the climate adaptation knowledge and tools available in the Netherlands, specifying where such knowledge can be found and indicating any knowledge that is still missing.
• The document entitled “Action principles for collaboration on climate adaptation“ presents a host of practical tips on collaboration.

Awareness and sense of urgency

• In early 2024, Groningen municipality launched the neighbourhood climate monitor ‘Klimaat in je straat’ [Climate in your street]. This handy tool shows at district and street level what the climate risks and opportunities are. Via its social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin, the Duurzaam Groningen [Sustainable Groningen] initiative will keep you posted on the developments. Click on the link to subscribe to the Duurzaam Groningen newsletter.

• In 2024, the network organisation Amsterdam Rainproof changed its name into Amsterdam Weatherproof. The organisation focuses not only on extreme precipitation, but also on extreme heat, drought and flood risks. The website has been expanded with theme pages where you can find information on the various themes, a risk map and a series of adaptation measures.
• The performance Heet hè! by theatre company Ouwe Rotten teaches the elderly to cope better with heat in a playful way.

Governance and integral approach

• The municipality of Dordrecht has shared information on the development of Spuiboulevard avenue on the municipal website, through a dedicated app and on LinkedIn.
• The “Veluwe blue gold” video animation shows the importance of the groundwater system for the Veluwe area and the necessity of efficient collaboration to safeguard the water supply.
• A special guide Climate-Resilient Landscapes has been developed for all municipal officials to start the conversation about the importance of water and soil during a workshop.
• The video 'Green-blue schoolyard' at primary school 'Het Schateiland' shows how the province of Utrecht stimulates green-blue schoolyards.
• “Vallei-Veluwe: naturally a diverse region“ paints a picture of the diversity in the Vallei-Veluwe natural system.
• “Evaluation of Utrecht Heat Plans“ outlines the lessons learned during the development of seven heat plans.
• The “Climate-resilient brook landscapes“ climate narrative shows how brook landscapes in the province of Brabant are being climate-proofed and future-proofed.
• The municipality of Gouda has created two pages on its website relating to the “Gouda Solid City” project: a page providing extensive information on the project and a page on the monitoring plan to measure the consequences of groundwater and surface water levels.

• To find out how the province of Utrecht is encouraging schools to render their school playgrounds green-blue, read the press releases and watch the videos on green-blue school playgrounds in Utrecht and Leerdam. The province has also developed the Utrecht school playgrounds website, which contains information on the green-blue planning of school playgrounds, a step-by-step plan, information on funding and research, and a contact form to get in touch with the province directly.

Knowledge & Tools

• Under the Health in Climate Adaptation Policy project, community health services published a first version of the Climate Adaptation and Health Guidelines. The final guidelines will be completed by 2027.

Business models and funding