Post a comment on the text below

Strengthening of knowledge base in support of multi-level
climate change adaptation decision
The Netherlands

Adaptation to current and projected climate change and variability requires a major investment in the production of scientific evidence and its use in policy decisions at multiple levels. In an attempt to strengthen the knowledge base about climate change and get better prepared to respond to its impacts, the Dutch Government established a National Research Programme. The “Knowledge for Climate” (Kennis voor Klimaat) (2008-2013) is one of the main research projects of this programme. Funded by the Economic Structure Enhancing Fund, with co-financing from other sources, the "Knowledge for Climate" programme aims to develop knowledge and services which will support decisions for local, regional, national and international climate adaptation strategies, as well as to improve climate predictions and climate effect models.

KfC supports three types of studies: i.) studies that aim at meeting urgent needs for adaptation knowledge; ii.) long-term studies that generate more in-depth knowledge; and iii.) studies that combine the produced research findings to develop adaptation strategies (MHSPE, 2009). Research focuses primarily on certain geographical areas in the Netherlands that are vulnerable to climate change and themes that are prioritised in the Dutch adaptation agenda. Major national academic and research institutes (e.g. Wageningen University, the University of Utrecht, the VU University) cooperate with governmental organizations (e.g. central government, provinces, municipalities and water boards) and private companies. The involvement of different stakeholders who not only co-invest but also collaborate in developing research is an important feature of this project, which increases the relevance of the produced information and the chances that this will lead to action (see Key Topic 4 and Key Topic 5).

More information: http://knowledgeforclimate.climateresearchnetherlands.nl