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Research paper thumbnail of The governance context of drought policy and pilot measures for Regge & Dinkel

Research paper thumbnail of The irrigation policy of the water authority Groot Salland, The Netherlands: application of the governance assessment tool for water scarcity and drought adaptation

Research paper thumbnail of Enhancing entrepreneurship in rural tourism for sustainable regional development: the case of Söderslätt region, Sweden

Research paper thumbnail of Bioresources for Cultural Services

Economics of Bioresources, 2019

Bioresources contribute to the regulation of environmental qualities, provide energy, food, other... more Bioresources contribute to the regulation of environmental qualities, provide energy, food, other materials; deliver cultural values that encompass basic resources for scientific, artistic, and educational inspiration; support esthetical, ethical, and spiritual behavior, as well as foster tranquility, relaxation, leisure, quality of life, and suchlike amenities. Although the consumption of bioresources is usually associated with the uses of materials, the consumption value of the non-material activities in cultural ecosystem services is fast growing in terms of scientific interest and economic development. They refer to spiritual enrichment, cognitive development, reflection, leisure and recreation, as well as ethical and esthetic experiences. Herewith, the uses of bioresources for health, tourism, and education are introduced with a focus on urban areas where most people in the world live. 13.1 Bioresources for Risk Prevention Urban areas accommodate a large volume of bioresources in parks, gardens, orchards, playgrounds, and such vegetation is often rich in biodiversity. Their primary purpose is for health and well-being, though they also provide materials such as biofuels. Bioresources foster healthy living via the natural environment. Trees deliver shade and evaporation which have a cooling effect. That cooling effect is particularly important in dense urban areas where 'heat islands' cause health risks. Plants also contribute to flood prevention as they temper water flow, create spongy soil, and break waves along with leisure and other cultural

Research paper thumbnail of Enhancing entrepreneurship in rural tourism for sustainable regional development: the case of Söderslätt region, Sweden

not modify the materials without the permission of IIIEE.

Research paper thumbnail of Final Report, Interreg IIIB North Sea Programme

Research paper thumbnail of Chapter 9 The Fragmentation-Coherence Paradox in Twente

In this chapter, we will concentrate on the Dutch water authority of Vechtstromen, more specifica... more In this chapter, we will concentrate on the Dutch water authority of Vechtstromen, more specifically the region of Twente part of Vechtstromen. The Twente region has some 135,000 ha and about 630,000 inhabitants. Though most of the Netherlands is flat and the highly artificial system of waterways often enables to let water in from outside each region, a substantial part of the Twente region does not have this option and is thus fully dependent on rainwater and groundwater. Apart from the wetland nature areas, especially the northeast of the region is for this reason relatively vulnerable for water scarcity and droughts. In this paper, we will first explain backgrounds of the national drought governance in the next section. In Sect. 9.3, we will discuss the regional geo-hydrological context, drought policy focus and the measures taken, mostly in the framework of the DROP project. Thereafter, we will analyse and assess the supportive quality of the governance context for the implement...

Research paper thumbnail of The governance context for drought policy and measures in Flanders. Final report DROP project

Research paper thumbnail of Green Paper on Income Generation and Tourist Mobility in National Parks

Research paper thumbnail of Observations on the governance context of drought policy and pilot measures for the Twente region of Vechtstromen. Extended final report DROP project

Research paper thumbnail of Comparative Assessment of Water Governance in Protected Areas

Water, 2020

This paper undertakes a comparative analysis of the governance systems of nature areas in relatio... more This paper undertakes a comparative analysis of the governance systems of nature areas in relation to resilience measures in the field of water and nature management. The main question is to identify the key characteristics of governance that influence the resilience of the selected areas. The purpose of this comparative study is to understand and explain how aspects within the governance context influence the success of policy initiatives or measures towards resilience goals. For comparison, the hierarchic method is used. The results of the five case studies are compared: four cases from the Netherlands and one from UK. For the assessment of the governance of selected areas the governance assessment tool is used to systematically assess the relevant elements and qualities of the governance contexts and to understand the circumstances for the implementation of adaptive measures. The results of the comparison reveal different combinations of the governance qualities creating, to some...

Research paper thumbnail of Governance for resilience: assessing how governance influences implementation of resilience measures in nature areas

Research paper thumbnail of Towards a new model for the governance of the Weerribben-Wieden National Park

Science of The Total Environment, 2019

Institutional context has a significant influence on the governance for resilience. • Institution... more Institutional context has a significant influence on the governance for resilience. • Institutional change by decentralisation comes in a multiform of layers and aspects. • Decentralisation may lead to a lengthy transition process with uncertain outcomes. • Institutional change restricted adaptiveness of the governance context towards resilience.

Research paper thumbnail of Flanders: Regional Organization of Water and Drought and Using Data as Driver for Change

Governance for Drought Resilience, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of Eifel-Rur: Old Water Rights and Fixed Frameworks for Action

Governance for Drought Resilience, 2016

This chapter summarises our analysis of drought governance in the Eifel-Rur region of Germany. Wi... more This chapter summarises our analysis of drought governance in the Eifel-Rur region of Germany. Within the Interreg IV-B project DROP a team of researchers from five universities and knowledge institutes performed two field visits to the Eifel-Rur region and held interviews with authorities and stakeholders. The visits were facilitated by the DROP project partner Eifel-Rur Waterboard (Wasserverband Eifel-Rur, WVER). Interviews were both individual and in group settings; in the second visit interim results were presented to stakeholders in a workshop. Stakeholders interviewed included representatives from drinking water producers, nature protection authorities, industrial water users, farmer representatives, electricity generating companies, environmental NGOs, fishermen, sailing schools, and local (municipal) and regional (district) authorities in charge of water management. The analysis was guided by a drought-specific Governance Assessment Tool (GAT), which uses five governance dimensions (levels and scales, actors and networks, problem perceptions and goal ambitions, strategies and instruments, responsibilities and resources) and four governance criteria (extent, coherence, flexibility and intensity) in its analysis.

Research paper thumbnail of Drought Awareness Through Agricultural Policy: Multi-level Action in Salland, The Netherlands

Governance for Drought Resilience, 2016

As outlined in the previous section, the water management system in the Netherlands involves vari... more As outlined in the previous section, the water management system in the Netherlands involves various organizations from multiple policy sectors that Table 8.1 Tasks, organizations and financing mechanisms of the Dutch water management system Task Organization Financing Flood protection, water quantity and water quality (main system) Central government General resources, pollution levy on national waters Groundwater Provinces Regional tax Flood protection, water quantity and water quality (regional) Water authorities (public) Regional tax Wastewater treatment Water authorities (public) Regional tax Drinking water supply Drinking water companies (semi-public) Price Sewerage Municipalities Local tax Source Dutch Water Authorities (2015)

Research paper thumbnail of The irrigation policy of the water authority Groot Salland, The Netherlands: application of the governance assessment tool for water scarcity and drought adaptation

Research paper thumbnail of Water governance assessment tool: with an elaboration for drought resilience

Research paper thumbnail of A challenge of balancing conservation with economic opportunities in National Parks

Research paper thumbnail of Income generation from tourism in National Parks: European experience

Sustainable Development and Planning III, 2007

National Parks are founded to protect natural and cultural heritage. An important question is how... more National Parks are founded to protect natural and cultural heritage. An important question is how to balance this main goal with attraction of tourism to the area. An answer is based on a demonstration project called MOPARK used in eight National Parks in six countries of Northern Europe. This paper presents monitoring results of MOPARK. The project generated several dozen sustainable innovations in the sense of cleaner new technologies and activities with social contributions in leisure, education, research, sport, health and so on. It is found that small and medium size enterprises in tourism are cooperative and that tourists appreciate new activities in the National Parks although it is too early to estimate use of the activities. The results of MOPARK are that authorities in the park can undertake entrepreneurial activities to generate income without undermining the prime goal capacities for the social entrepreneurship.

Research paper thumbnail of The governance context of drought policy and pilot measures for Regge & Dinkel

Research paper thumbnail of The irrigation policy of the water authority Groot Salland, The Netherlands: application of the governance assessment tool for water scarcity and drought adaptation

Research paper thumbnail of Enhancing entrepreneurship in rural tourism for sustainable regional development: the case of Söderslätt region, Sweden

Research paper thumbnail of Bioresources for Cultural Services

Economics of Bioresources, 2019

Bioresources contribute to the regulation of environmental qualities, provide energy, food, other... more Bioresources contribute to the regulation of environmental qualities, provide energy, food, other materials; deliver cultural values that encompass basic resources for scientific, artistic, and educational inspiration; support esthetical, ethical, and spiritual behavior, as well as foster tranquility, relaxation, leisure, quality of life, and suchlike amenities. Although the consumption of bioresources is usually associated with the uses of materials, the consumption value of the non-material activities in cultural ecosystem services is fast growing in terms of scientific interest and economic development. They refer to spiritual enrichment, cognitive development, reflection, leisure and recreation, as well as ethical and esthetic experiences. Herewith, the uses of bioresources for health, tourism, and education are introduced with a focus on urban areas where most people in the world live. 13.1 Bioresources for Risk Prevention Urban areas accommodate a large volume of bioresources in parks, gardens, orchards, playgrounds, and such vegetation is often rich in biodiversity. Their primary purpose is for health and well-being, though they also provide materials such as biofuels. Bioresources foster healthy living via the natural environment. Trees deliver shade and evaporation which have a cooling effect. That cooling effect is particularly important in dense urban areas where 'heat islands' cause health risks. Plants also contribute to flood prevention as they temper water flow, create spongy soil, and break waves along with leisure and other cultural

Research paper thumbnail of Enhancing entrepreneurship in rural tourism for sustainable regional development: the case of Söderslätt region, Sweden

not modify the materials without the permission of IIIEE.

Research paper thumbnail of Final Report, Interreg IIIB North Sea Programme

Research paper thumbnail of Chapter 9 The Fragmentation-Coherence Paradox in Twente

In this chapter, we will concentrate on the Dutch water authority of Vechtstromen, more specifica... more In this chapter, we will concentrate on the Dutch water authority of Vechtstromen, more specifically the region of Twente part of Vechtstromen. The Twente region has some 135,000 ha and about 630,000 inhabitants. Though most of the Netherlands is flat and the highly artificial system of waterways often enables to let water in from outside each region, a substantial part of the Twente region does not have this option and is thus fully dependent on rainwater and groundwater. Apart from the wetland nature areas, especially the northeast of the region is for this reason relatively vulnerable for water scarcity and droughts. In this paper, we will first explain backgrounds of the national drought governance in the next section. In Sect. 9.3, we will discuss the regional geo-hydrological context, drought policy focus and the measures taken, mostly in the framework of the DROP project. Thereafter, we will analyse and assess the supportive quality of the governance context for the implement...

Research paper thumbnail of The governance context for drought policy and measures in Flanders. Final report DROP project

Research paper thumbnail of Green Paper on Income Generation and Tourist Mobility in National Parks

Research paper thumbnail of Observations on the governance context of drought policy and pilot measures for the Twente region of Vechtstromen. Extended final report DROP project

Research paper thumbnail of Comparative Assessment of Water Governance in Protected Areas

Water, 2020

This paper undertakes a comparative analysis of the governance systems of nature areas in relatio... more This paper undertakes a comparative analysis of the governance systems of nature areas in relation to resilience measures in the field of water and nature management. The main question is to identify the key characteristics of governance that influence the resilience of the selected areas. The purpose of this comparative study is to understand and explain how aspects within the governance context influence the success of policy initiatives or measures towards resilience goals. For comparison, the hierarchic method is used. The results of the five case studies are compared: four cases from the Netherlands and one from UK. For the assessment of the governance of selected areas the governance assessment tool is used to systematically assess the relevant elements and qualities of the governance contexts and to understand the circumstances for the implementation of adaptive measures. The results of the comparison reveal different combinations of the governance qualities creating, to some...

Research paper thumbnail of Governance for resilience: assessing how governance influences implementation of resilience measures in nature areas

Research paper thumbnail of Towards a new model for the governance of the Weerribben-Wieden National Park

Science of The Total Environment, 2019

Institutional context has a significant influence on the governance for resilience. • Institution... more Institutional context has a significant influence on the governance for resilience. • Institutional change by decentralisation comes in a multiform of layers and aspects. • Decentralisation may lead to a lengthy transition process with uncertain outcomes. • Institutional change restricted adaptiveness of the governance context towards resilience.

Research paper thumbnail of Flanders: Regional Organization of Water and Drought and Using Data as Driver for Change

Governance for Drought Resilience, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of Eifel-Rur: Old Water Rights and Fixed Frameworks for Action

Governance for Drought Resilience, 2016

This chapter summarises our analysis of drought governance in the Eifel-Rur region of Germany. Wi... more This chapter summarises our analysis of drought governance in the Eifel-Rur region of Germany. Within the Interreg IV-B project DROP a team of researchers from five universities and knowledge institutes performed two field visits to the Eifel-Rur region and held interviews with authorities and stakeholders. The visits were facilitated by the DROP project partner Eifel-Rur Waterboard (Wasserverband Eifel-Rur, WVER). Interviews were both individual and in group settings; in the second visit interim results were presented to stakeholders in a workshop. Stakeholders interviewed included representatives from drinking water producers, nature protection authorities, industrial water users, farmer representatives, electricity generating companies, environmental NGOs, fishermen, sailing schools, and local (municipal) and regional (district) authorities in charge of water management. The analysis was guided by a drought-specific Governance Assessment Tool (GAT), which uses five governance dimensions (levels and scales, actors and networks, problem perceptions and goal ambitions, strategies and instruments, responsibilities and resources) and four governance criteria (extent, coherence, flexibility and intensity) in its analysis.

Research paper thumbnail of Drought Awareness Through Agricultural Policy: Multi-level Action in Salland, The Netherlands

Governance for Drought Resilience, 2016

As outlined in the previous section, the water management system in the Netherlands involves vari... more As outlined in the previous section, the water management system in the Netherlands involves various organizations from multiple policy sectors that Table 8.1 Tasks, organizations and financing mechanisms of the Dutch water management system Task Organization Financing Flood protection, water quantity and water quality (main system) Central government General resources, pollution levy on national waters Groundwater Provinces Regional tax Flood protection, water quantity and water quality (regional) Water authorities (public) Regional tax Wastewater treatment Water authorities (public) Regional tax Drinking water supply Drinking water companies (semi-public) Price Sewerage Municipalities Local tax Source Dutch Water Authorities (2015)

Research paper thumbnail of The irrigation policy of the water authority Groot Salland, The Netherlands: application of the governance assessment tool for water scarcity and drought adaptation

Research paper thumbnail of Water governance assessment tool: with an elaboration for drought resilience

Research paper thumbnail of A challenge of balancing conservation with economic opportunities in National Parks

Research paper thumbnail of Income generation from tourism in National Parks: European experience

Sustainable Development and Planning III, 2007

National Parks are founded to protect natural and cultural heritage. An important question is how... more National Parks are founded to protect natural and cultural heritage. An important question is how to balance this main goal with attraction of tourism to the area. An answer is based on a demonstration project called MOPARK used in eight National Parks in six countries of Northern Europe. This paper presents monitoring results of MOPARK. The project generated several dozen sustainable innovations in the sense of cleaner new technologies and activities with social contributions in leisure, education, research, sport, health and so on. It is found that small and medium size enterprises in tourism are cooperative and that tourists appreciate new activities in the National Parks although it is too early to estimate use of the activities. The results of MOPARK are that authorities in the park can undertake entrepreneurial activities to generate income without undermining the prime goal capacities for the social entrepreneurship.