The Nexus Between Urban Land Governance and Climate Adaptation

Informal settlements in areas that are already disaster prone are an increasing problem. Climate adaptation is also often used as an excuse fo evictions to redevelop sites in a more climate-proof manner in what is often referred to as ‘climate gentrification. Nature-based solutions to climate change, such as increasing green spaces, may increase home values, but the question of who benefits from these initiatives arises. How can the side effects of climate interventions that can lead to inequality, such as increase in value, be avoided? This webinar addressed transparency and accountability in these processes. It explored the alignment of policy processes with climate adaptation plans that can easily create conflict, looking at inclusivity and equity in processes and in outcomes.

The webinar was co-hosted by the Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) of the University of Twente LANDac, the Land Portal Foundation and Utrecht University as part of the LANDac Online Encounter 2020.

Moderator:  Prof dr. Richard Sliuzas, Professor of Urban Planning for Disaster Risk Reduction, University of Twente

Panelists:

Dr. Kei Otsuki, Associate Professor, University of Utrecht

Shuaib Lwasa, Associate Professor, Makerere University

Diana Reckien, Associate Professor, Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC)

Prof dr Jaap Zevenbergen, Full Professor, Department of Urban and Regional Planning and Geo-Information Management, University of Twente

A complete recording of the webinar is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Rdf9UDBE0uo