Drenthe’s Adaptation Picture – A resourceful regional tool to visualise climate impacts in the province of Drenthe (NL)

Key Learnings

• A climate change adaptation tool: Anyone who is interested in the effects of climate change in Drenthe can use the Drents AdaptatieBeeld. The tool visualises various scenarios for 2050 and suggests adequate measures.
• Risk assessment and prognosis: As the province of Drenthe differs from other Dutch provinces, a tailormade StoryMap was developed to visualise various climate scenarios and their effects and impacts on the province.
• Following a red thread: The StoryMaps follow a red thread addressing Drenthe’s core issues. Namely, the climate is becoming dryer, more humid, and warmer, and the sea level is rising.

Summary

The Drents AdaptatieBeeld is a valuable tool for anyone who wants to learn more about climate change and adaptation in Drenthe. The platform provides extensive information as a basis for making informed decisions about adaptation planning and investment.

Contact

isabella [dot] kolbreiterer-scherling [dot] at (j[dot]brecheteau[at]drenthe[dot]nl)