Drought-risk perception in the municipality of Enschede
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2024-07-12
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The effects of increasing droughts are seen all over the world, also in countries that have little or no experience with long-term droughts. One of these countries is the Netherlands, in which two of the five most recent summers are in the top five driest summers ever measured. Enschede, a city located on high sandy soils in the east of the country, has bigger problems than the rest of the country during dry periods, because they only depend on the precipitation that falls. Drought is a natural hazard that causes immense damages across a lot of sectors, and therefore, drought adaptation policies are needed. One of the main factors that drives adaptation capacity is drought-risk perception, which influences an area’s vulnerability to drought and their adaptation policies. Therefore, this master thesis has investigated the influence of drought-risk perception on adaptation policies and vulnerability in the municipality of Enschede. It can be concluded that because of the lack of experience with drought, the recognition and priority of drought in Enschede is fragmented, leading to incongruent adaptation policies and therefore higher levels of vulnerability. It is recommended to conduct more research on the effects of previous droughts, to create more awareness about future drought risks, as well as to expand existing drought policies.
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Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen