Researchers advocate the use of imagination in tackling the climate crisis. They focus specifically on urbanizing river deltas, which are of great social and economic importance and highly vulnerable to climate change.
, ten researchers advocate the use of imagination in tackling the climate crisis. They focus specifically on urbanising river deltas, which are of great social and economic importance and highly vulnerable to climate change."We scientists should not merely outline doomsday scenarios," says Professor Chris Zevenbergen."Create a vision for people to believe in and work towards.
"Ask the wider society: what do we want our country to look like in 100 years? What do we really care about?"Netherlands can serve as a role model for deltas worldwide, according to the authors. ''Take for instance Johan van Veen, visionary designer of the Delta Works," says Chris."Johan was not thinking in years, but in generations. He had deep knowledge of natural processes such as sedimentation.
"Johan van Veen did not think in years, but in generations; he had deep knowledge of natural processes; and he had an appealing vision for the future."The authors offer clear advice to scientists, policymakers, and universities: strengthen the role of design in delta management. Scientists should integrate imagination and interdisciplinary approaches into climate adaptation research. Chris:"Be like Johan van Veen.
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