Overview

The Master's specialisation in Cities, Water and Climate Change discusses the relationship between city planning and development, climate mitigation and adaptation. Cities, because of high levels of energy consumption and mobility, are the main contributors to climate change. At the same time, cities, because of their population density, are most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. This Master's specialisation prepares students for working on the nexus between urban planning, water and environmental management.

Future career opportunities

You will develop a deep understanding of the governance of water and climate issues in urban areas, which makes you well suited for a job position such as:

• Policy advisor at a water authority
• Consultant on climate proofing cities

• Policy maker for spatial adaptation at a province or municipality

Research

To indicate the type of research in this specialisation, a few examples:

• How can we implement nature-based solutions in flood risk management?
• How can we climate proof cities?
• Which strategies can be used to upscale innovations in drought management?
• How should we organise citizen participation in the energy transition?
• What are the spatial implications of sea level rise?

Accreditation

This programme is accredited by the NVAO (the Dutch-Flemish accreditation organisation).