How boundary objects facilitate local climate adaptation networks: the cases of Amsterdam Rainproof and Water Sensitive Rotterdam

Is It Time to Build an Ark? The Reality of Climate Change in One of the Worst Climate Tragedies in Brazil

“…Furthermore, Brazil can draw inspiration from successful climate adaptation measures employed in cities like Amsterdam and Rotterdam. Amsterdam has developed a rainproof city model that absorbs and captures rainwater, significantly reducing the risk of flooding and associated damages (Willems et al 2023). Rotterdam has created multifunctional water plazas that double as recreational areas and flood control basins, and has invested in robust infrastructure to manage excess water effectively (Hölscher et al 2020).…”

Understanding the Institutional Work of Boundary Objects in Climate-Proofing Cities: The Case of Amsterdam Rainproof

“…Similarly, material tools such as a shared repository (Star and Griesemer, 1989) or a simulation model (Dewulf et al, 2013) can be boundary objects since they help translate viewpoints and interests between actors. Thus, boundary objects can be both material (tools, models) and immaterial (concepts, frames) (Star and Griesemer, 1989;Willems et al, 2022).…”

“…Besides Waternet and the City of Amsterdam, a diverse group of urban stakeholders has participated in the Amsterdam Rainproof network, including community initiatives, private sector and research institutes (Willems et al, 2022).…”