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Key figures
This section highlights how the local authority or region is organising themselves to tackle climate risks. It includes data on political commitment, dedicated adaptation strategies, responsible bodies, and how adaptation is integrated into broader policies. Explore how Signatories are building the institutional foundations for effective climate resilience.
21.76
Area of the jurisdiction boundary (in square km)
31-40%
Jurisdiction’s natural or modified land area range
655,106
Current (or most recent) population size
2022
Population year
Opportunities and benefits of climate action
- Yearly review of (climate related) policy in relation to the SDGs. - Use climate action, like energy savings and isolation, as a mean to fight (energy) poverty - Utilize contact with inhabitants to educate them on several topics at the same time: climate action, the Dutch language for integration and personal finance to prevent (financial) debts.
- Utilize opportunities for employement and/or educating citizens in the workfield of the energy transition .- Development of energy efficiency measures and technologies: development in the harbour with new technologies and innovation and new type of industry (clean tech). Development of a local business sector with a strong link to climate adaptation/ mitigation. Chances for export and business development for these companies. - Infrastructure for transportation of residual heat from the industry to the urban area. Planning on infrastructure for carbon capture and storage development of a local electric transport network. - Attracting residents and business: A city that is well adapted to the effects of climate change (thus safe and attractive) attracts residents and businesses. Development of the city's unique character as a strong, sustainable, and liveable delta. - Multiple projects related to climate adaptation also focus on the restoration of the local economy, development of usable green landscapes and local food/ energy production. The food production helps in the stimulation of a ecological strong food sector within increasing scarcity of resources.
Further details and evidence
- In the previous mentioned areas we have set up a dedicated joint program with the national government (Nationaal Programma Rotterdam-Zuid) to improve living standards on multiple levels, from renovation of houses to employment schemes. This program resides on the southern part of Rotterdam. - A dedicated program within our municipality called Inclusive Climate Action Rotterdam (ICAR), which is working on climate adaptation and sustainability through the looking glass of social equality. ICAR is a member of the C40 ICA Forum, Women4Climate forum (W4C0) and Cool Cities. - The creation of a civil deliberation platform.
- The municipality offers a wide range of instruments to combat energy poverty. Examples are local inhabitants who inform and help neighbors in possible ways to save energy (Energy coaches, Energy handymen).
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