Adapting to sea level rise-caused climate migration by means of a transnational approach.

We are seeing climate change happening before our eyes: floods, drought, sea level rise and heavy peak rainfall. Which is worrying for a country like the Netherlands that is largely below sea level. Recently, the debate on climate adaptation strategies for the Netherlands has been stirred up considerably. In 2019 already, Deltares has drawn up four adaptation strategies for the Netherlands; one of these strategies is called ‘meebewegen’, which includes the possibility of relocation to higher ground in the East. No more building in the delta, but rather focussing on the high sandy soil. In other words, an alluring perspective for the borderland, which can lead to a boost for the development of that same borderland. The documentary ‘De klimaatverkenner’ deals specifically with this scenario and comedian Patrick Nederkoorn even made a performance on this theme “Die orangene Gefahr: Die Hollander kommen”.

On June 9th, we will discuss the future of the borderland, assuming that in a few decades, millions of citizens currently living in the west of the Netherlands will begin migrating towards the east of the Netherlands. What opportunities and threats will arise then for the Dutch-German borderland? What are the consequences for the labour market? What business opportunities will this create?

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