Roberto Rocco
In this city series, Roberto Rocco who is Associate Professor of Spatial Planning from the Netherlands was our guest speaker. His presentation was generally about the relationship between water and the Netherlands and how water management is done in this country.
He stated that the Netherlands is located on a delta and that this delta is effective in terms of fishing and agriculture. Besides these, he also specified that most of the Dutch territory is under sea level. In this way, this shows how important water, as a natural element, is for the Netherlands. Additionally, it also demonstrates that this region should be planned with water for future generations.
Many programs have been put forward by the Dutch in order to make planning with water. Difficult environmental conditions have led the Dutch to create a societal model that allowed them to ensure life on this land. This societal model can also be called the Polder Model. This model includes three characteristic features. Collective action, consensus-seeking, and trust in institutions are the mentioned principles. Another established program is the Delta program. The aim of this program is to make the Netherlands a good, safe, and attractive place to live and work for the present and future generations. The program mentioned has 3 tracks. Safe, now and in the future, freshwater supply guaranteed, also in dry periods and climate-proof urban environment are the three tracks. Apart from these, this program includes three concepts such as biophilic, sustainable, and good governance. Also, civil society, public sector, and private sector relations constitute good governance. Furthermore, it can be said that Delta Programme is not reactive but preventive and also has a long-term perspective for the Netherlands.
(photos taken from his presentation)
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