Climate resilience and effective response to natural disasters are impossible without the coordinated actions of various organizations and communities. Such actions require social learning, cross-sector cooperation, and active engagement of all parties in the dialog. We need to think about the process and tools that would be most effective and meaningful for engaging different stakeholders in planning and implementing measures for climate resilience.
My research interests include the social aspects of climate resilience. During my PhD at the University of Technology Sydney (Australia), I developed gamified strategies to improve engagement and communication among stakeholders in a participatory context. As a 4TU Young Resilience Fellow, I worked with the team of Dr. Joanne Vinke-de Kruijf to explore the role of social learning in achieving energy resilience in the Overijssel region of the Netherlands. My postdoctorate research at the University of Twente focused on analyzing the institutional setting for integrative solutions at the intersection between energy, agriculture, and nature restoration in Dutch rural areas. I believe that social research and participatory approach provide a valuable and nuanced understanding, helping to design tailored solutions and strategies for climate and energy resilience.