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Conducting research in risk communication that is both beneficial for stakeholders and scientists

Charriere, M.K.M. (author), Bogaard, T.A. (author), Junier, S.J. (author), Malet, J.P. (author), Mostert, E. (author)

journal article 2015

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Who should do what in environmental management? Twelve principles for allocating responsibilities

Mostert, E. (author)

In environmental management there is often discussion on the allocation of responsibilities. Such discussions can continue for a long time and can form an obstacle for effective action. In this article twelve normative principles for the allocation of responsibilities are identified, coming from three different sources: the arguments used in...

journal article 2015

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Analyzing collaborative governance through social network analysis: A case study of river management along the Waal river in The Netherlands

Fliervoet, J.M. (author), Geerling, G.W. (author), Mostert, E. (author), Smits, A.J.M. (author)

Until recently, governmental organizations played a dominant and decisive role in natural resource management. However, an increasing number of studies indicate that this dominant role is developing towards a more facilitating role as equal partner to improve efficiency and create a leaner state. This approach is characterized by complex...

journal article 2015

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One exhibition, many goals. Combining scientific research and risk communication

Charriere, M.K.M. (author), Bogaard, T.A. (author), Junier, S.J. (author), Malet, J.P. (author), Mostert, E. (author)

journal article 2015

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Communicators' perspective on snow avalanche risk communication using smartphone applications

Charriere, M.K.M. (author), Bogaard, T.A. (author), Junier, S.J. (author), Mostert, E. (author)

journal article 2015

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Weighted Bankruptcy Rules and Transboundary Water Resources Allocation

Mianabadi, H. (author), Mostert, E. (author), Pande, S. (author), Van de Giesen, N.C. (author)

One significant problem of transboundary river basins causing various challenges and disputes throughout the world is that because of increasing water resource variability and consumption, the water demand often exceeds water availability. Hence, one of the main challenges in transboundary river basin management is how to allocate the available...

journal article 2015

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Waterrecht en -organisatie 2013

Mostert, E. (author)

Dit rapport is geschreven als dictaat bij het vak Waterrecht en -organisatie (CIE5500) dat aan de TU Delft gegeven wordt. Het boek kan echter ook van nut zijn voor anderen die zich voor het waterrecht en het waterbeheer interesseren. In dit rapport komen alle aspecten van het waterrecht in brede zin aan bod. In hoofdstuk 2 worden de...

lecture notes 2014

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Testing the impact of visual communication on awareness of natural hazards, through an exhibition

Charriere, M.K.M. (author), Bogaard, T.A. (author), Junier, S.J. (author), Malet, J.P. (author), Mostert, E. (author)

lecture notes 2014

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Kennis van waarde

Broekhans, B. (author), Mostert, E. (author), Van der Ploeg, M.P.M. (author)

Kennis en expertise spelen een grote rol in watergovernance. Hoewel veel discussies alleen over feitelijkheden lijken te gaan, spelen verschillen in waarden een belangrijke rol. Ook in kennis en expertise spelen waarden mee. Waarden beïnvloeden onvermijdelijk waar experts op letten en hoe zij interpreteren wat zij zien. Dit leidt in de praktijk...

journal article 2013

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Het waterelftal: Verantwoordelijkheden in het waterbeheer

Mostert, E. (author)

In het waterbeheer is er vaak discussie over de vraag wie er verantwoordelijk is. Deze discussies kunnen lang duren en ondertussen blijven noodzakelijke maatregelen vaak uit. In deze bijdrage worden elf normatieve uitgangspunten beschreven voor de verdeling van verantwoordelijkheden. Voor een deel zijn dit juridische principes. Andere zijn...

journal article 2013

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Are managers' and the general public's perceptions of risk communication needs in line? A French alpine valley case study

Charriere, M.K.M. (author), Sprague, T. (author), Bogaard, T.A. (author), Greiving, S. (author), Malet, J.P. (author), Mostert, E. (author)

journal article 2013

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Increasing awareness and preparedness by an exhibition and studying the effect of visuals (poster)

Charriere, M.K.M. (author), Bogaard, T.A. (author), Malet, J.P. (author), Mostert, E. (author)

journal article 2013

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Increasing awareness and preparedness by an exhibition and studying the effect of visuals

Charriere, M.K.M. (author), Bogaard, T.A. (author), Malet, J.P. (author), Mostert, E. (author)

journal article 2013

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The European Flood Risk Directive and Ethics

Mostert, E. (author), Doorn, N. (author)

The European Flood risk directive (2007/60/EC) requires EU Member States to review their system of flood risk management. In doing so, they will have to face ethical issues inherent in flood risk management. This paper discusses three such issues, using examples from the Netherlands. These issues are: (1) whether and, if so, under which...

journal article 2012

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Application of multi attribute decision making methods to resources allocation problems

Mianabadi, H. (author), Van de Giesen, N.C. (author), Mostert, E. (author), Sheikhmohammady, M. (author)

Operation of over shared resources (water, gas, oil, and mineral reserves) has been one the most significant challenges of states. “Fair” and “efficient” national resources reallocation among stakeholders and states is a complex conflict problem that faces this fundamental question: which criteria and mechanisms should be taken into account for...

conference paper 2012

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Disaster Managers’ Perception of Effective Visual Risk Communication for General Public

Charriere, M.K.M. (author), Bogaard, T.A. (author), Mostert, E. (author)

Risk communication is one of the measures that should be implemented to increase the awareness and preparedness of the general public in order to attain disaster risk reduction. Among the various forms that can be used in communication campaigns, visualizations are appropriate to disseminate information about spatial phenomena such as natural...

conference paper 2012

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Flood risk communication: Visualization tools and evaluations of effectiveness

Charriere, M.K.M. (author), Junier, S.J. (author), Mostert, E. (author), Bogaard, T.A. (author)

Visual risk communication can be used to reduce damages due to floods. The first objective of this study is to review the current state of the field by inventorying examples of visual communication in terms of purpose, content, audience, phases of risk management and means. As maps appear to be predominantly used, the second objective is to...

conference paper 2012

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Water Management on the Island of IJsselmonde 1000 to 1953: Polycentric Governance, Adaptation, and Petrification

Mostert, E. (author)

One of the central tenets of adaptive management is polycentric governance. Yet, despite the popularity of the concept, few detailed case studies of polycentric governance systems exist. In this paper, we aim to partly fill this gap. We describe water management between the years 1000 and 1953 on the Dutch island of IJsselmonde in the...

journal article 2012

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Water Law and Organization (Dutch version)

Mostert, E. (author)

Lecture notes in DUTCH for course CIE5500, providing a detailed overview of Dutch and European water law concerning surface and groundwater, the North Sea and the Wadden Sea, water services, flood protection, spatial planning, nature protection, water management organizations (e.g. the water boards), financing and legal protection....

journal article 2012

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Learning from Collaborative Research in Water Management Practice

Raadgever, G.T. (author), Mostert, E. (author), Van de Giesen, N.C. (author)

In order to deal with complex water management problems, it is increasingly claimed that researchers should collaborate with authorities and other stakeholders. According to the literature, such collaboration can enhance cognitive learning about the issues at stake, but there is little empirical evidence for this. In this paper, we assess...

journal article 2012