The province of Flevoland faces increasing pressure from climate-related water challenges, including water nuisance, drought, soil subsidence, salinisation and potential flooding. This thesis explores how nature-based solutions could be utilised to enhance the existing water system and improve the climate resilience of Flevoland. Through spatial analysis, it becomes evident that rural areas, particularly agricultural lands, will be affected by these climate-related water problems.
The research presents a future scenario where nature-based solutions are integrated into the polder. These solutions not only mitigate the effects of water problems but also contribute to the ecology. An important insight is the multifunctionality of nature-based solutions, addressing multiple problems at once and offering benefits for biodiversity.
The thesis concludes the future scenario with a governance chapter to focus on the involvement of stakeholders in Flevoland.