26 juli 2022

E-Learning Module Urban Green Spaces

The University of Twente ITC together with Tropenbos Suriname developed this e-module on urban green spaces in the tropics in the context, and using the results, of their UTSN Twinning project on "Towards a green and more livable Paramaribo". With this e-module we aim to provide access to quality learning material for Surinamese and Dutch MSc students and other learners. This e- module is designed to be used in two ways, i) within a course, introducing students to the subject of urban green benefits and management. ii) as stand-alone short course. The module is entirely self-study and can be followed without an internet connection. Cite as: Schwarz. N. and Willemen L., 2021. E-learning module Urban Green Spaces, product of ‘Naar een groen en leefbaarder Paramaribo’ by Tropenbos Suriname and University of Twente-ITC. DOI:10.5281/zenodo.6405982

2 januari 2021

Urban Heat Island Effect

Natalie Theeuwes explains the Urban Heat Island effect and the variables that influence it. LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Explain shocks and stresses on critical services and infrastructures (CSIs) of STE systems resulting from a range of disastrous events. DURATION: 1 short video (~7 min long)

5 oktober 2020

Urban Heat Island effect in Rotterdam

The trend report describes the stress Urban Heat Island (UHI) on the city of Rotterdam located in the Netherlands. The UHI refers to the phenomenon where the temperature in the city is higher than the temperature of the surrounding areas. The UHI is caused by the change of land use. The describes solutions to this problem are to use urban vegetation. Another solution is the use of materials with a higher albedo. The last solution that is described is the change of the design of the urban area. Knowledge questions as well as discussion questions are provided as well.

5 oktober 2020

Air pollution in Santiago

This trend report looks into the effect of air pollution on the urban network of Santiago, the capital of Chile. Air pollution is caused by several anthropogenic factors and enhanced by the specific topographic and meteorological circumstances in Santiago. The sources of air pollution are outlined and quantified and several suggestions to mitigate these sources are given. These suggestions can create social inequality, this is an ethical implication that is looked at. A solution strategy in the form of a monitoring network consisting of cheap IoT sensors is presented.

2017

Responsible innovation: From MOOC to book

This textbook is based on the MOOC Responsible Innovation offered by the TU Delft. It provides a framework to reflect on the ethics and risks of new technologies. How can we make sure that innovations do justice to social and ethical values? How can we minimize (unknown)risks? The book explains: • The concept and importance of responsible innovation for society • Key ethical concepts and considerations to analyse the risks of new technologies • Different types of innovation (e.g. radical, niche, incremental, frugal) • Roadmap for Responsible Innovation by Industry • The concept of Value Sensitive Design (VSD) It includes a link to all the web lectures as well as case studies ranging from care robots and nuclear energy to Artificial Intelligence and self-driving vehicles.

28 november 2016

Societal Aspects of the Biobased economy