Integrating Experiential Learning Programs for a Sustainable Water Future and Climate Resilience: A Comparative Analysis

Floris Boogaard; Charné  Theron; Craig  Tinashe; Johan Oost

Integrating Experiential Learning Programs for a Sustainable Water Future and Climate Resilience: A Comparative Analysis

Floris Boogaard (First author)
, Charné Theron (First author)
, Craig Tinashe
, Johan Oost

Klimaatadaptatie

Deltares
Wetskills Foundation

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Het onderzoek richt zich op de behoefte aan interdisciplinaire, praktijkgerichte en maatschappelijk geëngageerde leermodellen om klimaatgerelateerde wateruitdagingen aan te pakken. Het traditionele onderwijs schiet vaak tekort
bij het toerusten van jonge waterprofessionals met de nodige praktische, interdisciplinaire competenties die vereist zijn om deze complexe vraagstukken aan te pakken via integratieve, praktijkgerichte ervaringen. Twee internationale platforms voor ervaringsgericht leren, de Wetskills Water Challenges en ClimateCafé, zijn naar voren gekomen als waardevolle benaderingen om deze kloof te overbruggen door studenten en jonge professionals te betrekken bij directe samenwerking met de gemeenschap en bij het oplossen van problemen op basis van feiten. Deze studie onderzoekt hoe deze complementaire programma’s
strategisch kunnen worden geïntegreerd om onderzoek naar klimaatbestendigheid te verbeteren, de betrokkenheid van belanghebbenden
te vergroten en de capaciteitsontwikkeling van jongeren in de watersector te bevorderen.

Originele taal-2	English
Aantal pagina's	1
Status	Published - 23 jul. 2026
Evenement	Water Institute of South Africa 2026 Biennial Conference & Exhibition - Cape Town International Conference Centre, Cape Town, South Africa Duur: 22 jul. 2026 → 24 jul. 2026 https://www.wisaconference.co.za/

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Conference	Water Institute of South Africa 2026 Biennial Conference & Exhibition
Verkorte titel	WISA 2026
Land/Regio	South Africa
Stad	Cape Town
Periode	22/07/26 → 24/07/26
Internet adres	https://www.wisaconference.co.za/

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SDG 04 – Kwaliteitsonderwijs
SDG 06 – Schoon water en sanitaire voorzieningen
SDG 09 – Industrie, innovatie en infrastructuur
SDG 11 – Duurzame steden en gemeenschappen
SDG 13 – Klimaatactie

Keywords

water
uitdagingen
klimaatbeheer
engagement
leermodellen
ervaringsgericht

Research Focus Areas Hanze University of Applied Sciences

No Hanze research focus area applicable

Research Focus Areas Research Centre or Centre of Expertise

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Natuur & Landbouw
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