Ina Horlings

Ina Horlings is a Professor at the Faculty of Spatial Sciences, University of Groningen, affiliated with the Urban and Regional Studies Institute. Her work focuses on sustainable development, spatial planning, and climate adaptation. She contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through her research on citizen engagement in urban green spaces, co-creation strategies, and transformative community practices.

Her research explores intersections of environmental policy, urban planning, and social innovation. Notable topics include subnational climate leadership, stakeholder acceptance of floating developments, and resourceful resilience in communities. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and books, with over 80 research outputs since 2015.

• Education: Ph.D. in Spatial Sciences (details not explicitly provided in text).
• Grants/Advising: Supervised 7 academic works and engaged in multiple funded projects addressing climate adaptation and urban sustainability.

Horlings actively collaborates internationally, presenting at conferences and contributing to policy discussions. Her work emphasizes place-based approaches, cultural sustainability, and the role of leadership in driving environmental and social change.