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Dr. Dries Hegger is an Associate Professor of Regional Water and Climate Governance at Utrecht University's Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development. He specializes in environmental governance, climate adaptation, and water policy, with a focus on citizen engagement and science-policy interfaces. His work addresses societal decision-making around spatial scarcity challenges, particularly in the context of climate change and flood risk management.
He holds a PhD in Environmental Sociology and has served on the board of the 'Water, Climate and Future Deltas' hub within Utrecht University's Pathways to Sustainability theme. His research explores modes of governance integration, policy experimentation, and knowledge co-creation in adaptation projects. Notable collaborations include work with Dutch water authorities, municipalities, and international organizations like SNV and IUCN.
Key research areas include: citizen participation in climate adaptation, flood risk governance dynamics, and the role of international NGOs in ecosystem-based adaptation. He has published widely on nexus governance (e.g., Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem), interdisciplinary education, and resilient urban development.
Recent projects include developing participatory foresight tools for climate-resilient cities and analyzing governance challenges in peatland subsidence and delta management. His work bridges academic research with practical applications, emphasizing actionable solutions for sustainability transformations.
