Karin Snel

Karin Snel is an Assistant Professor at the Landscape Architecture and Spatial Planning department of the University of Groningen's Faculty of Spatial Sciences. Her work focuses on flood risk management and climate adaptation through interdisciplinary research.

• Active in international collaborations across Netherlands, England, and Germany
• Research spans policy analysis, risk communication, and community engagement

Research interests emphasize integrating resident perspectives into flood risk governance. Recent work explores boundary judgement practices, smart flood assessment tools, and ethical dimensions of climate adaptation.

Her publications reveal trends in flood risk communication (Netherlands, England), comparative governance analysis (Germany), and climate adaptation strategies. Key subfields include community resilience, digital solutions for risk assessment, and stakeholder participation.

Karin participates in professional conferences like the European Climate Change Adaptation conference 2025 and organizes workshops such as the Biodiversa+ Research Proposal event. She contributes to practical applications through consultancy roles in flood risk management.