Dr. Heleen Mees

Vening Meineszgebouw A
Princetonlaan 8a
Kamer 7.14
3584 CB Utrecht

Dr. Heleen Mees

Associate Professor
Environmental Governance
+31 30 253 5763
h.l.p.mees@uu.nl

Highlighted publications

Mees, H. L. P., Driessen, P. P. J., & Runhaar, H. A. C. (2012). Exploring the scope of public and private responsibilities for climate adaptation. Journal of Environmental Policy and Planning, 14(3), 305-330. https://doi.org/10.1080/1523908X.2012.707407
Mees, H. (2017). Local governments in the driving seat? A comparative analysis of public and private responsibilities for adaptation to climate change in European and North-American cities. Journal of Environmental Policy and Planning, 19(4), 374-390. https://doi.org/10.1080/1523908X.2016.1223540
Mees, H. (2014). Responsible Climate Change Adaptation: Exploring, analysing and evaluating public and private responsibilities for urban adaptation to climate change. [Doctoral thesis 1 (Research UU / Graduation UU), Universiteit Utrecht]. Utrecht University.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/301680/Mees.pdf?sequence=1

Publications

2023

Scholarly publications

Rhinard, M., Morsut, C., Angell, E., Neby, S., Englund, M., Barquet, K., Mees, H., Surian, J., Vashishtha, S., Segnestam, L., & Hegland Engen, O. A. (Accepted/In press). Understanding variation in national climate change adaptation: Securitization in focus. Environment and Planning C: Politics and Space. https://doi.org/10.1177/23996544231212730
Hegger, D., Driessen, P., Stouthamer, E., & Mees, H. (2023). Facilitating professional normative judgement through science-policy interfaces: the case of anthropogenic land subsidence in the Netherlands. Legal Ethics, 1-19. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/1460728x.2023.2235184
van Aalderen, N., Brouwer, S., Koop, S. H. A., Hegger, D. L. T., & Mees, H. L. P. (2023). Deliberate stakeholder engagement: a framework of considerations for integrated asset management of water utilities. Urban Water Journal, 20(8), 995-1005. https://doi.org/10.1080/1573062X.2023.2229291
Mees, H., & Surian, J. (2023). Dutch national climate change adaptation policy through a securitization lens: Variations of securitization. Frontiers in Climate, 5, 1-10. Article 1080754. https://doi.org/10.3389/fclim.2023.1080754
Ende, M. A. V. D., Hegger, D. L. T., Mees, H. L. P., & Driessen, P. P. J. (2023). Wicked problems and creeping crises: A framework for analyzing governance challenges to addressing environmental land-use problems. Environmental Science & Policy, 141, 168-177. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2023.01.006
Rutting, L., Vervoort, J., Mees, H., Pereira, L., Veeger, M., Muiderman, K., Mangnus, A., Winkler, K., Olsson, P., Hichert, T., Lane, R., Bottega Pergher, B., Christiaens, L., Bansal, N., Hendriks, A., & Driessen, P. (2023). Disruptive seeds: a scenario approach to explore power shifts in sustainability transformations. Sustainability Science, 18(3), 1117-1133. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11625-022-01251-7
van den Ende, M., Mees, H., Driessen, P., & Hegger, D. (2023). Mechanisms influencing mainstreaming of adaptation in spatial development: Case studies in three Dutch municipalities. Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 66(14), 2903-2921. https://doi.org/10.1080/09640568.2022.2092724

2022

Scholarly publications

Jochemsen, N., Mees, H., Bronsvoort, I., & Meijer, A. (2022). Uitdagingen van bewonersinitiatieven voor een duurzamer Utrecht: uitkomsten en aanbevelingen: Gebaseerd op een analyse van de onderzoeksgroep Burgerbetrokkenheid en Stedelijke Duurzaamheid (CITEUS). Universiteit Utrecht.
Jochemsen, N., Mees, H., Bronsvoort, I., & Meijer, A. (2022). Exploring the challenges of citizen initiatives for a more sustainable Utrecht: A summary of the research conducted in service of special interest group CITizen Engagement and Urban Sustainability (CITEUS). Utrecht University. https://www.uu.nl/sites/default/files/geo-CITEUS%20research%20summary%202021-2022%20final.pdf
Mees, H. (2022). Securitized or not? An analysis of the riskification and threatification of climate change adaptation in The Netherlands. Paper presented at ECPR General Conference, Innsbruck, Germany.
Hegger, D., Driessen, P., Stouthamer, E., & Mees, H. (2022). Facilitating professional normative judgement through science-policy interfaces: the case of anthropogenic land subsidence in the Netherlands. Abstract from 2022 Toronto Conference on Earth System Governance, Toronto, Canada.
Rutting, L., Vervoort, J., Mees, H., & Driessen, P. (2022). Strengthening foresight for governance of social-ecological systems: An interdisciplinary perspective. Futures, 141, 1-12. Article 102988. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.futures.2022.102988
Mees, H. L. P. (2022). Why do citizens engage in climate action? A comprehensive framework of individual conditions and a proposed research approach. Environmental Policy and Governance, 32(3), 167-178. https://doi.org/10.1002/eet.1981
Snel, K. A. W., Hegger, D., Mees, H., Craig, R. K., Kammerbauer, M., Doorn, N., Bergsma, E., & Wamsler, C. (2022). Unpacking notions of residents' responsibility in flood risk governance. Environmental Policy and Governance, 32(3), 217-231. https://doi.org/10.1002/eet.1985
Uittenbroek, C. J., Mees, H. L. P., Hegger, D. L. T., & Driessen, P. P. J. (2022). Everybody should contribute, but not too much: Perceptions of local governments on citizen responsibilisation in climate change adaptation in the Netherlands. Environmental Policy and Governance, 32(3), 192-202. https://doi.org/10.1002/eet.1983
Hegger, D., Mees, H., & Wamsler, C. (2022). The role of citizens in sustainability and climate change governance: Taking stock and looking ahead. Environmental Policy and Governance, 32(3), 161-166. https://doi.org/10.1002/eet.1990
Šteflová, M., Koop, S. H. A., Fragkou, M. C., & Mees, H. (2022). Desalinated drinking-water provision in water-stressed regions: challenges of consumer-perception and environmental impact lessons from Antofagasta, Chile. International Journal of Water Resources Development, 38(5), 742-765. https://doi.org/10.1080/07900627.2021.1898346

2021

Scholarly publications

van den Ende, M., Hegger, D., Mees, H., & Driessen, P. (2021). Responsibilities for the mainstreaming of climate adaptation on the ground: Lessons from five Dutch municipalities. Abstract from 2021 Bratislava Conference Earth System Governance.
van den Ende, M., Driessen, P., Hegger, D., & Mees, H. (2021). Governance challenges to wicked land-use related sustainability problems: A framework of analysis with empirical illustrations from soil subsidence in peatland areas in the Netherlands. Abstract from 2021 Bratislava Conference Earth System Governance.
Mees, H., Cuppen, E., Glaas, E., Wamsler, C., Geuijen, K., Bergsma, E., Doorn, N., & Hegger, D. (2021). How do community initiatives contribute to climate action? Towards a better conceptual and empirical understanding of citizen initiatives for climate change governance. Abstract from 2021 Bratislava Conference Earth System Governance.
Snel, K. A. W., Hegger, D., Mees, H., Craig, R., Wamsler, C., Kammerbauer, M., Doorn, N., & Bergsma, E. (2021). Unpacking the Notions of Residents’ Responsibility in Flood Risk Governance. Abstract from 2021 Bratislava Conference Earth System Governance.
Rutting, L., Vervoort, J., Mees, H., & Driessen, P. (2021). Participatory scenario planning and framing of social-ecological systems: an analysis of policy formulation processes in Rwanda and Tanzania. Ecology and Society, 26(4), Article 20. https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-12665-260420
Chin, W. Y., & Mees, H. L. P. (2021). The rising stars of social innovations: How do local governments facilitate citizen initiatives to thrive? The case of waste management in Brussels and Hong Kong. Environmental Policy and Governance, 31(5), 533-545. https://doi.org/10.1002/eet.1953

Professional publications

van den Ende, M., Hegger, D., & Mees, H. (2021). When plans become practice: the implementation of climate adaptation: What works and what not in terms of governance?
Gilissen, H. K., Hegger, D., Mees, H., van den Ende, M., & van Rijswick, H. (2021). Op weg naar een handreiking voor de implementatie van klimaatadaptatie: Lessen uit het project 'Klimaatbestendige woonwijken regio Utrecht’. Utrecht University.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/423203/uu_rebo_geo_klimaatbestendige_woonwijken_2021.pdf?sequence=1
van den Ende, M. A., Wardekker, J. A., Mees, H. L. P., Hegger, D. L. T., & Vervoort, J. M. (2021). Towards a climate-resilient future together: A toolbox with participatory foresight methods, tools and examples from climate and food governance. Utrecht University. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.34487.85926

2020

Scholarly publications

van den Ende, M. A., Mees, H. L. P., & Hegger, D. L. T. (2020). When plans become practice: the implementation of climate adaptation what works and what not in terms of governance? A monitoring and evaluation report of five pilot neighborhoods in the region of Utrecht . Utrecht University.
Wardekker, A., Wilk, B., Brown, V., Uittenbroek, C., Mees, H., Driessen, P., Wassen, M., Molenaar, A., Walda, J., & Runhaar, H. (2020). A diagnostic tool for supporting policymaking on urban resilience. Cities, 101, Article 102691. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cities.2020.102691
Marschütz, B., Bremer, S., Runhaar, H., Hegger, D., Mees, H., Vervoort, J., & Wardekker, A. (2020). Local narratives of change as an entry point for building urban climate resilience. Climate Risk Management, 28, Article 100223. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crm.2020.100223
Roodenrijs, J. C. M., Hegger, D. L. T., Mees, H. L. P., & Driessen, P. (2020). Opening up the Black Box of Group Decision-Making on Solar Energy: The Case of Strata Buildings in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Sustainability, 12(5), Article 2097. https://doi.org/10.3390/su12052097
Wardekker, J. A., Wilk, B., Brown, V., Uittenbroek, C. J., Mees, H. L. P., Driessen, P. P. J., Wassen, M. J., Molenaar, A., Walda, J., & Runhaar, H. A. C. (2020). A diagnostic tool for supporting policymaking and stimulating reflexivity on urban resilience. Paper presented at CLIMATE2020 7th Climate Change Online Conference.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/394582/Wardekker_ea_2020_Urban_resilience_diagnostic_tool_CLIMATE2020.pdf?sequence=1

Professional publications

Mees, H. L. P., Hegger, D. L. T., Wardekker, J. A., & van den Ende, M. A. (2020, Nov 16). Ontwerpen van participatie als een bewust maatwerkproces: Leermodule participatie en co-creatie van klimaatadaptatie factsheet. NKWK/DPRA.
Mees, H. L. P., Hegger, D. L. T., Wardekker, J. A., & van den Ende, M. A. (2020, Nov 16). Financiële prikkels: Leermodule participatie en co-creatie van klimaatadaptatie factsheet. NKWK/DPRA.
Mees, H. L. P., Hegger, D. L. T., Wardekker, J. A., & van den Ende, M. A. (2020, Nov 16). Bewoners initiatieven benutten: Leermodule participatie en co-creatie van klimaatadaptatie factsheet. NKWK/DPRA.

2019

Scholarly publications

Dirth, E. P., Feola, G., Hegger, D. L. T., van der Hel, S. C., Kim, R., Mees, H. L. P., Thungren, G., Vervoort, J. M., & Wardekker, J. A. (2019). Between Governance and Transformations: Insights from a Meta-analysis of 180 Case Studies. Abstract from Leverage Points for Sustainability 2019 Conference, Lüneburg, Germany.
Uittenbroek, C. J., Mees, H. L. P., Hegger, D. L. T., & Driessen, P. P. J. (2019). Everybody should contribute, but not too much: An exploration of citizen responsibilization for adaptation by local governments in The Netherlands. Paper presented at 4th European Climate Change Adaptation conference (ECCA 2019), Lisbon, Portugal. https://www.ecca2019.eu/everybody-should-contribute-but-not-too-much-an-exploration-of-citizen-responsibilization-for-adaptation-by-local-governments-in-the-netherlands/
Uittenbroek, C. J., Mees, H. L. P., Hegger, D. L. T., & Driessen, P. P. J. (2019). From public to citizen responsibilities in urban climate adaptation: a thick analysis. In C. Certomà, H. Bulkeley, & J. van der Heijden (Eds.), Urban climate politics: agency and empowerment (pp. 171-189). (The earth system governance project). Cambridge University Press [etc.]. https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108632157.010
Uittenbroek, C. J., Mees, H. L. P., Hegger, D. L. T., & Driessen, P. P. J. (2019). The design of public participation: who participates, when and how? Insights in climate adaptation planning from the Netherlands. Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 62(14), 2529-2547. https://doi.org/10.1080/09640568.2019.1569503
Mees, H. L. P., Uittenbroek, C. J., Hegger, D. L. T., & Driessen, P. P. J. (2019). From citizen participation to government participation: An exploration of the roles of local governments in community initiatives for climate change adaptation in the Netherlands. Environmental Policy and Governance, 29(3), 198-208. https://doi.org/10.1002/eet.1847
Mees, H., & Driessen, P. (2019). A framework for assessing the accountability of local governance arrangements for adaptation to climate change. Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 62(4), 671-691. https://doi.org/10.1080/09640568.2018.1428184

Professional publications

Wardekker, J. A., Pijnappels, M., Hofland, S., van den Ende, M. A., Bessembinder, J., Marschütz, B., Runhaar, H. A. C., Mees, H. L. P., & Hegger, D. L. T. (2019). Verslag workshop Een veerkrachtige Vogelbuurt in een toekomstig klimaat. Universiteit Utrecht.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/396568/Wardekker_ea_Verslag_workshop_Dordrecht_Vogelbuurt.pdf?sequence=1

Popularising publications

Dekker, S. C., Driessen, P. P. J., van Egmond, N. D., Moors, E. H. M., Raven, R. P. J. M., Rietkerk, M. G., Worrell, E., van Dijk, J., Calisto Esquetini-Friant, P. M., Kraaijeveld, L. D., Mees, H. L. P., Vaas, J., Vermeulen, W. J. V., Vervoort, J. M., Verweij, P. A., Vijge, M. J., Wesseling, J. H., & Wojtynia, N. (2019). Klimaatakkoord: tijd voor politiek leiderschap! Dagblad Trouw.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/391527/klimaatbrief.pdf?sequence=1

2018

Scholarly publications

Mees, H., Alexander, M., Gralepois, M., Matczak, P., & Mees, H. (2018). Typologies of citizen co-production in flood risk governance. Environmental Science & Policy, 89, 330-339. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2018.08.011
Mees, H., Tijhuis, N., & Dieperink, C. (2018). The effectiveness of communicative tools in addressing barriers to municipal climate change adaptation: lessons from the Netherlands. Climate Policy, 18(10), 1313-1326. https://doi.org/10.1080/14693062.2018.1434477

2017

Scholarly publications

Fuchs, S., Bonnefond, F., Clarke, D., Driessen, P. P. J., Fournier, M., Gatien-Tournat, A., Gralepois, M., Hegger, D. L. T., Mees, H. L. P., Uittenbroek, C. J., Murphy, C., Servain, C., & Thaler, T. (2017). Societal transformation and adaptation necessary to manage dynamics in flood hazard and risk mitigation (TRANS-ADAPT). Intersentia. http://www.interpraevent.at/palm-cms/upload_files/Publikationen/Tagungsbeitraege/2016_EA_24.pdf
Gilissen, H. K., Driessen, P. P. J., Mees, H. L. P., van Rijswick, H. F. M. W., Runhaar, H. A. C., Uittenbroek, C. J., & Wörner, R. (2017). The climate resilience of critical infrastructural network sectors. An interdisciplinary method for assessing the ‘expected effectiveness’ of the division of responsibilities for the management of climate risks in the Dutch electricity and internet sectors. In S. Maljean-Dubois (Ed.), The effectiveness of environmental law (Vol. 3, pp. 15-36). (European Environmental Law Forum ). Intersentia.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/382500/The_Effectiveness_of_Environmental_Law_Bijdrage_Gilissen.pdf?sequence=1
Termeer, K., van Buuren, A., Dewulf, A., Huitema, D., Mees, H. L. P., Meijerink, S., & van Rijswick, H. F. M. W. (2017). Governance Arrangements for the Adaptation to Climate Change. In OXFORD RESEARCH ENCYCLOPEDIA: CLIMATE SCIENCE Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/acrefore/9780190228620.013.600
Hegger, D. L. T., Mees, H. L. P., Driessen, P. P. J., & Runhaar, H. A. C. (2017). The Roles of Residents in Climate Adaptation: A systematic review in the case of The Netherlands. Environmental Policy and Governance, 27(4), 336-350. https://doi.org/10.1002/eet.1766
Mees, H. (2017). Local governments in the driving seat? A comparative analysis of public and private responsibilities for adaptation to climate change in European and North-American cities. Journal of Environmental Policy and Planning, 19(4), 374-390. https://doi.org/10.1080/1523908X.2016.1223540
Gilissen, H. K., Driessen, P. P. J., Mees, H. L. P., van Rijswick, H. F. M. W., Runhaar, H. A. C., Uittenbroek, C. J., & Wörner, R. (2017). The Climate Resilience of Critical Infrastructural Network Sectors: An interdisciplinary method for assessing formal responsibilities for climate adaptation in critical infrastructural network sectors . In S. Maljean-Dubois (Ed.), The Effectiveness of Environmental Law (pp. 15-36). (European Environmental Law Forum Series; Vol. 3). Intersentia.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/355069/The_Effectiveness_of_Environmental_Law_Bijdrage_Gilissen.pdf?sequence=3

2016

Scholarly publications

Keessen, A. M., Vink, M. J., Wiering, M., Boezeman, D., Ernst, W. W. P., Mees, H. L. P., Van Broekhoven, S., & Van Eerd, M. (2016). Solidarity in water management. Ecology and Society, 21(4), Article 35. https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-08874-210435
Mees, H. L. P., & Uittenbroek, C. J. (2016). Societal transformation and adaptation necessary to manage dynamics in flood hazard and risk mitigation: The Netherlands Country Report. JPI Climate funding.
Runhaar, H. A. C., Uittenbroek, C. J., van Rijswick, H. F. M. W., Mees, H. L. P., Driessen, P. P. J., & Gilissen, H. K. (2016). Prepared for climate change? A method for the ex-ante assessment of formal responsibilities for climate adaptation in specific sectors. Regional Environmental Change, 16(5), 1389-1400. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10113-015-0866-2
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/321257/Runhaar_et_al_2015_REC_prepared_for_climate_change.pdf?sequence=1

Popularising publications

Wardekker, J. A., van der Sluijs, J. P., de Vries, B. J. M., Mees, H. L. P., Ferreira Dos Santos, M. J., Brouwer, P., & de Morais Smith, C. (2016). Amersfoort schiet zichzelf in de voet met verkoop De WAR. Amersfoortse Courant, 15.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/388243/OpenBriefUUDeWar.pdf?sequence=1

2015

Scholarly publications

Gatien-Tournat, A., Gralepois, M., Bonnefond, M., Gralepois, M., Servain, S., Clarke, D., Driessen, P. P. J., Fuchs, S., Hegger, D. L. T., Mees, H. L. P., Murphy, C., & Thaler, T. (2015). Societal transformation and adaptation necessary to manage dynamics in flood hazard and risk mitigation: Work package 1 deliverable: framework for evaluation. JPI Climate funding.
Massey, E., Huitema, D., Garrelts, H., Grecksch, K., Mees, H., Rayner, T., Storbjörk, S., Termeer, C., & Winges, M. (2015). Handling adaptation policy choices in Sweden, Germany, the UK and the Netherlands. Journal of Water and Climate Change, 6(1), 9-24. https://doi.org/10.2166/wcc.2014.110
Gilissen, H. K., Uittenbroek, C., van Rijswick, M., Mees, H., Driessen, P., & Runhaar, H. (2015). De klimaatbestendigheid van de vitale infrastructuur beoordeeld vanuit juridisch-bestuurlijk perspectief: Over de verwachte effectiviteit van de verdeling van verantwoordelijkheden voor de beheersing van klimaatrisico's in de elektriciteits- en de internetsector. Nederlands juristenblad, 2015(25), 1640 - 1648. Article 1188.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/324564/NJB25_Wetenschap_1_.pdf?sequence=1
Mees, H. L. P., Driessen, P. P. J., & Runhaar, H. A. C. (2015). ‘‘Cool’’ governance of a ‘‘hot’’ climate issue: public and private responsibilities for the protection of vulnerable citizens against extreme heat. Regional Environmental Change, 15(6), 1065-1079. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10113-014-0681-1

Professional publications

Mees, H. L. P. (2015). Hoe krijgen we groene daken van de grond ... en op gebouwen? VHG magazine, 9(6), 12-13.

Other output

Gatien-Tournat, A., Fournier, M., Bonnefond, M., Gralepois, M., Servain, S., Clarke, D., Driessen, P. P. J., Fuchs, S., Hegger, D. L. T., Mees, H. L. P., Murphy, C., & Thaler, T. (2015). Bottom-up initiatives for flood risk management in Europe: How can we evaluate governance processes and spatial outcomes?. Paper presented at Association of European Schools of Planning Annual Congress 2015 (AESOP), Prague, Czech Republic.

2014

Scholarly publications

Mees, H. (2014). Cool governance of a hot climate issue: public and private responsibilities for the protection of vulnerable citizens against extreme heat. In Circle-2 Conference Lisbon, 10-13 March 2014
Mees, H. L. P., Dijk, J., van Soest, D., Driessen, P. P. J., van Rijswick, M. H. F. M. W., & Runhaar, H. (2014). A method for the deliberate and deliberative selection of policy instrument mixes for climate change adaptation. Ecology and Society, 19(2), Article 58. https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-06639-190258
Runhaar, H., Gilissen, H. K., Uittenbroek, C., Mees, H., & van Rijswick, M. (2014). Publieke en private verantwoordelijkheden voor klimaatadaptatie: Een juridisch-bestuurlijke analyse en eerste beoordeling . Utrecht University.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/306151/14.pdf?sequence=1
Mees, H. (2014). Responsible Climate Change Adaptation: Exploring, analysing and evaluating public and private responsibilities for urban adaptation to climate change. [Doctoral thesis 1 (Research UU / Graduation UU), Universiteit Utrecht]. Utrecht University.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/301680/Mees.pdf?sequence=1
Mees, H. L. P., Driessen, P. P. J., & Runhaar, H. A. C. (2014). Legitimate adaptive flood risk governance beyond the dikes: the cases of Hamburg, Helsinki and Rotterdam. Regional Environmental Change, 14(2), 671-682. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10113-013-0527-2

Professional publications

Mees, H. (2014). Public and private responsibilities for the protection of vulnerable people against extreme heat. Kennis voor Klimaat / Knowledge for Climate.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/306658/1.pdf?sequence=1
Mees, H. (2014). Entire cities could benefit from green roofs: Heleen Mees is investigating how five metropolises are greenifying their roofs. Delta Rotterdam, 34-36.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/306732/website.pdf?sequence=1
Mees, H. (2014). Steden zijn nog niet goed voorbereid op klimaatextremen. Tuin en Landschap, 26, 8.

Other output

Mees, H., Driessen, P., & Runhaar, H. (2014). Who governs urban climate adaptation? A comparative analysis of governance arrangements in urban areas. Paper presented at Deltas in Times of Climate Change, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/308004/314771.pdf?sequence=1
Mees, H., Runhaar, H., & Driessen, P. (2014). Who governs climate adaptation? A meta-case study exploration of public and private responsibilities for urban adaptation to heavy rainfall, sea level rise and heat events.
Hegger, D., Driessen, P., Runhaar, H., & Mees, H. (2014). Roles and responsibilities of residents in the governance of climate change adaptation. Paper presented at Deltas in Times of Climate Change, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Hegger, D., Driessen, P., Runhaar, H., & Mees, H. (2014). Adapting to climate change through citizen oriented adaptation governance: a framework and examples from The Netherlands. Paper presented at Norwich Conference on Earth System Governance, Norwich, United Kingdom.

2013

Scholarly publications

Mees, H. L. P., Driessen, P. P. J., & Runhaar, H. A. C. (2013). Legitimate adaptive flood governance beyond the dikes: the cases of Helsinki, Hamburg and Rotterdam. In The 7th ECPR General Conference
Mees, H. L. P., Driessen, P. P. J., Runhaar, H. A. C., & Stamatelos, J. (2013). Who governs climate adaptation? Getting green roofs for stormwater retention off the ground. Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 56(6), 802-825. https://doi.org/10.1080/09640568.2012.706600

Professional publications

Driessen, P. P. J., Behagel, J. H., Hegger, D. L. T., Mees, H. L. P., Almesjo, L., Andresen, S., Eboli, F., Helgenberger, S., Hollaender, K., Jacobsen, L., Jaervelae, M., Laessoe, J., Oberthuer, S., Avelar, D., Brand, U., Brunnengraeber, A., Bulkeley, H., Compagnon, D., Davoudi, S., ... Verbruggen, A. (2013). Societal transformations in the face of climate change; research priorities for the next decade. JPI Climate.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/314880/JPI_CLIMATE_WG3_POLICY_PAPER_SOCIETAL_TRANSFORMATION_130517.PDF?sequence=1
Driessen, P. P. J., Behagel, J. H., Hegger, D. L. T., Mees, H. L. P., van Rijswick, H. F. M. W., Deketelaere, K., & Maes, K. (2013). Essential SSH research for the societal challenges in Horizon 2020; Fighting and adapting to climate change. League of European Research Universities (LERU). http://www.academia.edu/4176068/Essential_SSH_Research_for_the_Societal_Challenge_s_in_Horizon_2020_Fighting_and_adapting_to_climate_change_
Mees, H. L. P. (2013). Legitimiteit in meerlaagse waterveiligheid. Rooilijn, 46(4), 258-264.
Mees, H. L. P. (2013). Allocation of Public and/or Private Responsibilities: sturingsarrangementen voor adaptieve gebiedsontwikkeling. Kennis voor Klimaat / Knowledge for Climate, WP 7.3.1(Project Factsheet Theme 7).
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/314078/Mees_H.L.P._2013_._Legitieme_sturing_van_adaptieve_gebiedsontwikkeling._De_cases_Hamburg_Helsinki_en_Rotterdam._Project_Factsheet_Thema_7.pdf?sequence=1
Mees, H. L. P., Driessen, P. P. J., & Runhaar, H. A. C. (2013). Legitimate Adaptive Flood Risk Governance Beyond the Dikes: the cases of Hamburg, Helsinki and Rotterdam. Individual case study reports. (Thema 7 ed.) Klimaat voor Ruimte.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/396489/Adaptive_Flood_Risk_Governance_case_study_report_of_Rotterdam_Hamburg_Helsinki.pdf?sequence=1
Mees, H. L. P. (2013). Na acceptatie werkt verplichting het best. Vergelijkend onderzoek naar mondiale stimulering Groendaken. Leven op daken, 18(2013), 4-5.

2012

Scholarly publications

Mees, H. L. P., Driessen, P. P. J., & Runhaar, H. A. C. (2012). Exploring the scope of public and private responsibilities for climate adaptation. Journal of Environmental Policy and Planning, 14(3), 305-330. https://doi.org/10.1080/1523908X.2012.707407
Runhaar, H. A. C., Mees, H. L. P., Wardekker, J. A., van der Sluijs, J. P., & Driessen, P. P. J. (2012). Adaptation to climate change related risks in Dutch urban areas: stimuli and barriers. Regional Environmental Change, 12, 777-790. Article 4. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10113-012-0292-7

Professional publications

Mees, H. L. P. (2012). Allocation of public and-or private responsibilities. Governance arrangements for green roofs. Kennis voor Klimaat / Knowledge for Climate, WP 7.3.1.
Bos, A., & Mees, H. L. P. (2012). Effectief beleid voor groene daken. Wat kunnen we leren van het buitenland? Dak & Gevel Groen, 3(2), 14-17.
Mees, H. L. P. (2012). Allocation of Public and/or Private Responsibilities: sturingsarrangementen voor groene daken. Kennis voor Klimaat / Knowledge for Climate, WP 7.3.1.
Huitema, D., Mees, H. L. P., Termeer, K., Storbjork, S., Garrelts, H., Grecksch, K., Winges, M., & Rayner, T. (2012). Handling adaptation governance choices in Sweden, Germany, the UK and the Netherlands. Workpackage 6, Deliverable 6A. Knowledge for Climate, Theme 7 "The governance of Adaptation". (Report W-12/07 ed.) IVM Institute for Environmental Studies.
Bos, A., & Mees, H. L. P. (2012). Effectief beleid voor groene daken. Wat kunnen we leren van het buitenland? VHG magazine, 6(3), 16-18.

Other output

Mees, H. L. P., Driessen, P. P. J., & Hegger, D. L. T. (2012). Towards more resilient flood risk governance; integrating public administration and legal expertise. Abstract from Workshop: ‘The Interdisciplinary Understanding of Resilience, Hamburg, Germany.
Mees, H. L. P., Driessen, P. P. J., & Runhaar, H. A. C. (2012). Adaptive flood risk management in urban areas. Abstract from Conference on Climate Change Adaptation, Helsinki, Finland.
Mees, H. L. P., Dijk, J., Soest, D., Driessen, P. P. J., Runhaar, H. A. C., & van Rijswick, H. F. M. W. (2012). Policy instruments for promoting adaptation to climate change. Abstract from Conference on The Governance of Adaptation, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Mees, H. L. P., Driessen, P. P. J., Runhaar, H. A. C., & Stamatelos, J. (2012). Who governs climate adaptation; Getting Green Roofs for Storm-water Retention off the Ground. Abstract from Conference on The Governance of Adaptation, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

2011

Scholarly publications

Mees, H. L. P., Driessen, P. P. J., & Runhaar, H. A. C. (2011). Towards hybridization? A conceptual model to explore the role of public and/or private parties in governance arrangements for climate adaptation. In ECPR Joint Session "The Transformation of Global Climate Governance: Assessing Architecture, Agency and Accountability
Mees, H. L. P., Driessen, P. P. J., & Runhaar, H. A. C. (2011). Governance arrangements for climate adaptation: The case of green roofs for storm water retention in uran areas. In IGS-Sense conference Resilient Societies
Mees, H. L. P., & Driessen, P. P. J. (2011). Adaptation to climate change in urban areas: Climate-greening London, Rotterdam, and Toronto. Climate Law, 2(2), 251-280. https://doi.org/10.3233/CL-2011-036

Professional publications

Runhaar, H. A. C., Mees, H. L. P., Wardekker, J. A., van der Sluijs, J. P., & Driessen, P. (2011). Omgaan met hittestress en wateroverlast in de stad. Milieu / VVM, 2011(2), 22-25.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/386856/Runhaar_ea_2011_HittestressWaterStad_Milieu.pdf?sequence=1

2010

Scholarly publications

Runhaar, H. A. C., Mees, H. L. P., Wardekker, J. A., van der Sluijs, J. P., & Driessen, P. P. J. (2010). Governing climate change related risks in the Netherlands: challenges and responses of urban planners. In Proceedings of the International Conference 'Deltas in Times of Climate Change', Rotterdam, the Netherlands, 2010
Runhaar, H. A. C., Mees, H. L. P., Wardekker, J. A., van der Sluijs, J. P., & Driessen, P. P. J. (2010). Governing climate change related risks in the Netherlands: challenges and responses of urban planners. In Proceedings of the 24th AESOP Annual Conference, Helsinki, Finland, 2010
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/386769/Runhaar_etal_2010_AESOP_urbanclimate.pdf?sequence=1