Global research and projects
Alterra focuses primarily on applied research, making use of scientific expertise, impressive scientific and geographic databases and an international knowledge network. These applied research activities both feed into and draw from practical experience in the field.
It is not simply a question of delivering know-how; drawing up plans and realising and managing projects demands a constant exchange of knowledge and ideas with stakeholders in the field. Local authorities, residents and land users are the ones with first-hand knowledge of their own area because they live and work there, and they are the ones who will have to live there in future and ensure its sustainable management. Which implies that considerable attention must be devoted to the social processes surrounding design and management.
How do you reconcile many different land use functions and aspirations? How can you motivate people to embrace the challenge of sustainability? And how do you organise the task of sustainable management?
Under 'International projects’ you can find an overview of a selection of projects that are carried out under our five specialisations.