Uploaded on 2015-10-14 by Juditgj

![Urban area in The Hague][1] ![Rural suburb of The Hague][2] 3) Measures I propse: - reducing solar exposed surfaces - reducing absorption of heat - increase natural cooling 4) Dutch policy on climate adaptation has always focused on water defense management and not on heat. It took until 2007, after the 2003 and 2006 heatwaves for the Dutch Ministry for Health, Wellbeing and Sport to come up with the National Heat Plan offering a range of measures focusing on preparation for and what to do during sustaining heat. However, this policy does until today not offer any measures to prevent urban heating in the first place. [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14448145587930387.jpg [2]: http://