Water in Times of Climate Change: A Values-driven Dialogue

Open Access Published by Amsterdam University Press 2021

Water in Times of Climate Change

A Values-driven Dialogue

Edited by: Jan Jorrit Hasselaar and Elisabeth IJmker

https://doi.org/10.1515/9789048555383

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About this book

This book on water and climate change goes beyond the usual and predictable analyses, by bringing religion and values into a discussion that is often dominated by technocratic solutions. The three case studies of Jakarta, Cape Town, and Amsterdam demonstrate the challenges of water management in urban areas and the role religion can play in addressing them. With representatives from science, politics, economics, and religion, as well as young voices, the book stimulates a values-driven dialogue on issues of water in times of climate change.

Author / Editor information

Hasselaar Jan Jorrit :

Jan Jorrit Hasselaar is a theologian and economist. He coordinates the Amsterdam Centre for Religion and Sustainable Development at the Vrije Universiteit. His main work is on theology as a perspective of the good life based on hope in conversation with economics, church, and society at large.IJmker Elisabeth :

Elisabeth IJmker has a background in public policy and international development. She works on religion and societal challenges at the Vrije Universiteit, which she combines with a political career as local representative in the city council of Amsterdam.

Reviews

This book is built on a unique process of consultation which took heart, mind and body into account – a linkage of wisdom shared by academics, policy makers, and ordinary citizens. The narratives in the book reflect the processes, the realities and the advocacy for change much needed in today’s pandemic-riddled world of inequities. The theme of water is that of life itself. Intrinsic to all health: planetary, governance, and urban and rural human realities, water defines the essence of our lives and the imperatives of our individual and institutional accountability for today – and for a tomorrow.
- Azza Karam, Secretary General of Religions for Peace International and Professor of Religion and Development at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Water is life’s enabler, the catalyst to build a better future for all. Water brings us all together, forging inspiring coalitions, empowering all across society. Water is about us humans, it changes us, from within. This book shows the need to embrace these different values of water. It inspires the global water dialogue and helps us strengthen our water partnerships, for hope and the power to change course.
- Henk Ovink, Special Envoy for International Water Affairs for the Netherlands

People of faith believe that water is a source of life, a symbol of cleansing, sometimes even sacred. In reality the opposite is often true: water may be scarce, stolen or toxic. Water may give life and provide sanitation, but in South Africa we also face realities of extreme drought and children drowning in pit toilets. This volume is unique, as it brings together civil society, religion, government, business, and academia to find ways of working together to address these tensions and challenges around water and climate change.
- Prof. Ernst Conradie, Department of Religion and Theology, University of the Western Cape

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Frontmatter Open Access Download PDF	1
Table of Contents Open Access Download PDF	5
Introduction Ruard Ganzevoort Open Access Download PDF	9
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew John Chryssavgis and Jan Jorrit Hasselaar Open Access Download PDF	13
1. The need for dialogue
An academic perspective Vinod Subramaniam Open Access Download PDF	19
A governmental perspective Caroline Nevejan Open Access Download PDF	24
After us the deluge Kadir Van Lohuizen Open Access Download PDF	27
An economic perspective Jan Peter Balkenende Open Access Download PDF	35
A religious perspective Bartholomew Open Access Download PDF	39
2. Global perspectives on water and climate change
Closing session of Amsterdam International Water Week Bartholomew Open Access Download PDF	43
Reflection Bianca Nijhof Open Access Download PDF	49
Global challenges on water and climate change Jeroen Aerts Open Access Download PDF	50
3. Voices of the next generation: how dare you?
Water quality management Liang Yu Open Access Download PDF	53
Caring for our water cycle Françeska Tomori Open Access Download PDF	57
Water crisis and social inequalities Monserrat L Vásquez Open Access Download PDF	59
Taking action Bas Zaalberg Open Access Download PDF	61
Interdisciplinarity in solving global challenges Samira I. Ibrahim Open Access Download PDF	63
4. Voices from those who dare
Building with nature Pieter Van Oord Open Access Download PDF	67
Faith for Earth Programme Iyad Abumoghli Open Access Download PDF	74
Water and religion Turkson Open Access Download PDF	79
Reflection Hein Pieper Open Access Download PDF	91
5. Water sensitive cities
Jakarta Open Access Download PDF	95
Amsterdam Open Access Download PDF	104
Cape Town Open Access Download PDF	112
Reflection Thabo Makgoba Open Access Download PDF	115
6. A covenant of hope
Covenant of hope Open Access Download PDF	119
Reflection Bartholomew Open Access Download PDF	124
Reflection Van Den Top Gerhard Open Access Download PDF	126
Reflection Jos Douma Open Access Download PDF	128
Reflection Richard Kooloos Open Access Download PDF	129
7. The role of religion in society
The Netherlands as pluralist society Jan Anthonie Bruijn Open Access Download PDF	133
Religion and security Ernst Hirsch Ballin Open Access Download PDF	136
Religion as force for good Bartholomew Open Access Download PDF	140
Conclusion: Concrete steps into a hopeful future Jan Jorrit Hasselaar and Elisabeth Ijmker Open Access Download PDF	147
Illustration acknowledgements Open Access Download PDF	151
About the editors Open Access Download PDF	152

(Deutsch)

Language: English
Publisher: Amsterdam University Press
Audience: Professional and scholarly;
Pages
- Main content: 150
Illustrations
- Illustrations: 100
- Coloured Illustrations: 100
Keywords: Contemporary Society; Social and Political Sciences; Sociology and Social History; Environment and Sustainability; Politics and Government; AUP Wetenschappelijk

eBook

Published: June 17, 2021
ISBN: 9789048555383