Gerben is a member of the Research & Valorization team at AMS Institute. He is responsible for developing the Climate Resilient Cities program, which addresses all urban topics affected by climate change such as heavy rainfall, droughts and heat stress. This program also explores solutions that are technical or nature based. In addition to his work at AMS Institute in Amsterdam, Gerben contributes as a senior researcher to the Climate Resilient Cities program at Wageningen Environmental Research.

In his recent work, Gerben explored the role of landscape and nature-based solutions for urban climate adaptation with the so-called Landscape Based Adaptation approach. The involvement of citizens and other stakeholders in research projects is also characteristic for his work, such as in the notable “Clean Water Experiment” (Het Schone Water Experiment). This approach is applied with the Citizen Science project in Almere investigating the urban water cycle.

Gerben continuously expands the scope of his projects by involving partners from the construction industry and the financial sector. This approach has increased the chances of actual implementation and therefore the impact in making cities more resilient.

All in all, Amsterdam is receptive to such an approach and thus a perfect fit for Gerben to pursue his goal of crafting a livable and agile society that adapts to climate change. Next to his ongoing research responsibilities, Gerben is also an experienced conference manager. He initiated the Wageningen Soil Conference, an international 4-day scientific conference that will have its 4th edition in 2019.

“All thinking about adaptable and livable cities must incorporate the natural setting of landscape, soil and groundwater.”

Gerben Mol

Program Developer Climate Resilient Cities

News

Nature-Based Solutions in cities

Climate Resilient Cities

The 'ACT on NBS' project explored, among others, what tools could help overcome cities’ implementation challenges?

Project

Designing informal green spaces

Climate Resilient Cities

In the condensed urban area it can be a challenge to manage urban green infrastructure. This research develops design knowledge for integrating multiple ecosystem services of small and interstitial informal green spaces (IGS) in the condensed urban area.

Project

Are urban canals ready for multifunctional use by 2040?

Climate Resilient Cities

Urban canals are used for many human use functions like recreation, transportation, thermal energy extraction (aquatherm

Project

Are urban canals ready for multifunctional use by 2040?

Climate Resilient Cities

Urban canals are used for many human use functions like recreation, transportation, thermal energy extraction (aquatherm

News

Climate Adaptation Strategy Amsterdam

Climate Resilient Cities

Heavier rainfall and storms, higher temperatures, rising sea levels, drought and other climate change consequences all present challenges to the quality of city life. To create a healthy and livable city, Amsterdam launched a Climate Adaptation Strategy.

Project

Red&Blue

Climate Resilient Cities

Existing and new real estate and infrastructure have to be managed and adapted to take into account the dangers posed by climate change. However, the systems that oversee how cities’ built structures manage climate-related risks are not well understood.

News

AC systems can warm up the city

Climate Resilient Cities

Air conditioning systems cool indoor temperatures. However, they can also contribute to warming up city temperatures.

News

AC systems can warm up the city

Climate Resilient Cities

Air conditioning systems cool indoor temperatures. However, they can also contribute to warming up city temperatures.

Project

AquaConnect Demonstrator

Climate Resilient Cities

Amsterdam intends to prepare for future droughts periods by accessing new urban water sources for greenery functions. This project investigates the possibility of accessing water harvesting in urban sewage systems.

Project

The Green Health Check

Climate Resilient Cities

Urban green offers many benefits beyond aesthetic and general recreational pleasure. A model to better guide urban actors - backed by research - was developed to understand the relationship between urban green environment and aspects of human health.

Project

The Green Health Check

Climate Resilient Cities

Urban green offers many benefits beyond aesthetic and general recreational pleasure. A model to better guide urban actors - backed by research - was developed to understand the relationship between urban green environment and aspects of human health.

News

Innovation to make A'dam climate-proof

Climate Resilient Cities

Over the next four years, Amsterdam will be allocating 15 to 20 million euros from its urban maintenance budget for new, smart projects in the field of climate adaptation in public space and urban green.

Project

Urban Bridge and Quay Wall Innovations

Climate Resilient Cities

Urban Bridge and Quay Wall Innovations

Project

AAMS - Weather monitoring in cities

Climate Resilient Cities

The weather in cities is crucial for the environmental quality and livability. The Amsterdam Atmospheric Monitoring Supersite (AAMS), a network that consists of 30 weather stations, maps the weather in Amsterdam over the long term.

Project

AAMS - Weather monitoring in cities

Climate Resilient Cities

The weather in cities is crucial for the environmental quality and livability. The Amsterdam Atmospheric Monitoring Supersite (AAMS), a network that consists of 30 weather stations, maps the weather in Amsterdam over the long term.

Project

REALCOOL

Climate Resilient Cities

Surging heat levels in the city prompted Amsterdam’s decision makers and research talent further to look for climate proofing solutions. Research hand in hand with design presented prototypes using water to cool the city.

Event

TERRAenVISION

Climate Resilient Cities

27th of June - 1st of July 2022

What solutions help transition towards a society that stays within planetary boundaries? TERRAenVISION promotes the exch

Project

Healthy Urban Route Planner

Climate Resilient Cities

Quickest route, shortest route, route with the least traffic… Contemporary route planners offer people an array of route choices for getting from A to B. But with pollution rates varying from street to street, what about the most healthy route?

Project

Healthy Urban Route Planner

Climate Resilient Cities

Quickest route, shortest route, route with the least traffic… Contemporary route planners offer people an array of route choices for getting from A to B. But with pollution rates varying from street to street, what about the most healthy route?

News

A map to find your cool during heatwaves

Climate Resilient Cities

Where to cool off in the city when temperatures are rising? Together with the City of Amsterdam, Witteveen+Bos, and CLEVERºFRANKE an online map is created for Amsterdammers to discover places in their neighborhoods to 'chill out'.

Event

Urban Climate Living Lab

Climate Resilient Cities

18 June

Climate change and increased urbanization are the main causes of rising temperatures in the city. In a number of workshops you will find out what are the bottlenecks and how to ensure a pleasant living environment.

Event

Urban Climate Living Lab

Climate Resilient Cities

18 June

Climate change and increased urbanization are the main causes of rising temperatures in the city. In a number of workshops you will find out what are the bottlenecks and how to ensure a pleasant living environment.

Project

Urban AirQ

Climate Resilient Cities

Filling in the blind spots of urban air quality in Amsterdam, together with citizens.

Project

The Clean Water Experiment

Climate Resilient Cities

One quarter of Amsterdam’s surface is covered by water and Amsterdammers enjoy it during summer months in various ways. In the summer of 2018, citizens as scientists measured the water quality and created a joint map for future use.

Project

Future-proof Living Environment

Climate Resilient Cities

AMS Institute collaborates with 27 partners on emission-free, circular, and climate-proof solutions for societal challenges in the infrastructure sector.

Project

Future-proof Living Environment

Climate Resilient Cities

AMS Institute collaborates with 27 partners on emission-free, circular, and climate-proof solutions for societal challenges in the infrastructure sector.

News

100 years of Dutch summers

Climate Resilient Cities

Summer returned to the Netherlands. Time for some summer reflections of 1901 – 2020, our data science team thought.

Project

Designing informal green spaces

Climate Resilient Cities

In the condensed urban area it can be a challenge to manage urban green infrastructure. This research develops design knowledge for integrating multiple ecosystem services of small and interstitial informal green spaces (IGS) in the condensed urban area.

Project

Join an Amsterdam experiment: I-CHANGE

Climate Resilient Cities

With WUR, we monitor indoor and outdoor atmospheric parameters that influence citizen’s health, like urban thermal comfo

Project

Join an Amsterdam experiment: I-CHANGE

Climate Resilient Cities

With WUR, we monitor indoor and outdoor atmospheric parameters that influence citizen’s health, like urban thermal comfo

News

Weather balloons measure urban heat

Climate Resilient Cities

To better understand the city's climate, we will be launching weather balloons every 2 hours during the 24 hours that fo

Event

Webinar | Heat & Water systems

Climate Resilient Cities

Tuesday April 6 | 10:00 AM CET

Join Witteveen+Bos webinar series 'Robust Water Systems' - April 6 is about 'Heat and the water system', featuring among

Event

Webinar | Heat & Water systems

Climate Resilient Cities

Tuesday April 6 | 10:00 AM CET

Join Witteveen+Bos webinar series 'Robust Water Systems' - April 6 is about 'Heat and the water system', featuring among

News

Nature-Based Solutions in cities

Climate Resilient Cities

The 'ACT on NBS' project explored, among others, what tools could help overcome cities’ implementation challenges?

News

Nature-Based Solutions in cities

Climate Resilient Cities

The 'ACT on NBS' project explored, among others, what tools could help overcome cities’ implementation challenges?

Project

Designing informal green spaces

Climate Resilient Cities

In the condensed urban area it can be a challenge to manage urban green infrastructure. This research develops design knowledge for integrating multiple ecosystem services of small and interstitial informal green spaces (IGS) in the condensed urban area.

Project

Designing informal green spaces

Climate Resilient Cities

In the condensed urban area it can be a challenge to manage urban green infrastructure. This research develops design knowledge for integrating multiple ecosystem services of small and interstitial informal green spaces (IGS) in the condensed urban area.

Project

Designing informal green spaces

Climate Resilient Cities

In the condensed urban area it can be a challenge to manage urban green infrastructure. This research develops design knowledge for integrating multiple ecosystem services of small and interstitial informal green spaces (IGS) in the condensed urban area.

Project

Designing informal green spaces

Climate Resilient Cities

In the condensed urban area it can be a challenge to manage urban green infrastructure. This research develops design knowledge for integrating multiple ecosystem services of small and interstitial informal green spaces (IGS) in the condensed urban area.

Project

Are urban canals ready for multifunctional use by 2040?

Climate Resilient Cities

Urban canals are used for many human use functions like recreation, transportation, thermal energy extraction (aquatherm

News

Climate Adaptation Strategy Amsterdam

Climate Resilient Cities

Heavier rainfall and storms, higher temperatures, rising sea levels, drought and other climate change consequences all present challenges to the quality of city life. To create a healthy and livable city, Amsterdam launched a Climate Adaptation Strategy.

Project

Are urban canals ready for multifunctional use by 2040?

Climate Resilient Cities

Urban canals are used for many human use functions like recreation, transportation, thermal energy extraction (aquatherm

News

Climate Adaptation Strategy Amsterdam

Climate Resilient Cities

Heavier rainfall and storms, higher temperatures, rising sea levels, drought and other climate change consequences all present challenges to the quality of city life. To create a healthy and livable city, Amsterdam launched a Climate Adaptation Strategy.

Project

Red&Blue

Climate Resilient Cities

Existing and new real estate and infrastructure have to be managed and adapted to take into account the dangers posed by climate change. However, the systems that oversee how cities’ built structures manage climate-related risks are not well understood.

Project

Red&Blue

Climate Resilient Cities

Existing and new real estate and infrastructure have to be managed and adapted to take into account the dangers posed by climate change. However, the systems that oversee how cities’ built structures manage climate-related risks are not well understood.

Project

Red&Blue

Climate Resilient Cities

Existing and new real estate and infrastructure have to be managed and adapted to take into account the dangers posed by climate change. However, the systems that oversee how cities’ built structures manage climate-related risks are not well understood.

Project

Red&Blue

Climate Resilient Cities

Existing and new real estate and infrastructure have to be managed and adapted to take into account the dangers posed by climate change. However, the systems that oversee how cities’ built structures manage climate-related risks are not well understood.

News

AC systems can warm up the city

Climate Resilient Cities

Air conditioning systems cool indoor temperatures. However, they can also contribute to warming up city temperatures.

News

AC systems can warm up the city

Climate Resilient Cities

Air conditioning systems cool indoor temperatures. However, they can also contribute to warming up city temperatures.

Project

AquaConnect Demonstrator

Climate Resilient Cities

Amsterdam intends to prepare for future droughts periods by accessing new urban water sources for greenery functions. This project investigates the possibility of accessing water harvesting in urban sewage systems.

Project

AquaConnect Demonstrator

Climate Resilient Cities

Amsterdam intends to prepare for future droughts periods by accessing new urban water sources for greenery functions. This project investigates the possibility of accessing water harvesting in urban sewage systems.

Project

The Green Health Check

Climate Resilient Cities

Urban green offers many benefits beyond aesthetic and general recreational pleasure. A model to better guide urban actors - backed by research - was developed to understand the relationship between urban green environment and aspects of human health.

Project

The Green Health Check

Climate Resilient Cities

Urban green offers many benefits beyond aesthetic and general recreational pleasure. A model to better guide urban actors - backed by research - was developed to understand the relationship between urban green environment and aspects of human health.

Project

The Green Health Check

Climate Resilient Cities

Urban green offers many benefits beyond aesthetic and general recreational pleasure. A model to better guide urban actors - backed by research - was developed to understand the relationship between urban green environment and aspects of human health.

Project

The Green Health Check

Climate Resilient Cities

Urban green offers many benefits beyond aesthetic and general recreational pleasure. A model to better guide urban actors - backed by research - was developed to understand the relationship between urban green environment and aspects of human health.

News

Innovation to make A'dam climate-proof

Climate Resilient Cities

Over the next four years, Amsterdam will be allocating 15 to 20 million euros from its urban maintenance budget for new, smart projects in the field of climate adaptation in public space and urban green.

Project

Urban Bridge and Quay Wall Innovations

Climate Resilient Cities

Urban Bridge and Quay Wall Innovations

News

Innovation to make A'dam climate-proof

Climate Resilient Cities

Over the next four years, Amsterdam will be allocating 15 to 20 million euros from its urban maintenance budget for new, smart projects in the field of climate adaptation in public space and urban green.

Project

Urban Bridge and Quay Wall Innovations

Climate Resilient Cities

Urban Bridge and Quay Wall Innovations

Project

AAMS - Weather monitoring in cities

Climate Resilient Cities

The weather in cities is crucial for the environmental quality and livability. The Amsterdam Atmospheric Monitoring Supersite (AAMS), a network that consists of 30 weather stations, maps the weather in Amsterdam over the long term.

Project

AAMS - Weather monitoring in cities

Climate Resilient Cities

The weather in cities is crucial for the environmental quality and livability. The Amsterdam Atmospheric Monitoring Supersite (AAMS), a network that consists of 30 weather stations, maps the weather in Amsterdam over the long term.

Project

AAMS - Weather monitoring in cities

Climate Resilient Cities

The weather in cities is crucial for the environmental quality and livability. The Amsterdam Atmospheric Monitoring Supersite (AAMS), a network that consists of 30 weather stations, maps the weather in Amsterdam over the long term.

Project

AAMS - Weather monitoring in cities

Climate Resilient Cities

The weather in cities is crucial for the environmental quality and livability. The Amsterdam Atmospheric Monitoring Supersite (AAMS), a network that consists of 30 weather stations, maps the weather in Amsterdam over the long term.

Project

REALCOOL

Climate Resilient Cities

Surging heat levels in the city prompted Amsterdam’s decision makers and research talent further to look for climate proofing solutions. Research hand in hand with design presented prototypes using water to cool the city.

Project

REALCOOL

Climate Resilient Cities

Surging heat levels in the city prompted Amsterdam’s decision makers and research talent further to look for climate proofing solutions. Research hand in hand with design presented prototypes using water to cool the city.

Event

TERRAenVISION

Climate Resilient Cities

27th of June - 1st of July 2022

What solutions help transition towards a society that stays within planetary boundaries? TERRAenVISION promotes the exch

Event

TERRAenVISION

Climate Resilient Cities

27th of June - 1st of July 2022

What solutions help transition towards a society that stays within planetary boundaries? TERRAenVISION promotes the exch

Project

Healthy Urban Route Planner

Climate Resilient Cities

Quickest route, shortest route, route with the least traffic… Contemporary route planners offer people an array of route choices for getting from A to B. But with pollution rates varying from street to street, what about the most healthy route?

Project

Healthy Urban Route Planner

Climate Resilient Cities

Quickest route, shortest route, route with the least traffic… Contemporary route planners offer people an array of route choices for getting from A to B. But with pollution rates varying from street to street, what about the most healthy route?

Project

Healthy Urban Route Planner

Climate Resilient Cities

Quickest route, shortest route, route with the least traffic… Contemporary route planners offer people an array of route choices for getting from A to B. But with pollution rates varying from street to street, what about the most healthy route?

Project

Healthy Urban Route Planner

Climate Resilient Cities

Quickest route, shortest route, route with the least traffic… Contemporary route planners offer people an array of route choices for getting from A to B. But with pollution rates varying from street to street, what about the most healthy route?

News

A map to find your cool during heatwaves

Climate Resilient Cities

Where to cool off in the city when temperatures are rising? Together with the City of Amsterdam, Witteveen+Bos, and CLEVERºFRANKE an online map is created for Amsterdammers to discover places in their neighborhoods to 'chill out'.

Event

Urban Climate Living Lab

Climate Resilient Cities

18 June

Climate change and increased urbanization are the main causes of rising temperatures in the city. In a number of workshops you will find out what are the bottlenecks and how to ensure a pleasant living environment.

News

A map to find your cool during heatwaves

Climate Resilient Cities

Where to cool off in the city when temperatures are rising? Together with the City of Amsterdam, Witteveen+Bos, and CLEVERºFRANKE an online map is created for Amsterdammers to discover places in their neighborhoods to 'chill out'.

Event

Urban Climate Living Lab

Climate Resilient Cities

18 June

Climate change and increased urbanization are the main causes of rising temperatures in the city. In a number of workshops you will find out what are the bottlenecks and how to ensure a pleasant living environment.

Project

Urban AirQ

Climate Resilient Cities

Filling in the blind spots of urban air quality in Amsterdam, together with citizens.

Project

Urban AirQ

Climate Resilient Cities

Filling in the blind spots of urban air quality in Amsterdam, together with citizens.

Project

Urban AirQ

Climate Resilient Cities

Filling in the blind spots of urban air quality in Amsterdam, together with citizens.

Project

Urban AirQ

Climate Resilient Cities

Filling in the blind spots of urban air quality in Amsterdam, together with citizens.

Project

The Clean Water Experiment

Climate Resilient Cities

One quarter of Amsterdam’s surface is covered by water and Amsterdammers enjoy it during summer months in various ways. In the summer of 2018, citizens as scientists measured the water quality and created a joint map for future use.

Project

The Clean Water Experiment

Climate Resilient Cities

One quarter of Amsterdam’s surface is covered by water and Amsterdammers enjoy it during summer months in various ways. In the summer of 2018, citizens as scientists measured the water quality and created a joint map for future use.

Project

Future-proof Living Environment

Climate Resilient Cities

AMS Institute collaborates with 27 partners on emission-free, circular, and climate-proof solutions for societal challenges in the infrastructure sector.

Project

Future-proof Living Environment

Climate Resilient Cities

AMS Institute collaborates with 27 partners on emission-free, circular, and climate-proof solutions for societal challenges in the infrastructure sector.

News

100 years of Dutch summers

Climate Resilient Cities

Summer returned to the Netherlands. Time for some summer reflections of 1901 – 2020, our data science team thought.

News

100 years of Dutch summers

Climate Resilient Cities

Summer returned to the Netherlands. Time for some summer reflections of 1901 – 2020, our data science team thought.

News

100 years of Dutch summers

Climate Resilient Cities

Summer returned to the Netherlands. Time for some summer reflections of 1901 – 2020, our data science team thought.

News

100 years of Dutch summers

Climate Resilient Cities

Summer returned to the Netherlands. Time for some summer reflections of 1901 – 2020, our data science team thought.

Project

Designing informal green spaces

Climate Resilient Cities

In the condensed urban area it can be a challenge to manage urban green infrastructure. This research develops design knowledge for integrating multiple ecosystem services of small and interstitial informal green spaces (IGS) in the condensed urban area.

Project

Join an Amsterdam experiment: I-CHANGE

Climate Resilient Cities

With WUR, we monitor indoor and outdoor atmospheric parameters that influence citizen’s health, like urban thermal comfo

Project

Designing informal green spaces

Climate Resilient Cities

In the condensed urban area it can be a challenge to manage urban green infrastructure. This research develops design knowledge for integrating multiple ecosystem services of small and interstitial informal green spaces (IGS) in the condensed urban area.

Project

Join an Amsterdam experiment: I-CHANGE

Climate Resilient Cities

With WUR, we monitor indoor and outdoor atmospheric parameters that influence citizen’s health, like urban thermal comfo

News

Weather balloons measure urban heat

Climate Resilient Cities

To better understand the city's climate, we will be launching weather balloons every 2 hours during the 24 hours that fo

News

Weather balloons measure urban heat

Climate Resilient Cities

To better understand the city's climate, we will be launching weather balloons every 2 hours during the 24 hours that fo

News

Weather balloons measure urban heat

Climate Resilient Cities

To better understand the city's climate, we will be launching weather balloons every 2 hours during the 24 hours that fo

News

Weather balloons measure urban heat

Climate Resilient Cities

To better understand the city's climate, we will be launching weather balloons every 2 hours during the 24 hours that fo

Event

Webinar | Heat & Water systems

Climate Resilient Cities

Tuesday April 6 | 10:00 AM CET

Join Witteveen+Bos webinar series 'Robust Water Systems' - April 6 is about 'Heat and the water system', featuring among

Event

Webinar | Heat & Water systems

Climate Resilient Cities

Tuesday April 6 | 10:00 AM CET

Join Witteveen+Bos webinar series 'Robust Water Systems' - April 6 is about 'Heat and the water system', featuring among