A film and two objects that illustrate the story of a person in the Netherlands adapting to climate change
Living with water instead of against water
The Netherlands is facing big challenges due to climate change. One of the more nature-centered and exciting solutions to these problems would be to allow more water in Dutch landscapes. However, this is in direct conflict with the dutch narrative concerning water. The Dutch have been fighting water for as long as the Netherlands existed. In fact, fighting water became quite a big part of the Dutch national identity. Within Dutch culture sayings like âGod created the earth except for the Netherlands itâs made by the Dutchâ are not uncommon. However shifting towards Living with, in and around water will also be a good thing. âNat Landâ tries to shift from climate anxiety to enthusiasm towards the future, by using humor and light provocation