At the Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS), our colleagues occasionally share their field-informed insights via external media, blending academic expertise with applied urban solutions across education, advisory services, and research. These contributions enhance visibility around sustainable cities, housing policy, and urban resilience.
Where can you find our urban development experts?
IHS has been featured in a range of platforms, including:
- Industry online platforms
- Research and policy publications
- Professional networks
Media appearances (most recent first)
| Who? | What? | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| David Dodman | How the worldview on informal settlements and slums shifted from ‘elimination’ to ‘transformation’ | World Urban Forum 13, May 2026 |
| Beatriz Calzada Olvera and Paula Nagler | Governing the data-driven city: between innovation and inclusion | Cities Today (March 2026) |
| Qian Ke | Why we need a transdisciplinary approach to address water-related challenges | Cities Today (March 2026) |
| Jan Fransen & Vera Safronova | Showcasing the PRABRIDDHI project as one of the most successful projects of Bangladesh's government | Planning Department of the Government of Bangladesh newsletter (February 2026) |
| David Dodman | What Does Water Have to do with Livable Cities? | ADB Water (January 2026) |
| Maartje van Eerd | Inception meeting of FLASH project launched at University of Barishal to promote climate-resilient and smart livelihoods | Publician Today (November 2025) |
| David Dodman | Who Pays For Climate Adaptation? | Business.Scoop (October 2025) |
| David Dodman | Extreme heat: The rising ‘silent killer’ set to strike cities the hardest | The Press, NZ (October 2025) |
| Alexander Los | From air quality to liveability | Convergence (June 2025) |
| Ore Fika | Why land matters in the fight for affordable housing | Cities Today (March 2025) |
| Somesh Sharma | Contribution to 5th IAM Newsletter | United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (March 2025) |
| Pamela Duran Diaz | Harnessing community voices: The power of participatory urban planning | Cities Today (November 2024) |
| Charmae Pyl Wissink-Nercua | Nature-based solutions: An underutilised ally to urban resilience | Cities Today (December 2023) |
| Peter Scholten | Closer Cities Academic Seminar: Understanding and Stimulating Knowledge Sharing | Closer Cities (June 2023) |
| David Dodman | Urbanising the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change | International Institute for Environment and Development (May 2023) |
| Maartje van Eerd | European Cities can also learn from the Global South | Erasmus University Rotterdam (February 2023) |
| Elena Marie Ensenado | Nature-based solutions: An underutilised ally to urban resilience | Cities Today (February 2023) |
| Lasse Gerrits | Navigating the opportunities and challenges of smart city technology | Cities Today (January 2023) |
Press & media inquiries
We welcome collaboration with journalists, editors, and producers who are looking for:
- Insights from urban development education
- Perspectives drawn from IHS advisory work
- Expert commentary on applied urban research
- Analysis of sustainable cities, housing policy, and urban resilience
Contact for press and media requests:
Email: web@ihs.nl
When reaching out, please include:
- Your name and media outlet
- Topic or angle of your story
- Interview format and deadline