The causes and consequences of climate change are well researched and documented, and the reports of the IPCC have an almost undisputed reputation among scientists and can generally be considered knowledge with a high level of consensus. Yet, knowing what to expect from this changing climate—and how societies and individuals can adapt—is not straightforward, due to the complexity and context-specific nature of the impacts of climate change. This theme addresses this challenge by examining climate adaptation interfaces that enable people to explore possible futures and strategies for living with a changing climate, such as Overstroom Ik? or Probable Futures. Such interfaces have the potential to be used by communicators, scientists, and policymakers to dynamically model and communicate complex climate science. 

This theme tackles two central challenges:  

1. Addressing knowledge gaps: Climate adaptation research is characterized by complex interactions between knowledge, scenarios, public perceptions, and behaviour. Interfaces have the potential to raise awareness of how knowledge is combined with political desires and strategic policy choices in citizens, policymakers, and scientists. This theme seeks to develop dynamic ways to model and communicate these interactions to promote public engagement and decision-making. 

2. Consequences of climate change: Questions of climate justice, such as the unequal distribution of the costs, risks and harm of climate adaptation, and issues concerning the prospects of possible climate migration remain unanswered. This theme examines how interfaces can help address the many uncertainties and inequities associated with climate futures.