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Retrospective: What is the social impact of climate policy?
What social impact does climate policy have, for example, on health services, access to basic services and culture? That is the central question at two meetings called ‘social impact analysis’ that the KIN is organizing in April at the KNAW. During the sessions, experts from science and practice will jointly examine the possible social impact of climate policy on the 15 tasks of the National Adaptation Strategy (NAS’26) identified by the Ministry of I&W. Read a review of the first meeting on April 3 at the KNAW here.
NECTR: New national expertise centre joins forces for a transdisciplinary approach to social challenges
After months of preparation, NECTR was officially (and festively) launched on 3 April 2025 during the EWUU Community Day. The KIN is one of the initiators of NECTR, the Dutch Expertise Centre for Transdisciplinary Work. Twelve leading Dutch organisations have joined forces in NECTR. NECTR aims to become the centre for knowledge sharing, collaboration and anchoring transdisciplinary work in the Netherlands.
Recap of spring meeting ACT Work programme: Working together, deciding together
On Wednesday 26 March, stakeholders involved in the KIN ACT Work Programme – Accelerating Just Climate Transitions in Urban Regions met in the council chamber of the Municipality of Eindhoven. The agenda included sharing the interim results of ACT, presentations of Eindhoven neighbourhood initiatives, the theme ‘Healthy Climate Transition’ and a working session aimed at defining end products for the different target groups within the research projects.
KIN Pact strengthened with 10 transdisciplinary networks through Pact Network Grant
The KIN Pact was strengthened last month by 10 transdisciplinary networks. These networks were awarded their proposal for the KIN Pact Network Grant at the end of March. At the KIN, we are very happy with the strengthening and diversity of organisations and knowledge institutions that will jointly work on (climate) transition issues and/or projects as working groups within KIN Pact. A number of networks were already active as working groups within the Pact.
Recap final Make-aton National Adaptation Strategy (NAS ’26): A day full of valuable interaction
On Thursday March 20, the final Make-aton took place as part of the National Climate Adaptation Strategy (NAS ’26) at Kanaal30 in Utrecht. More than 100 participants from the worlds of science, practice and policy dove into the previously developed adaptation pathways for the challenges of water quality, agriculture, nature, Seveso establishments, new construction, climate-proof housing, health and working landscapes. These adaptation paths serve as input for the NAS and can be seen as a visualization of various (policy) measures over time that could potentially be used to make the Netherlands climate-proof.
THRIVE Purpose Accelerator programme delivers framework and new ‘knowledge brokers’
The harvest of the THRIVE x KIN Purpose Accelerator program? A practical selection framework for KIN and new ‘knowledge brokers’. An exciting moment for the 7 researchers of the THRIVE X KIN Purpose Accelerator last December. Because during a final presentation at the THRIVE Institute, this group shared their conclusions and recommendations for 12 different pilot projects in the field of climate interventions and system change.
The second round of Make-atons is on!
On 22 January, the KIN organised another Make-aton for the revision of the National Climate Adaptation Strategy (NAS ‘26) in cooperation with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management (IenW) as coordinating ministry. By doing so, we want to make joint steps in the development of adaptation pathways, the visualisation of different (policy) measures over time, as input for the NAS.
Dutch Climate Research Initiative (KIN) enriched with climate scientist Caroline Katsman as scientific figurehead
Professor of Oceans & Climate Prof. Dr. Caroline Katsman has been appointed December 15, 2024 as scientific figurehead of the Dutch Climate Research Initiative (KIN). As an internationally respected climate scientist, Caroline Katsman brings with her a large network and broad experience in applying knowledge from physical climate science to pressing societal issues.
Workshop Series: What Is Climate Justice and How Can It Be Applied?
In November and December, the KIN ACT work programme organised a series of workshops on climate justice at local, national, and international levels. For KIN and many of its partners, just climate transitions are a key principle underlying all projects and activities. The aim of the workshops was to collaboratively develop a working definition of climate justice based on cases brought forward by participants and to identify how this concept can be practically applied.
Open now: Call for Network Grant for Transdisciplinary Networks
The KIN has launched a new network subsidy this month to promote the formation of transdisciplinary networks aimed at accelerating climate transitions. The Pact Network Subsidy can now be applied for by networks consisting of at least one knowledge institution and at least two societal partners, with the main applicant being affiliated with KIN Pact. Applications will be assessed based on the extent to which the plan aligns with KIN’s objectives and the effectiveness of the proposed plan.
Looking forward: what lies ahead in the coming period?
The first year of KIN is behind us, and what a year it has been! Our ambition for the coming year is clear: to scale up further, make a greater impact, and collaborate towards a sustainable future. In our first anniversary magazine (English version coming soon), we look back at everything we have achieved so far. It is inspiring to see how much has already been set in motion. Yet, we feel that we are only at the beginning of what we aim to accomplish. Read below to find out what lies ahead in the coming period: We look to the future with confidence and see the coming year as an opportunity to take even bigger steps. Would you like to learn more about our first year and our plans for the future? Then read our first birthday magazine.
An evaluation of KIN through the eyes of seven key figures
KIN was founded thanks to the dedication of a number of driven scientists, administrators, and advisors. We spoke with seven key figures who have been involved with KIN from the start. In this interview, they share their reflections on the launch of KIN, its growth, the current state of affairs, and their hopes for the future of KIN.
