Accelerating transitions together
for a climate-resilient future
The transition to a climate-resilient, just future is waiting on a breakthrough. We’re not moving fast enough. Together, researchers, policymakers, and climate workers can make a difference. To do so, knowledge needs to flow freely. From science to practice and vice versa. The Dutch Climate Research Initiative (KIN) breaks down existing barriers and encourages collaboration. This way, we can accelerate the climate transition together. To make your work matter even more.
What are you looking for?
Collaboration
As a researcher, policy officer, or climate professional, join our KIN Pact community. In the KIN Pact, you’ll collaborate with researchers and professionals in working groups on your climate and transition goals.
Knowledge development
Knowledge from science and practice reinforce each other in national and global programmes and projects in which scientists and practioners work jointly on just climate transitions.
Financing
Discover our new grant programs designed to stimulate and support transition-oriented initiatives, networks, and action-oriented research.
Latest news
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The Pact Do-It-Together Day: creating the conditions for transitions
On Tuesday 11 November, members of the KIN Pact came together for a special and intensive Do-It-Together Day. This was more than a day of sharing updates or exchanging knowledge: participants deliberately stepped out of their usual work mode to practise a different way of looking, listening, and collaborating. The aim was to strengthen and…
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Submit your application for the ‘Sustainable Science Fund’ or ‘Transformative Practices and Processes’
The KIN has opened two new subsidy rounds: the call “Sustainable Science Fund”, in collaboration with NWO, and “Transformative Practices and Processes for Climate Transitions”. Applications for both subsidies can be submitted until Tuesday 27 January 2026 (14:00:00 CET). Sustainable Science Fund With the new “Sustainable Science Fund”, NWO and KIN aim to promote sustainability…
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Just launched: Impossible Projects – the Podcast
The Impossible Projects podcast series invites you into an ongoing conversation about the future of research funding and how we can fund what truly matters. Building on an open call for Impossible Project Ideas, the series explores the limits of today’s funding system and 5 bold ideas that point beyond it. Join us as we…
What is the Dutch Climate Research Initiative (KIN)?
The Dutch Climate Research Initiative (KIN) is an organisation that broadens, deepens and unlocks knowledge for just transitions to a climate-neutral and climate-resilient society. Climate change affects everyone. Systemic change is needed to build a liveable future for coming generations. We enable social partners to realise these systemic changes. KIN is part of the Dutch Research Council (NWO).
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