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The transition to a climate-resilient, just future is waiting for a breakthrough. We’re not moving fast enough. Researchers, policymakers and climate activists can make a difference together. To achieve this, knowledge needs to flow more freely – from science to practice, and vice versa. The Dutch Climate Research Initiative (KIN) breaks down existing barriers and fosters collaboration. So that together we can accelerate progress, and your work makes an even greater impact.
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Three years of KIN. Three leaders. One mission: to drive and embed the climate transition.
Last Sunday, November 1, 2026, the Netherlands Climate Research Initiative (KIN)...
Report examines the environmental and social aspects of large-scale carbon dioxide removal
There is a strong national and international focus on large-scale carbon dioxide...
New report guides science sector in becoming more sustainable
From research institutes, colleges and universities to university medical...
Climate knowledge seeks policy maker
How can we make scientific knowledge more accessible to policymakers?
This...
Pick up the phone and call our Hotline for Intangible Impact
When KIN funds projects, supports workshops, events or KIN Pact activities, it...
New opportunity for Caribbean climate transition networks
Express your interest in the KIN Network Funding Caribbean!
Are you working...
Call for stakeholders to contribute to a Dutch version of the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities
On 29 May 2026, the KIN organised a second expert consultation at the KNMI in De...
Documentary ‘Re-rooting: Indigenous perspectives on just transitions’ is now available online!
‘Re-rooting: Indigenous perspectives on just transitions’ is now available...
“We need to go to relationship therapy with water”
Over the centuries, our relationship with water has gone completely off the...
How can our economy contribute to well-being and a liveable planet? 25 projects are shaping the economic transition with the ‘Knowledge-in-Action’ grant
What does an economy look like that is not purely focused on growth, but also...
‘Impossible Projects’ workshop: researchers and funders taking on each other’s roles
On May 18, during the SIA conference ‘Research and Creative Practice’ at the...
Apply now: ‘Transition towards Planetary Health’ Knowledge-in-Action grant
With this call for proposals, KIN invites you to explore, through co-creation...
Crutzen workshop ‘Towards a Just Water Transition Mozambique’ in Maputo
We have our eyes closed. 50 people in a circle. Outside. A breeze flows through...
Planetary Health: a radical transition towards new ways of thinking and acting
Making a radical transition towards Planetary Health as a new way of thinking...
Green Science Festival: fresh energy for greener research
On 28 May, Green Labs NL and NWO brought together a vibrant and diverse...
Apply now: New round, new opportunities for (transdisciplinary) networks with the Pact Network Grant
From 22 June 2026, you will be able to apply for the 2026 Pact Network Grant...
Apply now: Knowledge-in-Action grant: ‘Watertransition Twente: Toward a More Resilient Water System’
This call for proposals invites you to help strengthen the Twente region’s...
Workshop on responsible carbon removal
Can large-scale carbon dioxide removal (CDR) be deployed in a responsible and...
Matthea de Jong has joined KIN as a Fellow in Transformative Imagination
Matthea de Jong joined KIN last month as a Fellow in Transformative Imagination...
KIN makes a significant contribution to the National Climate Adaptation Strategy (NAS’26) with an innovative approach
Last Friday, the National Climate Adaptation Strategy 2026 (NAS’26) was...
Water Transition Twente: system choices and regional capacity
On 21 April, more than 60 people, each with a role within the regional water...
Funding awarded to 40 projects from calls under the ‘Science in Transition’ programme
We are happy to announce that 20 projects will receive funding from the...
The members of the Strategy and Advisory Board have been announced
On Friday, March 1st, 2024, the first meeting of the Pact Strategy and Advisory...
Retrospective on the 4th KIN ACT Consortium Day in Rotterdam
On Wednesday, April 15, the 4th KIN ACT Consortium Day took place at Het Gemaal...
Film screening Indigenous Perspectives: a memorable afternoon
On Friday 10 April, a screening took place of the documentary ‘Indigenous...
New Climate Justice Handbook offers practical guidance for anyone working on climate transitions
Utrecht – The Climate Justice Handbook, developed as part of the ACT work...
Kick-off projects Knowledge-in-Action programme Collective Water Management East Brabant
The KIN runs various Knowledge in Action programmes. These programmes are...
Expert meeting Planetary Health
‘Now is the time to radically change course towards Planetary Health!’ This was...
Kick-off KIN Hub pilot 2026: building a learning network for transition
At the end of last year, KIN launched a tender process inviting knowledge...
Apply now for the Knowledge in Action grant Economic transition: the costs and benefits of doing (nothing)
This new Knowledge in Action grant from KIN encourages collaboration between...
KIN Creatives Network: the importance of art in the climate crisis
Since its inception, KIN has recognised the importance of imagination...
Impossible Projects: what if we redesign the way we finance?
What do we consider to be “impossible” ideas or projects to finance within...
Expert meeting Planetary Health
‘Now is the time to radically change course towards Planetary Health!’. This was...
KIN Statement: Fair climate policy for the Caribbean Netherlands
Last week, the court ruled that the Dutch state is not doing enough to protect...
Sensory journey lets workshop participants experience the new economy
The Sensory Journey is designed by KIN Artist-in-Residence Sissel Marie Tonn...
Crutzen workshop The cost of (In)Action: open, curious and action-oriented
Sometimes you don’t need a traditional conference programme, but rather time...
KIN launches pilot with KIN Hubs: regional accelerators for fair climate transitions
The Klimaatonderzoek Initiatief Nederland (KIN) is taking an important step to...
Help mee om de kennisagenda voor klimaatadaptatie op Bonaire op te stellen!
Ken je lopende en toekomstige onderzoeksprojecten die kennis kunnen bijdragen...
Meet KIN’s first Artist in Residence: Sissel Marie Tonn
We are delighted to share that, since the end of November, Sissel Marie Tonn has...
Meeting marking 10 years of the Paris Agreement
On 12 December, six knowledge institutions (WKR, PBL, NKP, Deltares, Rli, KIN)...
Global Transitions Mozambique begins with an in-depth look at the water sector
Following an initial visit in May 2025, the first Global Transitions project in...
15 applications for first Knowledge-in-Action Grant “Collective Water Management East Brabant” granted
Last week, it was announced that all 15 applications for the first KIN Knowledge...
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...
Practice-oriented ACT consortium meeting in Nijmegen
How can cities accelerate their climate transition in a way that is fair to all...
Call for expressions of interest for KIN Hubs pilot project: regional drivers for fair climate transitions
The KIN intends to issue this call for expressions of interest and invites...
Just launched: Impossible Projects – the Podcast
The Impossible Projects podcast series invites you into an ongoing conversation...
KIN turns 2: a (festive) look back
On 1 November, KIN celebrated its second anniversary! We would like to take a...
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”...
Stefan Kuks leaves KIN Pact Strategy and Advisory Council (SAR)
As of 18 July 2025, Stefan Kuks has left the Strategy and Advisory Council (SAR)...
The 5 selected ideas for the Impossible Projects experimental open call
We are delighted to share that a final selection of five Ideas for our...
Brand new Knowledge-in-Action Grant aims to bring science and practice together for Collective Water Management
Starting today, applications can be submitted for the brand-new KIN Knowledge-in...
Interviews: In conversation with the builders of a future-proof Netherlands
The KIN network is bursting with people who are working hard all year round to...
Warning: This is not a typical open call!
The call for Impossible Project Ideas aims to collect ‘unfundable gems’. We want...
Warning: This is not a typical open call!
The call for Impossible Project Ideas aims to collect ‘unfundable gems’. We want...
2nd KIN Crutzen Workshop: Enabling the transition to collective water management in East Brabant
We will be faced with enormous amounts of water and extreme drought. Whereas...
Webinar on the potential of rapid evidence synthesis for climate action on June 26
On 26 June, Science Europe and partners, including KIN, are organising a webinar...
9 new networks strengthen the KIN Pact community
Last month, the second round of applications for the KIN Pact Network grant was...
De 5 geselecteerde ideeën voor de Impossible Projects experimentele open call
Groot nieuws: de definitieve selectie van vijf ideeën voor onze experimentele...
KIN onderdeel publicatie Rathenau Instituut: “Vier pioniers voor klimaatonderzoek in actie”
Vier intermediaire organisaties die de klimaattransitie stimuleren, werken in de...
Retrospective: What is the social impact of climate policy (II)
What is the social impact of climate policy, for example on health services...
The Cost of Doing Nothing: an exploration of how to make the financial consequences of climate change more visible
We often talk about the cost of climate policy. But what are actually the costs...
KIN Global Transitions: first working visit to Mozambique
As part of the Global Transitions programme, a delegation from the KIN team paid...
Retrospective: What is the social impact of climate policy?
What social impact does climate policy have, for example, on health services...
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...
Recap of spring meeting ACT Work programme: Working together, deciding together
On Wednesday 26 March, stakeholders involved in the KIN ACT Work Programme –...
KIN Pact strengthened with 10 transdisciplinary networks through Pact Network Grant
The KIN Pact was strengthened last month by 10 transdisciplinary networks. These...
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...
Dien je aanvraag in voor het nieuwe ophaalmoment van de KIN Pact Netwerksubsidie
De deadline voor het tweede ophaalmoment van de eind vorig jaar gelanceerde KIN...
THRIVE Purpose Accelerator programme delivers framework and new ‘knowledge brokers’
The harvest of the THRIVE x KIN Purpose Accelerator program? A practical...
The second round of Make-atons is on!
On 22 January, the KIN organised another Make-aton for the revision of the...
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...
Terugblik op het Transitie Atelier: Verduurzaming van de Wetenschap
Op 11 december is Transitie Atelier Verduurzaming van de Wetenschap van start...
Open now: Call for Network Grant for Transdisciplinary Networks
The KIN has launched a new network subsidy this month to promote the formation...
An evaluation of KIN through the eyes of seven key figures
KIN was founded thanks to the dedication of a number of driven scientists...
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...
KIN from its founding to now
With great pride and gratitude, we look back on the first year of the Dutch...
Reactie KIN op het ontwerp klimaatplan 2025-2035
Als vertegenwoordiger van een brede beweging van maatschappelijke partijen denkt...
Insights from the IPCC Expert Consultation
On November 8, a diverse group of (practical) experts engaged in discussions...
Meet the PhD candidates from the THRIVE Purpose Accelerator programme
On 8 May, the THRIVE Purpose Accelerator programme was launched – an initiative...
Kick-off ACT Programme: From Urban Challenges to Concrete Action
The Impossible Projects podcast series invites you into an ongoing conversation...
(Practical) experts gather around the table during IPCC consultation at the KNMI
On November 8, a diverse group of (practical) experts engaged in discussions...
Press release: Innovative research in the Dutch Climate Research Initiative’s inaugural programme promises to accelerate system transitions.
The Dutch Climate Research Initiative (KIN), established by NWO and KNAW, has...
Interview Martijn: “We now have much greater knowledge of systems thinking, the landscape of climate knowledge, practical methods and collaborations”
Martijn Bart has been involved with KIN since 2022, initially in a supporting...
Interview Jan: “KIN is in a unique position to generate real impact”
Jan de Boer has been involved with KIN from the very beginning and has played an...
Interview Gerard en Linda: “Het KIN is succesvol van start gegaan, maar leert nog elke dag”
Gerard van der Steenhoven en Linda Steg spelen beiden een belangrijke rol binnen...
Interviews: Reflections on One Year of KIN Through the Eyes of Seven Key Figures
KIN was established through the dedication of a group of passionate scientists...
KIN Anniversary Magazine: Celebrating One Year of KIN Today!
Hooray, KIN Turns One! On 1 November 2024, KIN celebrates its first anniversary...
Looking Back at the Third Make-aton: Perspectives from the Core Team and Challenge Leaders
The third and final Make-aton of this year has taken place, and this time we...
Looking Back at the Third Make-aton: Connections and Cross-Pollination for a Climate-Resilient Netherlands
On 17 October, experts, policymakers, and scientists gathered for the third and...
The Make-atons through the eyes of IenW project leader Chantal Oudkerk Pool
In less than a month, it will already be time for the third and final Make-aton...
Derk Loorbach Joins KIN as Scientific Lead
It’s been a long wait, but it was worth it: we’ve welcomed the scientific lead...
From complexity to success: a recap of the THRIVE Purpose Accelerator so far
Time flies when you’re having fun! Having started in May, we are now halfway...
What’s in the first advice from the strategy and advisory council?
Earlier this month, the Strategy and Advisory Council (SAR) of the KIN Pact...
Lorentz Centre result: winner announced for the first Sustainability Challenge workshop in February 2025
After weeks of reviewing proposals, the moment has arrived: the proposal ‘Human...
Reflection on the second Make-aton: pitches, post-its & chips
On June 26th, around seventy enthusiastic policymakers, scientists, and advisors...
Our new steering group’s first meeting at the NWO office in Utrecht!
On 22 April 2024, we celebrated a significant moment: our new steering group...
Review of the 1st Make-aton NAS: Climate adaptation in the Netherlands: pioneering the path to resilience
In the Netherlands, we face an immense challenge: how can we make our country...
IPCC: putting our heads together against climate change
Martijn Bart has been involved with KIN since 2022, initially in a supporting...
Round table on climate change and system transitions in the context of research collaboration between Mozambique and The Netherlands
Early May, KIN invited Dutch and Mozambican researchers and practise experts to...
The coalition agreement will not accelerate system changes.
The reactions to the coalition agreement are coming in thick and fast; joy...
KIN Pact officially launched on April 18th
With a festive launch event at the Museon-Omniversum in The Hague, the Dutch...
Whitepaper Addressing Societal Challenges through More Effective Innovation Instruments
In a recently released whitepaper, experts from various knowledge organizations...
‘Ofcourse, I would much rather see, that KIN is no longer needed in ten years.’
He has been officially appointed as the director of the Climate Research...
Report on the First KIN Crutzen Workshop is Live: An (Academic) Reflection on the Crutzen Workshop
Today, we proudly present the Report on the first KIN Crutzen Workshop about the...
KIN as a flotilla, football team, or motor rally?
What is the connection between productive forest walks, colored post-its with...
De 3 hoofdpunten en 2 volgende stappen van het NWO NERA Energy Symposium
Kennisdeling als centraal thema, samen optrekken als uitgangspunt en veel...
Workshop Follow-up Session on Crutzen Workshop
January 16 was a remarkable day, during which a group of champions who stood up...
KIN Consultation meeting, feeding into IPCC’s Special Report on Climate Change and Cities
This April, the IPCC working group 2 (Impact, Adaptation and Vulnerability) will...
How Was the Preparation of the WKR Report?
Last Friday, the Scientific Climate Council (WKR) presented its first advice...
Vertrouwen op de wijsheid van de groep
‘Wij zijn allemaal het KIN’. Dat was een uitspraak van een van de deelnemers aan...
Het klimaat is alle hens aan dek
Of hij een rapport wilde schrijven over klimaatkennis voor de lange termijn? Het...
In de Crutzenworkshop aan de slag met klimaatrechtvaardigheid
Het KIN wil op een nieuwe manier kennis en innovatie stimuleren. Dat is nodig om...
Versneld klimaatverandering te lijf
‘Onderzoek naar de risico’s van mondiale milieuverandering voor onze gezondheid...
Klimaatrechtvaardigheid als basis: ‘Je moet het licht laten schijnen op de hele keten.’
Het is geen hogere wiskunde, klimaatrechtvaardigheid meenemen in je...
Nu versnellen – anders is Parijs snel buiten beeld
Het ene na het andere rapport over het klimaat verscheen in de Afgelopen periode...
Waarmee bereik je de grootste impact?
Sinds januari boden we de mogelijkheid voor iedereen om ideeën in te dienen voor...
Van het KIN naar de Wetenschappelijke Klimaatraad
Met gepaste trots (maar ook met een beetje pijn in het hart) kunnen we melden...
‘We beloven transparant te zijn’
Op dit moment werken we achter de schermen hard om de drie verschillende sporen...
Heleen de Coninck over het KIN
‘We kunnen de ergste onomkeerbare gevolgen van klimaatverandering nog voorkomen...
KIN Pact community: accelerating change together
The Pact is the KIN community, where researchers, policymakers and practitioners work together in working groups to accelerate the climate transition. The Pact now comprises nineteen working groups that form networks around pressing issues in the climate transition. Find out more about the Pact and how you can get involved on our Pact page.