Accelerating Transitions Together
The Netherlands has what it takes to make the major transitions needed for a sustainable future. Civil society players are working hard to change the system. Companies and organisations are taking action, governments are adapting policies and much has been invested in scientific knowledge. However, to prevent the worst climate change, this has to happen faster! This is only possible if knowledge from practice and science cooperate more intensively.
The KIN brings all parties together. Together, we want to make a substantial contribution to accelerating the transitions needed to be a sustainable, climate-neutral society by 2050 as soon as possible.
What is KIN?
In the KIN, scientists work side by side with societal stakeholders. Together, we work towards a climate-neutral and -robust world. The KIN removes limiting conditions and counteracting incentives in the scientific system, enabling cooperation across disciplinary boundaries and beyond science. The starting point is collaboration rather than competition.
We facilitate conversation and collaboration between researchers, policymakers, industry and civil society organisations through our programmes, networks and events.
Similarly, we work with local partners to accelerate system transitions in a number of vulnerable countries. After all, climate knows no borders.
What We Do
The KIN works to accelerate the transition to a climate neutral and climate resilient world by:
- Directing role to focus climate research on system change
- Connecting knowledge, policy, and stakeholders
- Promoting knowledge development and opening up existing knowledge
Pact
Civil society parties sit with knowledge institutions in the PACT, which acts as a platform to share knowledge and exchange ideas. Moreover, the PACT contributes topics for KIN Programmes.
- Broad 'movement' of civil society parties and science
KIN connects, broadens, deepens, and unlocks knowledge for transitions towards a climate-neutral and climate-resilient society
Derk Loorbach Joins KIN as Scientific Lead
It’s been a long wait, but it was worth it: we’ve welcomed the scientific lead to our team and are now delighted to announce that this is Derk Loorbach. His innovative approach to research in and with society makes Derk the perfect expert for this role. Derk started this summer
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 through the 5-month-long KIN Purpose Accelerator! Over the past few weeks, seven talented PhD candidates have been conducting research aimed at creating an evidence-based climate valorisation. The results will be delivered at the end of October,
What’s in the first advice from the strategy and advisory council?
The Strategy and Advisory Council (SAR) of the KIN Pact issued its first advice on prioritising knowledge questions, which the steering group adopted. The SAR identified four key challenges: implementing Water-Soil-Network policy, adaptation versus acceptance, opportunities for modular solutions, and preventing displacement in scarcity. This advice provides direction for KIN, focusing on problem owners’ needs. Next steps include identifying problem owners and aligning with ongoing programmes. For more information, see the public summary or full appendix. Together, we aim for a climate-neutral and climate-resilient Netherlands.
Do You Want to Contribute to a Climate-Resilient World?
KIN connects, broadens, deepens, and unlocks knowledge for transitions towards a climate-neutral and climate-resilient society. Do you want to contribute to this as well?
