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 […]
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.
KIN from its founding to now
With great pride and gratitude, we look back on the first year of the Dutch Climate Research Initiative (KIN). In November 2023, KIN officially opened its doors, and since then, the tremendous efforts of our colleagues, Pact partners, and the large group of individuals involved in our projects and workshops have brought us to where […]
Meet the PhD candidates of the THRIVE Purpose Accelerator programme
On May 8, the THRIVE Purpose Accelerator programme launched—an initiative specifically designed to support PhD candidates in applying their expertise to the mission of the KIN. This research is being conducted by seven talented PhD candidates, referred to as “knowledge brokers,” in partnership with THRIVE Institute. This summer, we introduced each of them individually on our LinkedIn channel, and now we gather all these introductions into one blog.
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 role from the KNAW (Royal Dutch Academy of Arts and Sciences, a co-initiator of KIN) and later as secretary of the programme committee and the steering committee during the initial phase. Now that KIN has been officially established, he remains actively involved. […]
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 important role in the establishment of the initiative with his vision and dedication. As a professor of theoretical physics and chair of the Exact and Natural Sciences (ENW) domain within NWO, Jan has always viewed climate research as an […]
“The KIN has successfully gotten off the ground, but is stil learning every day”
Gerard van der Steenhoven and Linda Steg both play an important role within the KIN. As chairman of the KIN steering committee (Gerard) and chair of the Strategy and Advisory Board (SAR) (Linda), they are closely involved in the strategic direction and further development of KIN. A great duo to conduct a joint interview with […]
