Our team

  • Derk Loorbach

    Derk supports KIN as a transition researcher by helping to shape the tools and programmes so that they effectively support knowledge development in and for societal transitions.

  • Caroline Katsman

    Caroline focuses on initiating and connecting fundamental research on the climate system with the activities of the KIN.

  • Michiel van den Hout

    Michiel focuses on the positioning and long-term strategy of KIN and strengthening institutional cooperation. He has final responsibility for all activities carried out by KIN and leads the team.

  • Lizanne Schepers

    Lizanne promotes KIN initiatives in parts of the world that have contributed little to climate change but are vulnerable to its consequences. In doing so, she encourages equal transdisciplinary co-creation with local ownership that supports the local transition.

  • Mirko Lukacs

    Mirko focuses on developing new programmes within the KIN.

  • Looking for connections? Who has that missing piece of information and is also working on your issue? Rosa knows who knows. As a connector, chief antenna and creative strategist, she is committed to building a relevant, high-quality network of transition makers.

  • Sander Mensink

    Sander is designing a new KIN programme at the intersection of biodiversity and climate and is also involved in the first KIN project in Mozambique within Global Transitions.

  • Stephanie develops innovative methods and financing options to promote transdisciplinary and transformative projects and collaborations, with the aim of accelerating climate-related transitions. In addition, she manages KIN’s national initiatives.

  • Björk sets up new programmes and projects from the KIN, supports initiatives from the Pact network, and connects them with each other to accelerate transitions together.

  • Maaike Spuij