Subsidy Transformative Practices and Processes for Climate Transitions

Systemic change is necessary for the transition to make the Netherlands climate-neutral and climate-resilient. Knowledge can make a real difference in shaping the climate transition. However, the effective use of knowledge also requires a transition in how we do scientific research. Current research practice is often characterised by disciplinary specialisation, competition between consortia and fragmentation of knowledge, and falls short when it comes to tackling complex societal challenges such as climate transitions. With this call for proposals, KIN is focusing on a new scientific practice with a transition mindset: an attitude and way of working that prioritises collaboration between researchers and societal organisations, values different forms of knowledge equally, and offers space for transformative approaches that contribute to just system change. 

This call for proposal invites anyone who wants to connect science and practice to experiment and to develop, test or scale up transformative practices and processes for just climate transitions. From societal organisations, researchers and the creative sector that (want to) use facilitating working methods, processes and in–between spaces for system change and the development of a transition mindset to pioneers who are already working on (sustainable) alternatives for transformative societal impact. It is important that practice forms the starting point and that methods are scalable and transferable. Individuals or consortia can apply for funding. 

The programme supports projects that: 

• promote transdisciplinary collaboration between practice and science, 
• use facilitating working methods, processes and in-between spaces that contribute to systemic change, 
• and strengthen the transition mindset among researchers and practice partners by supporting them and offering actionable guidance. 

This call for proposals is part of the Science in Transition programme line of KIN.