On Thursday March 20, the final Make-aton took place as part of the National Climate Adaptation Strategy (NAS ’26) at Kanaal30 in Utrecht. More than 100 participants from the worlds of science, practice and policy dove into the previously developed adaptation pathways for the challenges of water quality, agriculture, nature, Seveso establishments, new construction, climate-proof…
On 22 January, the KIN organised another Make-aton for the revision of the National Climate Adaptation Strategy (NAS ‘26) in cooperation with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management (IenW) as coordinating ministry. By doing so, we want to make joint steps in the development of adaptation pathways, the visualisation of different (policy) measures over…
The third and final Make-aton of this year has taken place, and this time we take a look at the process through the eyes of the challenge leaders and the core team. In this blog, they reflect on their experiences, challenges, and highlights of the process.
On 17 October, experts, policymakers, and scientists gathered for the third and final session in the first Make-aton series within the National Climate Adaptation Strategy (NAS). After months of intensive work (starting with Make-aton 1 + 2 and continuing over the summer by the core team), this was an important meeting. The various adaptation pathways…
In less than a month, it will already be time for the third and final Make-aton, which we are organizing in collaboration with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management (IenW) for the National Climate Adaptation Strategy (NAS). Around 70 people will be present to provide feedback on the adaptation pathways developed by the core…
On June 26th, around seventy enthusiastic policymakers, scientists, and advisors gathered for the second Make-athon at the Cobra Museum in Amstelveen. The goal? To collaboratively develop adaptation pathways for five (eventually seven!) key themes within the new National Climate Adaptation Strategy (NAS). The energy and collaboration throughout the day were impressive, lasting well into the…
On 1 November, KIN celebrated its second anniversary! We would like to take a moment to reflect on the milestones of the past two years in a festive look back. Here’s to even more flags in 2026! KIN was formally established two years ago. What was then just an ambition to do things differently in
What is the social impact of climate policy, for example on health services, access to basic services and culture? That is the central question at two meetings called ‘Social Impact Analysis’ organised by KIN in collaboration with the Ministry of IenW at the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) in April. During the…
What does the Pact offer? The Pact supports you as a (practical) researcher or climate professional in your work on (climate) and system transitions. By facilitating cooperation and providing practical support. Whether you are affiliated with a (knowledge) institution or organisation or participate in a personal capacity. Because together, and by doing, we can make
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
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