What We Do
With KIN, we want to increase the contribution of science to accelerating system transitions. We do this by connecting knowledge, institutions and organisations at national level, identifying together where there are gaps in our knowledge and/or infrastructure, and enabling researchers to deploy and unlock their knowledge together with public, social and/or private parties. The KIN initiates additional research at the knowledge institutes, and initiates new programmes where these do not come about within the existing system.
We do this from a national centre, operating with the support of the Dutch knowledge institutions, where knowledge and expertise are pooled nationally, through KIN-initiated work programmes and projects, and from a national platform: the KIN Pact.
Our Programs
The KIN facilitates work programmes, projects and collaborations for accelerating system transitions in various ways. We test forms of co-creation in innovative ways. We start small, try to remove obstacles, learn from the findings and build further. In this way, we hope to build the KIN quickly but carefully, openly and transparently. We do this together through cooperation with various parties.
Netherlands Work Programs
- We regularly facilitate work programs around selected themes.
- Our first work program with the theme 'transition in urban areas through the lens of justice' is in development. In October 2023, we organized the first Crutzen workshop for this purpose.
Global
Transitions
- Climate change is a global problem that requires global solutions.
- With Global Transitions, we focus on accelerating local transitions in countries that have contributed the least to climate change but are most vulnerable to its consequences.
Events
- KIN, together with the Pact and/or partners, regularly organizes activities that bring together research and practice.
- For example, participate in the Sustainability Challenge organized by KIN together with the Lorenz Center.
Short-Term Programs
- In addition to larger work programs, KIN also focuses on short-term programs that can achieve quick results.
- We do this on behalf of, or together with, other organizations.
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? Contact us.
