WUR Societal Impact Day, 6 February 2025 |
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Parallel sessions MORNING Momentum 1,2,3 & Quantum 1,2,3,4 |
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The power and the pulse of the informal economy – whose knowledge counts? Thies Reemer & Ted Schrader (WR) |
The informal sector shapes the realities in food systems all over the world. This session is about the collaboration with professionals from 15 countries for engaging with the informal sector for positive food system outcomes. We present our colleagues and cases in a short film, shortly share some information about the process, show the link to papers, blogs and videos produced. Inspired by this trajectory, we ask some questions to you: colleagues who want to have societal impact and improve the quality of life. |
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Research that matters: Strategic Tools for Maximizing your Research Impact Lotte de Lint (WU) |
We will explore practical frameworks and strategies for identifying high-impact research questions and maximizing the real-world impact of academic work, drawing from effective altruism principles and decision-making tools. You will apply the covered methodologies to your own research, exploring how you can increase the impact of your work. |
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Towards sustainable pig production in Brazil Robert Hoste & Bram de Groote (WR) |
Pig production in Brazil faces several sustainability challenges. We will jointly consider how WUR can contribute to an integrated sustainable system for pig production. |
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When Science Meets Politics: Polarization and Politicization of Science Communication Margit Wessels (WU) |
Polarization is an important research topic within Communication Science. Different members of the Communication Science group will discuss how they explore polarization and politicization of science communication, with a focus on the climate change debate. In addition, they discuss how they approach societal impact, what opportunities and roles they see for themselves, and how risks come in. Together with the audience, they will seek to draw lessons on how to study and approach impact with polarization research. |
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Unpacking the power of seed, the contribution of social sciences to guide seed sector transformation Johann Bonnand & Arnab Gupta (WR) |
Recognizing the diversity of seed systems calls for a pluralistic approach to transformation, mobilizing the different roles of a social researcher to become a 'cultivator of change'. |
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Polarization around Planet-Altering Solar Geoengineering Technologies: Critical Scientists Must Speak Out Aarti Gupta (WU) |
The climate crisis is accelerating. As a result, speculative and highly risky planet-altering technologies, such as ‘solar geoengineering’ the planet to dim some incoming sunlight, are proposed by some. It is vital that critical scientists speak out to oppose these dangerous ideas before it is too late. A high-visibility academic initiative is calling for an ‘International Non-Use Agreement on Solar Geoengineering’. This call, which I co-initiated, has now been signed by 500+ academics from 67 countries, and is impacting public debate and political developments. Should scientists voice a position openly in these highly polarized issue-areas? What are the motivations, the challenges, the risks, and the rewards of doing so? Let’s discuss! |
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Parallel sessions AFTERNOON Momentum 1,2,3 & Quantum 1,2,3,4 |
The Great Food Dilemma: What if…? Sigrid Wertheim-Heck (WU) |
Our entire society is geared towards consuming food, but how normal is that? Dive into a gamified exploration of four radical future scenarios, tackling inconvenient dilemmas and reimagining the boundaries of societal transformation. What if we could redefine the 'new normal' in the way we consume food? This gamified exploration is part of the NWA-Project Transition Towards a Sustainable Food System. |
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LCA based Ecolabel: A harmonized environmental score for each food item sold in Europe Koen Boone (WR) with Sanne Dekker (Friesland Campina) & Jasper Lok (Ministry LVVN) |
Together with Friesland Campina and Ministry of LVVN, we will present and discuss our set of projects to develop and implement an EU harmonized ecolabel for all food sold in Europe. The results will not only stimulate sustainable consumption and production but will also facilitate (EU, national and local) policy makers, financial sector, retailers and food processors to incentivize more sustainable production. |
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AgrifoodTEF: ethical AI and robotics in agrifood tech Gohar Isakhanyan & Mireille Hilten (WR) with Atik Can & Georgios Tsagdis (WU) |
How a 60 million Euro project can empower trustful and ethical AI and Robotics with fair business models in agrifood tech. |
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Improving SSG’s practice of partnering with partners in Africa, Asia, and Latin America Herman Brouwer & Krista Kruft (WR) |
SSG and WUR strategy calls for stronger and more strategic partnerships between WUR and partners from academia, government, private sector and civil society. This session zooms in on how we currently do this, and how we can improve it – especially in Africa, Asia and Latin America, where calls to ‘shift the power’ are increasingly heard. Based on experiences of WSER, we’ll look at the opportunities and the challenges this offers. Plus: we’ll exchange practical tips on becoming better as SSG colleagues at designing/facilitating/managing/exiting partnerships. |
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Transforming finance for biodiversity and impactful collaborations Maria Naranjo (WR) with Francisco Alpizar (WUR), Haki Pamuk (WUR), Bert Kramer (Ortec Finance) & Mieke Siebers (ESD) |
Financial institutions are increasingly funding conservation, restoration, and sustainable resource use while working to identify nature-related risks in corporate and investment portfolios to reduce vulnerability to environmental degradation. This panel discussion will bring together academics, experts, and finance practitioners to explore strategies for addressing the immediate nature of finance needs and driving long-term transformation in the sector. The discussion aims to foster meaningful collaborations that drive lasting and impactful change in the financial sector. |
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How to make Dutch agricultural policy ready for the future? Roel Jongeneel (WR) |
Dutch agriculture faces major challenges in terms of the environment, water, climate and nature. What should agricultural policy look like to achieve an agriculture in balance with its environment? What instruments are needed? Are we still in need of direct (hectare) payments? And how can result-based intervention or target-steering help? We will talk about these questions and possible answers. |
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What is polarisation? Inge Wallage (WUR) |
In a world with increasing tensions between various groups, this workshop gives you a little deep dive into us-them thinking, the different roles people (can) take and ways to maneuver. |
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