Colloquium: Achieving the Transition towards a Sustainable Country – What Do We Need from Politicians?
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Please note: this event is being hosted and run by Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. In order to participate, you must register (free) using the link.
This session will be held online via Zoom The current Covid-19 crisis brought the economy and even society to a freeze. Scientists, industry leaders, and policy makers plea for a future-proof recovery. The momentum to switch to a cleaner and more inclusive society is now! As the world still is in turmoil, political climate is changing and more resilient economic practices are advocated. But how to achieve this and to restore trust in society? In an open public session, three speakers from science and the industry will demonstrate the state of emergencies and opportunities from a Dutch perspective. Recent developments will be reported in seven pitches from innovators, entrepreneurs, and experts presenting multiple circular business models and upscaling processes to systemic change. All contributions will result in practical recommendations for politicians in order to make the switch to a sustainable country. Speakers Derk Loorbach (Dutch Research Institute For Transitions/Erasmus University) Sam de Muynck (Our New Economy/Sustainable Finance Lab) Werner Schouten (Jonge Klimaatbeweging) + 7 pitches from local examples to systemic change Colloquium Leaders Sjoerd Kluiving (Amsterdam Sustainability Institute/Vrije Universiteit) Maarten Nijman (Our New Economy) Colloquium Organization: de Transitie Motor, Amsterdam Sustainability Institute, Springtij, Our New Economy, SDG Nederland, Groene Brein, Institute For Transitions, Versnellingshuis Colloquium Opening will be given by Mirjam van Praag (Presient College van Bestuur, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)
