Get to know our transdisciplinary network of researchers from Leiden-Delft-Erasmus universities and societal partners connecting the challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss, get inspired and get involved in the Climate and Biodiversity program!
The Climate and Biodiversity Network Event on November 27th at PLNT in Leiden is all about debate, learning, and the exchange of expertise. Through three interactive breakout sessions, we will explore how to strengthen collaboration and accelerate impact across disciplines. Together, we will connect knowledge, share insights, and delve into the interconnected challenges of climate change and biodiversity.
The afternoon will open with Jan Willem Erisman (Leiden University, Chair of The Netherlands Scientific Climate Council, WKR) and will end with a keynote by Louise Vet (Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW), Chair of Delta Plan for Biodiversity Recovery).
Program on November 27th at PLNT Leiden:
13:30 Walk in with coffee & tea
14:00 Welcome & Opening, Jan Willem Erisman
14:10 Introducing the LDE Climate & Biodiversity program and Seed Funds
- Rooted in Soil, Laura Thomas (TU Delft) & Catherine Vroon (Erasmus University Rotterdam)
- Definition Living lab Klein Bos, Peter de Jong (TU Delft)
14:45 Coffee, Tea and Icebreaker
15:15 Breakout-sessions
- Knowledge in Action Grant: for accelerating transitions in relation to climate change and biodiversity. Hosted by the Dutch Climate Research Initiative (NWO/KIN).
- Future-proof Biodiverse Cities: discussion to exchange ideas and explore potential collaboration in Leiden, Delft, The Hague, Rotterdam. Hosted by the Leiden Biodiversity Network.
- Matchmaking Climate and Biodiversity Seed Fund: exchange practice-oriented research and education ideas and make new connections for building your consortium. Hosted by LDE Climate & Biodiversity ROOTS team.
16:15 Keynote Louise Vet “Learning from Nature for Sustainable Development”
16:50 Plenary closing
17:00 Networking drinks
For further information on the event or questions, please do not hesitate to contact LDE Climate and Biodiversity Program coordinator Suzanne van den Bosch at s.j.m.van.den.bosch@cml.leidenuniv.nl
