Challenge: The current food system has supported a fast-growing population and fueled economic development and urbanization. However, WEF predictions show that by 2050 we’ll need to feed up to 10 billion world citizens. An urgent call for a more sustainable approach.

Outcome: Participated in Board of Advisors and supported in connecting collaboration partners in the agriculture chain to enlarge the chances to grow and create a fair and sustainable food system.

Challenge: Under development

Outcome: Under development

Challenge: Enlarge knowledge around Purpose and Impact investment topics.

Outcome: Published 6 articles on a sustainable investment platform to highlight the developments, opportunities and risks of Purpose & Impact investment.

Challenge: Promoting literacy and understanding of challenges in the circular economy transition among non-experts.

Outcome: An explanatory text around various circular economy related topics that provides a detailed, yet easily digestible breakdown knowledge to support in the circular economy transition.

Visiting lecturer of the course “Entrepreneurship in the Circular Economy” providing lectures and assessing student cases on:

• (de)Growth strategies in circular economy

• Transition to CE barriers and policies

• Networking and stakeholders in a circular economy
  

Acting mentor for Oxford students in the Global Shapers Community Lead for Sustainability programma: Guiding and inspiring students (on how) to take a leading role in creating a sustainable future.

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Visiting lecturer of the ESG Academy course on Circular Economy, taking post-master professionals on a journey on how to apply circular economy principles in practice.

Challenge: How can airports enhance their operational efficiency, reduce environmental impacts, and contribute to the larger sustainability goals of the aviation industry?

Outcome: Acting Work Package (WP) Lead of WP6 Circular Airports as part of the TULIPS consortium.

Podcast Season 7, Episode #13: Driving Circular Economy Transformation

“The guests express their dedication to the Circular Economy and the challenges they face in making the transition happen.” - Barry O’Kane (Founder HappyPorch)