Episode #41: Steven Van Passel (University of Antwerp)

In this episode, we speak with Steven Van Passel, professor of environmental economics and vice-rector of Valorisation and Sustainability at the University of Antwerp.

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Steven leads the Envecon research group, a multidisciplinary team that focuses on sustainability analyses in energy, food systems and the circular economy. With a background in the agricultural economy and years of experience in climate and nitrogen advisory committees, Steven offers a nuanced systemic perspective on how we can translate research into social impact.

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We're talking about how to translate science into social value, why systems thinking is crucial, and what role technology can play in the sustainable transition of our built environment.

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