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 Valorization and Sustainability at the University of Antwerp.

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Steven leads the EnvEcon research group, a multidisciplinary team focused on sustainability analyses in energy, food systems and the circular economy. With a background in agricultural economics and years of experience on climate and nitrogen advisory committees, Steven provides a nuanced systems perspective on how to translate research into societal impact.

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】We talk 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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