Longreads Wageningen University & Research
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Arthur Mol looks back on nine years as Rector Magnificus
6. März 2024 - category_longread - In nine years, he has seen a lot of change in the world and in WUR, and his optimism is now tinged with more realism. Rector magnificus Arthur Mol is... -
Frida Eversmann, first female agricultural engineer
2. Februar 2024 - category_longread - Frida Eversmann (1890-1941) was the first Dutch female agricultural engineer (1919) and an inspiring scientific assistant. She was able to combine... -
Putting a price tag on biodiversity loss
2. Februar 2024 - category_longread - In an effort to underscore the importance of healthy biodiversity for global economies and investment portfolios, economists at Wageningen Economic... -
CCU: Carbon Capture and Utilisation for renewable chemicals and materials
1. Februar 2024 - category_longread - In order to mitigate climate change, carbon dioxide emissions need to be reduced. One of the options is to capture and store the emitted CO2 (CCS).... -
‘We need greater water awareness’
18. Januar 2024 - category_longread - The increased frequency of floods and droughts caused by climate change is eventually going to make the current approach to water management... -
The opportunities of AI in food and ecosystems
18. Januar 2024 - category_longread - Wageningen research groups are working with artificial intelligence (AI) more and more. What opportunities and dilemmas does that present for our... -
We mustn’t ignore the time bomb of climate change and conflict in Africa
7. Dezember 2023 - category_longread - People in Africa’s Sahel region are increasingly struggling with the impacts of climate change. There’s an urgent need for agriculture... -
Making water pivotal in the design of food systems
6. Dezember 2023 - category_longread - Water plays a crucial role in our food systems and food security. Yet, it is insufficiently considered when designing these systems. This paper... -
Living labs are all the rage, but what are the success factors for a sustainable transition?
20. Oktober 2023 - category_longread - WUR and other knowledge institutes study sustainable agriculture, production chains and cities. But how does this research make a sector or system... -
"Put water at the heart of food systems"
13. Oktober 2023 - category_longread - Food and water are inextricably linked. Without water, the world would have nothing to eat. But will there still be enough water for food production...