ir. CWRM (Kees) Kaffka

With over 30 years of experience across business, government, consultancy, philanthropy and education, Kees brings a broad, multidisciplinary perspective to his role as Programme Manager Continuing Education at Wageningen University & Research (WUR), where he focuses on landscape, water, soil and agriculture.

Through professional education programmes and science-based events, Kees connects WUR's latest scientific insights with real-world challenges. His aim is to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills to address complex environmental and societal issues, such as biodiversity loss, climate change and the transition towards more sustainable land use and resilient agricultural systems.

Kees has extensive experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders in rural areas across the Netherlands and has contributed to international projects in Russia, Uzbekistan, North Macedonia and Bulgaria. His career includes positions at AEC Russia/CIS, the Dutch farmers' association LTO, the government agency for land and water management DLG, and the international consultancy firm Arcadis. He subsequently worked as an independent consultant for non-profit organisations, gaining valuable experience in the philanthropic sector.

Drawing on his experience in cross-sector collaboration, Kees is committed to making scientific knowledge accessible and applicable, enabling professionals to turn new insights into practical solutions for a more sustainable future.

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