On October 15, 2024, we hosted our first research workshop in Utrecht. This workshop is part of a regular REWIRE research workshop series. This series will serve as a dynamic platform for REWIRE researchers and collaborators to share their work, exchange ideas, and tackle broader questions surrounding sustainable agrifood transitions. During the first session, the…

In December, researchers and societal partners in the REWIRE project came together at Foodvalley NL for a new session of the Learning Platform. This interactive meeting focused on a central question in REWIRE: How can we better understand and support complex transitions—like the shift toward sustainable, nature-inclusive food systems—through collaboration? Participants shared updates from ongoing…

A recently published paper by REWIRE members Laurens Klerkx and Matthijs Janssen together with Stephanie Begemann highlights that innovation policy for circular agriculture benefits from the active involvement of ‘challengers’—individuals and ure and Food Quality emphasized broad inclusivity to incorporate diverse perspectives, this approach often deterred challengers who felt their contributions were not effectively integrated….

Reflection on the REWIRE Kickoff At the end of May, a group of over 35 enthusiastic researchers, stakeholders, policymakers, think tanks, NGOs, and others met in Utrecht to kick off the REWIRE project together. During an extensive introduction using typologies, it turned out there were many connectors in the room, as well as movers/shakers, decision-makers,…

We recently held the kickoff event for the REWIRE project in Utrecht, aiming to link various actors in the agricultural sector to foster innovation and transition to circular agriculture. Our diverse research team and stakeholders from various organizations gathered to outline the project’s goals and ambitions. A session led by Youetta Visser, a project member…