Dies Natalis

9 Mar 2010 Unit: Wageningen University Organisation: Wageningen University Website: http://www.dies.wur.nl/UK/ A World in Transition The 92nd Dies Natalis of Wageningen University on 9 March is dedicated to the role of science in crucial transition processes. For instance world food production needs to be increased without depleting natural resources and poverty needs to be reduced. The transition processes needed to shape these development must take place under the shadow of  climate change. Best science and policy have to go hand in hand to contribute to resolving these issues.   During the Dies Natalis ceremony, prof. dr. Robbert Dijkgraaf, president of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) will address the importance of science and a science policy. Biologist and Spinoza award winner prof. dr. Marten Scheffer will address  the latest insights on the non linearity of social and biological transitions. More information

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