Commons in Belgium are invited to join the national gathering in Brussels. The goal is to facilitate cross-pollination between commons-oriented projects in Flanders, Brussels and Wallonia. Program - Stories from several commons- Keynotes by Tine de Moor and Peter De Pauw- Conversation between storytellers, the speakers and the audience- Two rounds of workshops by participants
This research day facilitates the interdisciplinary sharing of expertise and helps to create (new) networks and collaborations. Researchers affiliated with the IOS platform will present their work and professor Tine De Moor (Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University) will give a keynote lecture on the maturation of citizen collectives in the Netherlands. She will explore how … Continue reading Research Day of IOS Platform ‘Bottom-up Initiatives for Societal Change’
This symposium explores the history, function, and legacy of commons, especially in the Dutch context. It examines how commons operated historically, their institutional mechanisms, and their relevance today. Professor Tine De Moor’s will give a lecture, focusing on the renewed interest in commons as alternatives to state and market governance. She critically assesses how historical … Continue reading VLG Symposium – Commons in agriculture and forestry
Over the past years, citizen collectives have grown into visible players in sectors such as energy, healthcare, housing, and food. What does their rise mean for how we organize our economy? The next CollectieveKracht event (in Dutch) will dive into this question with a keynote from Professor Irene van Staveren (ISS, Erasmus University) and five … Continue reading CollectieveKracht – Citizen collectives and the market: between clashing logics and innovative collaboration
What does sustainability look like in an increasingly turbulent world? The Business-Society Management department of Erasmus University Rotterdam is organizing an afternoon event on this theme, exploring perspectives from academia, business, and society. The world faces a polycrisis: interconnected risks that demand new strategies to become future-proof. Profound societal and technological transformations are redefining business … Continue reading Let’s Talk Sustainability – RSM-GBS Alumni event
Community participation is vital for well-functioning societies. Both in academic circles and in societal institutions, there is lively debate and experimentation with various forms of community participation. These can range from community initiatives to citizen councils and other cooperative arrangements where people get together. Community engagement is crucial for creating support for societal transitions and … Continue reading Symposium – Community contributions to societal challenges: Why they matter and how they work
Prof. Ismael Vaccaro (CSIC) presents his research about the history of Catalan Commons. The presentation is titled "The Legal Transformations of the Commons in the Catalan Pyrenees: from the Middle Ages until the twenty-first century". Ismael Vaccaro will give the lecture from Campus Woudestein in Rotterdam. Would you like to attend the lecture in person … Continue reading Online lecture by Dr. Ismael Vaccaro – The Legal Transformations of the Commons in the Catalan Pyrenees
Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG) organizes a knowledge exchange event. As part of the program, professor Tine De Moor will give a lecture titled: 'Citizen collectives in action: stronger together with municipalities'. About the eventJoin colleagues from municipalities across the country for an inspiring Knowledge Day filled with fresh insights, practical tools, and meaningful connections. … Continue reading VNG Knowledge Day – with lecture by prof. Tine De Moor
On 9 July, the essay collection Vuurproef voor Democatie will be officially launched in The Hague. The volume brings together 18 essays exploring the climate crisis as a challenge for democracy, the rule of law, and public governance. SEICA research group team members Tine De Moor and Lukas Held co-authored one of the essays. Their … Continue reading Festive Launch of the Essay Collection ‘Vuurproef voor democratie’
Avansa Brugge organises a guided walk through the Gemene en Loweiden van Assebroek, a unique piece of Flanders’ heritage. Common land, communal meadows, the commons and de gemeynte refer to historical forms of collective land management and grassroots governance. These systems played an important role in shaping the landscape and left a legacy that remains … Continue reading Walking tour Gemene en Loweiden van Assebroek – the Oldest Common in Flanders
Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG) organizes a knowledge exchange event. As part of the program, professor Tine De Moor will give a lecture titled: ‘Citizen collectives in action: stronger together with municipalities‘. About the eventJoin colleagues from municipalities across the country for an inspiring Knowledge Day filled with fresh insights, practical tools, and meaningful connections. As … Continue reading VNG Knowledge Day – with lecture by prof. Tine De Moor
Avansa Regio Gent is organising a conversation about the role cooperatives can play in building a more resilient and sustainable society. The event brings together different perspectives on how cooperation can help address some of the major challenges of our time. In times of uncertainty, cooperatives prove their true value. By working together, sharing risks … Continue reading Building Resilience Together: Cooperatives as Drivers of Transition | Panel talk with Tine De Moor