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- … Continue reading National Commons Assembly – Brussels
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 … 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 … 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 … Continue reading CollectieveKracht – Citizen collectives and the market: between clashing logics and innovative collaboration
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 … Continue reading Symposium – Community contributions to societal challenges: Why they matter and how they work