Michiel van Dijk
Biography
Doctor Michiel van Dijk is a senior researcher in the international policy department at Wageningen Economic Research, part of Wageningen University and Research, and a guest research scholar (out of office) at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA). Michiel van Dijk combines an economic and quantitative background with experience working and living in various developing countries to analyze research questions related to economic growth, food and nutrition security, and climate change. Michiel uses tools such as global simulation models, particularly the in-house computable general equilibrium model MAGNET, spatial microsimulation, econometric analysis, and GIS. He collaborates with agronomists, hydrologists, and other scientists. He is currently leading work package four of the CGIAR SHiFT initiative, focused on analyzing trade-offs and synergies associated with transforming to healthy and sustainable diets. Michiel van Dijk also leads work package seven of the Horizon Europe BrightSpace project, which aims to develop new approaches and indicators to assess income, health, and other socio-economic domains of EU agriculture, called the just operating space, now and in the future. Other current research activities include improving crop distribution maps in collaboration with the International Food Policy Research Institute, developing a spatial microsimulation model to assess future patterns of income, poverty, and consumption change, and applying machine learning approaches to map the location of farmers. In Michiel's free time, he enjoys skating, kitesurfing, snowboarding, playing football, running, collecting vinyl records, and attending live concerts.
The green transformation refers to the comprehensive shift towards environmentally sustainable practices, technologies and policies in various sectors of society. It involves transitioning from resource-intensive and polluting practices to more sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives, with the goal of mitigating climate change, reducing ecological impacts and promoting a more sustainable future.
The green transformation encompasses a range of areas, including energy production and consumption, transportation, waste management, agriculture, construction, and more. It involves adopting renewable energy sources, improving energy efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, implementing circular economy principles, conserving natural resources, and promoting eco-friendly practices and products.
In the context of Green Transformation becoming a priority for many countries, new policies have been created to strengthen the success of the Green Transformation program. Generally, society has a positive view and response to policies supporting Green Transformation. Within the framework of an annual international scientific conference, the School of Interdisciplinary Sciences and Arts, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, organizes the International Conference "Green Transformation 2024" which not only contributes to connecting and spreading new research results and methods but also supports the development of domestic scientific staff to keep pace with the level of development in the world.
Among fields related to Green Transformation, Agro-ecology and Sustainable Food System are emerging as critical issues in Vietnam. These urgently necessitate additional research and deeper knowledge to sustain agricultural production through agro-ecological transition, enhance food processing, improve circular food supply chains and achieving sustainable nutrition through healthy diet transition. The urgency of these issues underscores the importance of your participation in the International Conference "Green Transformation 2024".
This session will provide an effective platform for knowledge sharing by providing opportunities to academics and university students not only in Vietnam, but also in the worldwide. Your participation will be instrumental in generating new perspectives, filling research gaps, and leading to opportunities for collaborative research intended to resolve the issues that commonly challenge countries in different regions.
