Will you create a nature-positive future?
The Mississippi River Delta Region of South Louisiana faces a range of interconnected social, environmental, and economic issues that have the potential to be addressed through innovative and targeted solutions. Wageningen University & Research invites students from all over the world to envision nature-based solutions that can transform this region.
How will you contribute to creating a more sustainable and resilient future?
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At Wageningen University & Research top scientists and students from all over the world join forces to work on projects that make a difference to the quality of life. In our commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we actively pursue solutions to realise sustainable food systems. The ReThink Food Challenge is a unique initiative of Wageningen University & Research, giving students from all over the world an opportunity to work on this important topic.
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How questions, guidance and unseen work help teams before the final pitch.
When teams step onto the stage at the Grand Finals of the Nature-based Future Challenge, the audience sees the finished version. Strong visuals, clear storylines, and students presenting future visions for the Mississippi River Delta with confidence. What often rem ...
What could the future of the Mississippi River Delta look like?
Over the past two months, student teams from around the world have been working on a difficult question: how do you design a future for a landscape that is slowly disappearing? ...
When Wageningen turned into New Orleans for a night
For one evening, Wageningen briefly felt a lot more like New Orleans. A live band playing classic Louisiana tunes filled Plus Ultra II, and before anyone opened a slide deck, the room was filled with anticipation and curious students. Host Nathalie Mangelaa ...
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