The Climate Safety & Security centre (CaSS), a transdisciplinary research hub at the intersection of engineering, design, and governance launched today at the University Campus Spui. With the growing need to address climate challenges, the centre aims to foster collaboration with partners across science and policy to develop solutions for a climate-resilient and just future.
Connecting climate challenges to policy
The centre brings engineering expertise in close contact with The Hague’s policy environment. Located next to the Dutch Parliament and international organisations, the centre enables researchers to work alongside policy makers and global institutions. This supports faster translation of research into policy and practical solutions.
Climate change is increasingly linked to security risks, including resource and food scarcity, displacement, and instability. By placing the centre in The Hague, CaSS connects technical knowledge with decision-making on peace, justice, and security.
Addressing gaps in research with an engineering perspective
CaSS focuses on five areas: human, water, food, energy, and materials security, which are are closely connected and central to maintaining stable and liveable societies.
Addressing gaps in current research, the centre applies an engineering perspective to climate security. It develops technical strategies and innovative solutions with a systemic approach that consider infrastructure, supply chains, and public values. Recent studies include a report on reducing demand for critical raw materials through circularity, and insights into the feasibility of compact nuclear reactors.
Research with a transdisciplinary approach
Leveraging the ecosystem within The Hague, the centre will bring together scholars, scientists, engineers, policymakers, citizens, and industry leaders to co-develop solutions to bring about concrete societal change. Around 30 researchers from fields including engineering, design, and policy contribute to the programme.
This collaboration allows the centre to test ideas in real-world contexts and respond to complex, interconnected challenges. By combining technical innovation with governance and design, CaSS aims to support cities and governments in building climate-resilient systems.
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