The world is at a climate tipping point. The wildfires, floods and heatwaves we have seen this year alone show just how profound the effects of climate change are on people, animals and the natural world. What happens today will determine how safe and liveable our planet will be for future generations.
That is why action is needed now. Help contribute to a liveable future.
Through research and education, scientists and students at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam are working on solutions for a more sustainable society. With your donation, they can develop new knowledge to help limit climate change and support people in preparing more effectively for its consequences.
Two innovative projects show how your support for research and knowledge sharing can help make us more resilient to climate change.
Predicting lightning-caused wildfires
Researcher Sander Veraverbeke is investigating how satellite data can help predict future changes in lightning activity and the risk of wildfires. This knowledge can help prevent CO₂ stored in permafrost from being released into the atmosphere. In this way, the research contributes to reducing emissions and tackling climate change.
Making climate risks easier to understand
Researchers and students are developing serious games that make climate change more understandable and tangible for policymakers and households. Participants experience for themselves how different climate risks are interconnected and discover how their choices can contribute to a more resilient society.