Regenerative Leadership
Centre of Expertise Mission Zero
Introductie
The greatest challenge humanity currently faces is redesigning the way we live together with the world. Our current systems are destructive and exceed the Earth's ecological limits. Together, we must learn how to work regeneratively to restore both ourselves and the world around us. Contributing to this transformation is the mission of our research group.
About the research group
The world is facing what is often referred to as a polycrisis, in which sectors such as energy, the economy, fashion, food, and education are undergoing profound transitions. These fundamental changes in systems and practices raise important questions about our role as ancestors of the future and our relationship with the world.
The Regenerative Leadership research group develops insights based on living systems frameworks that can help us address what Daniel Wahl describes as the greatest challenge of our time: redesigning humanity's presence within social and ecological boundaries. We do this through practice-oriented research that is closely integrated with education, focusing on:
- Regenerative pedagogy: how we can educate people to strengthen their capacity to restore themselves and the Earth.
- Regenerative leadership: how we can support organisations and people in ways that contribute to healing and regeneration.
Researchers, lecturers, and students are the driving force behind the Regenerative Leadership research group. Together, they strive to create impact in a variety of ways by exploring innovative educational and leadership practices as a team. With a strong emphasis on collective autoethnographic and audio ethnographic approaches, we collect and systematise examples of regeneration in practice.
About the Associate Professor
dr. Bas van den Berg
Bas van den Berg studied Food and Chemical Technology at The Hague University of Applied Sciences before completing a Master's degree in Management of the Bioeconomy, Innovation & Governance in Edinburgh in 2018. In 2023, he obtained his PhD at Wageningen University & Research with a dissertation on regenerative higher education. Over the past several years, he has held various leadership and academic roles focused on advancing sustainability in higher education. He was appointed a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in London and was named Sustainability Educator of the Year in the Higher Education category.
Bas regularly publishes in national and international academic and professional journals. His most recent book, Teaching During Transitions, has had a significant impact on education. Alongside his work at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, he is co-founder of the School of Regenerative Educators, where he also serves as Chief Vitality Officer.
In his free time, Bas is an avid Dungeons & Dragons player, a disability justice activist, and a great enthusiast of vegan pastries. He is always eager to engage in meaningful research on the regenerative potential of education systems and people. Whenever possible, he spends time in the mountains, where he feels deeply connected to the Earth that he cares so much about.
Additional role
- Chief Vitality Officer – School of Regenerative Educators
Publications
ResearchGate
Email: [email protected]
The Orchestra of the Earth has few Musicians left, let’s join them
Wera Saether, 2024.
Team
Within our research group, researchers, lecturer researchers, and students work closely with practice partners to conduct applied research. Together, they are committed to translating the outcomes of their research, including knowledge and insights, into meaningful impact for education and the region.
