We're back with a double episode on a very hot topic!

Can scientists and universities be activists or must they remain neutral? But what does ‘neutrality’ mean in the face of an ever growing climate crisis, with facts and evidence about causes and consequences so abundantly clear? Does this neutrality argument still hold up then? Or, in the words of Albert Einstein, does the privilege to know, entail a duty to act?

In Part I, Mathieu is joined by Professor Davide Iannuzzi, Chief Impact Officer at VU Amsterdam. He played a crucial part in the VU's decision last year to break research ties with the fossil fuel industry. They talk about the different societal roles that universities can(not) play in addressing the climate crisis.

As always, questions or want to learn more? Visit the Climate Expertise Centre website or e-mail us at m.c.blondeel@vu.nl