Judith Westerink

Judith Westerink is a Researcher in the Department of Biodiversity and Policy at Wageningen School of Social Sciences (WASS), Wageningen University & Research. Her work focuses on integrating biodiversity conservation with agricultural practices, emphasizing collaborative governance and sustainable land use.

Key projects include leading initiatives like the 'Living Landscapes' framework and multiple Living Lab collaborations (e.g., Ooijpolder-Groesbeek, Alblasserwaard), which explore nature-inclusive farming and landscape governance. She also oversees projects such as 'Boeren met Kruiden' and 'Living with Nature,' aiming to enhance biodiversity through farmer engagement and policy innovation.

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Research interests span biodiversity monitoring, ecosystem services, and the social dynamics of environmental management. She frequently presents on topics like 'Transformative change for biodiversity in agricultural landscapes' and advises on policy frameworks for nature-inclusive agriculture.

Featured in media discussions about sustainable farming practices, emphasizing farmers' roles in ecological stewardship. Active in international collaborations and interdisciplinary projects addressing spatially coordinated agri-environmental strategies.