About
Dr. Tim Favier is an Assistant Professor of Geography & Education at Utrecht University's Faculty of Geosciences. He specializes in climate change education, sustainability pedagogy, and curriculum development. His work emphasizes integrating geospatial technologies like GIS and VR into teaching, alongside fostering a 'Pedagogy of Hope' to address climate anxiety among youth. He teaches at the Graduate School of Teaching and contributes to courses such as Sustainable Deltas and GIS/VR in Education.
Research focuses include teacher competencies, relational thinking development in students, and the Anthropocene curriculum framework. Favier collaborates with organizations like the Technotrend Foundation and Dutch Water Boards, advising on educational policy and water management. He has published widely on didactics, geospatial tools, and future-oriented education strategies.
Notable contributions include keynote presentations at the ESRI User Conference and leadership in funded projects like the 'Futuring Pedagogies' initiative (NWO grant) and the 'Growing Green Study' on ecological identity. His work bridges educational theory with practical applications, aiming to equip students with tools to envision sustainable futures.
