Joachim Meerkerk

Joachim Meerkerk is a Lecturer and Researcher at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, focusing on urban governance, collaborative governance, and sustainable cities. His work bridges interdisciplinary research with practical applications in urban commons, participatory democracy, and systemic renewal.

Research Interests: Meerkerk specializes in collaborative governance arrangements for urban commons, with a focus on zero waste initiatives, participatory democracy, and interdisciplinary approaches to energy transition. His research explores tensions between participatory and representative democracy, municipal policy innovation, and the role of urban labs in experimental learning environments.

Research Trends: His recent publications (2020-2024) span topics like urban commons management, action research in cities, and systemic renewal in democratic frameworks. Key subfields include collaborative governance, zero waste, interdisciplinary methodologies, and municipal policy development.

Professional Activities: Meerkerk has organized urban research events, delivered invited talks on urban commoning, and participated in conferences exploring governance arrangements and city-based experiments.