Kasper Kok

Dr. Kasper Kok is an Assistant Professor at Wageningen University & Research, affiliated with both the Department of Soil Geography and Landscape and the Department of Environmental Systems Analysis. With 242 publications and significant research impact, his work focuses on developing integrated, multi-scale scenarios related to climate mitigation and adaptation.

His academic journey includes:

• Current position as Assistant Professor at Wageningen University & Research (January 2013 - present)
• Visiting Research Associate at the University of Oxford's Environmental Change Institute (July 1993 - July 1996)

Dr. Kok's research interests span environmental systems analysis, with particular emphasis on climate change scenarios, land use change modeling, and sustainability assessment. His work frequently employs participatory approaches, especially fuzzy cognitive mapping, to understand complex social-ecological systems and develop future scenarios that inform policy decisions. He has made significant contributions to adapting the Shared Socio-economic Pathways (SSPs) to European contexts, bridging global scenario frameworks with regional decision-making processes.

His recent publications demonstrate strong focus on regional climate scenario perspectives, land use mapping for environmental planning, One Health approaches integrating human-animal-environment health, transformative change for sustainability, and participatory methods for climate adaptation across multiple continents.

Dr. Kok's research impact is evident through 14,044 citations, reflecting substantial contributions to environmental science. His interdisciplinary approach combines geography, environmental science, and systems analysis to address complex sustainability challenges across multiple scales.

His research group focuses on developing methodological approaches for scenario development and environmental assessment, with ongoing projects related to climate adaptation and land use planning across Europe and Latin America. Dr. Kok maintains extensive international collaborations, contributing to major research initiatives that address pressing environmental challenges.