Sjaak Conijn

Sjaak Conijn is a Researcher specializing in Land Use and Food Security at Wageningen University & Research, with a focus on environmental sustainability and food systems. His work spans multiple continents including Ethiopia, Pakistan, and the Netherlands, addressing critical issues related to sustainable development and environmental limits.

His research interests include:

• Food systems analysis and sustainability
• Global warming and climate change impacts
• Greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural practices
• Sustainable Development Goals implementation
• Systems analysis for environmental decision-making

Conijn's recent work demonstrates a strong focus on developing frameworks for nature-positive food systems and assessing interventions to keep food production within planetary boundaries. His research combines systems analysis with practical applications in diverse geographical contexts, particularly examining how food systems can operate within Earth's environmental limits while addressing food security challenges.

His scientific contributions include:

• Development of indicator frameworks for sustainable food systems
• Analysis of soil carbon sequestration measures on Dutch farms
• Comparative studies on vegetable oil sustainability across different production systems
• Research on food security impacts in Ethiopia

As a project leader, Conijn has directed numerous research initiatives including "Internationale voetafdruk (fiche)" (2024-2026) and "Exploring new connections addressing the potential of biomass production for the bioeconomy" (2023-2025), demonstrating his leadership in the field of sustainable food systems research. His work has been featured in multiple news outlets and discussed on social media platforms, indicating its relevance to current environmental debates.