Stephan Slingerland

Stephan Slingerland is a Visiting Professor at the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM) within the Faculty of Science at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He holds a PhD in Environmental Sciences from the University of Amsterdam (1999), an MSc in Environment and Development from the University of Cambridge (1994), and an MSc in Chemistry from Leiden University (1993). His work focuses on bridging scientific research with practical sustainability solutions, particularly in policy analysis, citizen engagement, and energy transitions.

• Affiliations: VU Amsterdam (IVM), Founder of SPA Sustainability consultancy
• Teaching: Coordinates the Summer Course 'Global Energy Transition in a Fossil World' and supervises Master's theses in Environmental Resource Management

Research interests include air quality policy, energy justice, and sustainable development goals (SDGs). Recent work emphasizes citizen-led policies, energy communities, and bridging social practices with environmental sustainability. Over 20+ peer-reviewed publications address topics like emissions reduction, climate communication, and urban air quality modeling.

No scientific awards explicitly listed, but significant contributions to EU-funded projects and policy advisory roles highlight impactful work. Active collaborations with institutions like the European Commission, OECD, and UN underscore his global reach.

Labs/Teams: Core member of IVM’s Environmental Policy Analysis group and collaborator with SPA Sustainability’s applied sustainability projects.