Dr. Nynke Schulp

Biography

Nynke Schulp is an Associate Professor in Environmental Geography at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Her research primarily focuses on cultural landscapes and the integral role of agriculture within these ecosystems. She examines the interactions between societal demands and ecosystem service supplies, emphasizing the importance of understanding landscape functioning and human preferences. Currently, she leads several projects, including Bright Spots Climate Smart Agriculture in the Netherlands and contributes to Horizon Europe initiatives like PLUSChange and FoodCityBoost. Nynke’s teaching encompasses undergraduate and graduate courses related to historical geography, sustainable land use, and scenario development, having supervised over thirty theses in these areas. Her expertise centers on sustainable land use, land use change, land use history, mapping, modeling, and ecosystem services, all pivotal for addressing global environmental challenges. Nynke is committed to participatory research methods, advocating for sustainable practices across diverse contexts. She has collaborated extensively on various environmental projects while mentoring numerous PhD students in their academic pursuits.

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