鈥淎 systems perspective is essential, encompassing not just technological innovations but also behavioral changes across all actors, along with new business models and social innovations that drive systemic change鈥�
Dr. Simona O. Negro is an Associate Professor at the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Faculty of Geosciences, Utrecht 木瓜福利影视.
Her research addresses complex societal challenges such as the energy transition, protein transition, and circular economy. She studies system dynamics and the roles of diverse actors鈥攅ntrepreneurs, firms, policymakers, and consumers鈥攊n enabling or hindering transitions. By analyzing the interplay of technological, social, and behavioral factors, her work contributes to the development of effective strategies to accelerate sustainable transitions.
Her empirical work addresses critical sustainability domains such as the energy transition, protein transition (shifting from animal-based to plant-based proteins), and circular economy (promoting resource efficiency and waste reduction). Dr. Negro emphasizes the importance of adopting a systems perspective, considering not only technological innovations but also changes in behavior among all actors within the innovation system, including consumers, industries, and policymakers. She also highlights the role of new business models and social innovations that support systemic change.
Dr. Simona O. Negro and colleagues also contributed to research analyzing the lack of prioritization of circularity in the Dutch housing, energy, and plastic packaging sectors. The study, part of a collaboration with the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) and other partners. The findings will inform the upcoming Integrated Circular Economy Report (ICER) to support businesses and policymakers:.