Prof. dr. Peter van Dam is professor of Dutch history at the University of Amsterdam. His research focuses on the history of civic initiative and activism as well as the history of historiography. His current research revolves around the question how people have tried to make the world more sustainable: Which problems did they identify? And how have they translated their hopes and fears initiatives to shape their societies? He explores these questions in the histories of civic initiatives such as the labour movement, religious reform, fair trade, activism for the environment and climate, and sustainable consumption.
Peter van Dam coordinates the research group 'Environment & Society: contestation & governance', which explores how we have thought about the relations between humans and nature, and how people campaigned and negotiated around environmental issues and climate change. He is also a co-founder of Seven, the UvA's climate institute.
(See 'Publications' for a complete overview of published work)
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