Jantsje M. van Loon-Steensma
Professor of Nature Based River Management at Van Hall Larenstein since 2019.
Professor of Nature Based River Management at Van Hall Larenstein since 2019.
Professor of Nature Based River Management at Van Hall Larenstein since 2019.
Professor Jantsje van Loon-Steensma graduated from Wageningen University in 1993 with a degree in Environmental Studies. After graduating, she and other recent graduates ran a consultancy, through which she acquired and carried out research projects. Like the Integral Water Management Plan Groningen-Drenthe. A period abroad followed, after which she joined Wetlands International to work on transboundary rivers in central Europe.
At Wageningen University & Research, Jantsje first worked for the Science Shop and later at the Environmental Sciences Group. Here her roles included scientific coordinator of the national research programme Knowledge for Climate, associate professor and researcher. Since 2010, she has focused on nature-based climate adaptation. In 2014, she obtained her PhD on the role of forelands for flood protection. She moved to the Nature Based River Management research group in 2022. Her inauguration followed on 16 June 2023.
“Working with students and teacher-researchers, I want to learn from nature-based solutions for rivers and streams. And study what their combined effect is for climate adaptation and mitigation, biodiversity and water quality. Together, we can then contribute to a sustainable future where soil and water are guiding."
The research group has gathered together a group of researchers and parties. In research projects, we cooperate intensively, coordinate and communicate with each other. But we also explore new ideas, develop research proposals and exchange information. As a Knowledge Network, we meet several times a year, and we organise a workshop for a wide range of participants.
We work with these knowledge partners:
Students from various study programmes at VHL conduct research or do internships with the research group, including:
Want to know more about the Nature Based River Management lectureship? Curious about the possibilities of collaboration? Or interested in an internship or graduation project? Call or email:
Professor of Nature Based River Management
Email: jantsje.vanloon@hvhl.nl
Phone: +31 26 369 58 28
Floods and droughts, reduced biodiversity and poorer water quality in our rivers and streams. These problems call for nature-based solutions and sustainable management. The applied research group Nature Based River Management develops practical knowledge on 'nature-based solutions'.