Fons Burger, Editor-in-chief and founder of Dif Bookazine. Author of multiple books and activist entrepreneur. Publisher since 1973. Editor-in-chief of various magazines since 1981. Specialized in conflict zones, development aid, climate, and energy. Part-time permaculture farmer in Spain. Married, with four children and two grandchildren. Wikipedia Linkedin
Pieter Schol, Art director and co-founder of Dif. Worked in journalism for 40 years. Reporter at Het Vrije Volk. Experienced art director with a proven track record in the publishing industry. Skilled in copywriting, contemporary art, advertising, editorial work, and concept development. A strong art and design professional, graduated from the School of Journalism in Utrecht. Linked In
Inge Janse (1981) is an investigative journalist from Rotterdam. He wrote for most major newspapers and magazines in The Netherlands. Inge is specialized in urban development, digitalisation, industry and climate change. He is furthermore interested in extreme and experimental music, literature and graphic novels, Feyenoord and making podcasts with his 3 year old daughter. LinkedIn
Tim de Jong An experienced qualitative researcher and behavioral scientist,He excels in in-depth interviews and investigative storytelling. As a former editor-in-chief at EMMA, he produced articles, podcasts, and videos, transforming analysis into creative content. Known for his openness building genuine connections that enhance my insights into human behavior.
Gillis Kersting is an editor and historical researcher, currently pursuing his PhD on the hybridisation of
the extreme right and authoritarianism in interwar Romania. Known for his expertise in uncovering
lost historical insights, he contributes to history magazines across the Netherlands, Belgium, and
Great Britain. For Dif 100Y Plus, his primary focus is on themes of work and brain food
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Jan Rotmans (Rotterdam, March 29, 1961) is a professor and scientist specializing in climate change, sustainability, and transitions. He has published over thirty books and three hundred scientific articles on climate change, climate modeling, and sustainable transformation. He is renowned for his work in transition management and his efforts to address complex societal challenges in sustainability and climate adaptation.Rotmans developed the global transition model TARGETS, which builds on the world model of the Club of Rome. He also founded the National Knowledge and Innovation Center for Transitions (KSI), which served as the foundation for the European Transition Network. Jan Rotmans is one of the pioneers of transition science and the initiator of ICIS, Drift, Urgenda (together with Marjan Minnesma), and Nederland Kantelt.
Paul M. de HaanFormer Partner at PWC. Founder EUDTG PwC Europe (coordinating European Tax initiatives ) en European Business Initiative on Tax (EBIT). Now working at stichting IBFD with trainings for tax programs in developing countries.
Jos de Blok, is a visionary innovator in healthcare and founder of Buurtzorg Nederland, he has transformed the healthcare landscape with his groundbreaking approach to community-based, person-centered care. He is internationally recognized and has received a prestigious British award for his contributions to healthcare. He has successfully established Buurtzorg in several countries worldwide. Today, De Blok is a sought-after speaker, inspiring audiences globally with his mission to simplify and humanize healthcare, restore trust in caregivers, and empower communities to care for one another.
Caroline van Van Dullemenworked as journalist for NRC, was secretary of the Dutch National Advise Board for Development and managing director of the Scientific Bureau of the politcal party Groen Links. In 2004 she founded the organistion World Grannys that is active for elderly people in development countries.