Event
Contentious Governance: Sub-National Governments, Activists and Contested National Policies
About
Imrat Verhoeven discusses his book Contentious Governance at SPUI25, Amsterdam, on Wednesday 2 December 2026 at 20:00. Tamara Metze, Saskia Tempelman and moderator Martien Kuitenbrouwer join him.
What to expect
The event looks at how local governments and activists sometimes work together against national policies, which Imrat Verhoeven calls 'contentious governance'.
The book draws on three Dutch case studies: contested natural gas production, nearshore windfarms, and Carbon Capture and Storage.
- Talk with Imrat Verhoeven
- Tamara Metze and Saskia Tempelman speak
- Moderator: Martien Kuitenbrouwer
Questions
When does Contentious Governance: Sub-National Governments, Activists and Contested National Policies start and end?
Contentious Governance: Sub-National Governments, Activists and Contested National Policies runs Wednesday, 2 December 2026, 20:00.
Where is Contentious Governance: Sub-National Governments, Activists and Contested National Policies?
Contentious Governance: Sub-National Governments, Activists and Contested National Policies takes place at SPUI25, Spui 25-27, Amsterdam.
How can I reserve a place?
Reserve through the SPUI25 reservation page:
What is discussed?
The concept of 'contentious governance', where lower-level governments work with activists against national policies.
Three Dutch case studies: contested natural gas production, nearshore windfarms, and Carbon Capture and Storage
Power struggles and government-citizen relations
Amsterdam
Getting there
SPUI25, Spui 25-27, 1012 WX Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL
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