Tussen macht en beweging

The water transition requires new forms of collaboration and ownership that move beyond technical solutions. This practice-oriented research by Het PON & Telos, Tilburg University, and social designer Lianne van Genugten examines how power relations, conflicts of interest, and administrative inertia hinder innovation. Across three case studies, system constellations are used to reveal hidden dynamics—such as emotions, interests, and power structures—that shape collaboration between actors. This method fosters reflection, collective learning, and new action perspectives. The project offers insights into alternative governance models emphasizing collective ownership and socio-spatial innovation to strengthen transformative processes in water governance.