Katrien Rycken Belgium

Katrien Rycken is the director of Leuven 2030, where she leads initiatives that drive sustainable, inclusive, and forward-thinking urban development. She is passionate about fostering cross-sector collaboration and shared leadership to address complex societal challenges. Katrien emphasizes the human dimension of change, showing how issues like climate action intersect with health, well-being, and community care. Through her work, she inspires collective responsibility, helping communities engage with sustainability in practical, meaningful, and impactful ways.