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Dr. Helen Toxopeus

Associate Professor 
Law, Economics and Governance
Utrecht University School of Economics
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship

Dr. Helen Toxopeus

Associate Professor
Entrepreneurship
h.s.toxopeus@uu.nl
Profile Publications Activities In the media Research Teaching Contact
Profile Publications Activities In the media Research Teaching Contact
Research areas

Publications

2024

Scholarly publications

Perera, C., Toxopeus, H., Klein, S., & Merfeld, K. (2024). Enabling justice for nature-based solutions in real estate development. Nature-Based Solutions, 6, Article 100148. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nbsj.2024.100148
https://research-portal.uu.nl/ws/files/252077612/1-s2.0-S2772411524000399-main.pdf
Chappin, M. M. H., Punt, M. J., Toxopeus, H. S., van Tilburg, N., de Jongh, C. L., Runhaar, H. A. C., & Spaas, G. H. J. (2024). How can networks address barriers to nature-based solutions? The case of agriculture and construction in the Netherlands. Landscape and Urban Planning, 251, Article 105147. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2024.105147
https://research-portal.uu.nl/ws/files/233419524/1-s2.0-S0169204624001464-main.pdf
Papari, C., Polzin, F., Toxopeus, H., Bulkeley, H., & Menguzzo, E. V. (2024). Can the EU taxonomy for sustainable activities help upscale investments into urban nature-based solutions? Environmental Science & Policy, 151(January), Article 103598. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2023.103598
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/432594/1-s2.0-S1462901123002472-main.pdf?sequence=1

Professional publications

Nicolas, R., Toxopeus, H., & Schotanus, F. (2024). Handreiking Inkoop en contractvormen voor de integrale aanpak van de openbare ruimte. Universiteit Utrecht.
https://research-portal.uu.nl/ws/files/237166081/CDOR_product_2_.pdf

2023

Scholarly publications

Nicolas, R., Toxopeus, H., & Schotanus, F. (2023). The ‘How’ of Public Value Creation: Public Procurement of Urban Nature-Based Solutions. Paper presented at IPSERA.
Sarabi, S., Frantzeskaki, N., Waldenberger, J., Alvarado, O., Raaimakers, D., Runhaar, H. A. C., Stijnen, C. A. E., Toxopeus, H. S., & Vrînceanu, E. (2023). Renaturing cities: from utopias to contested realities and futures. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 86, Article 127999. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2023.127999
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/429362/1-s2.0-S161886672300170X-main.pdf?sequence=1
Toxopeus, H., & Merfeld, K. (2023). Exploring business models for sustainability with nature as a key resource: a case study of urban nature-based solutions. SSRN. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4425414
Jagt, A. V. D., Tozer, L., Toxopeus, H., & Runhaar, H. (2023). Policy mixes for mainstreaming urban nature-based solutions: An analysis of six European countries and the European Union. Environmental Science & Policy, 139, 51-61. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2022.10.011
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/426569/1_s2.0_S1462901122003239_main.pdf?sequence=1

Professional publications

Bulkeley, H., Almassy, D., Fransen, A., Maia, S., & Toxopeus, H. (2023). Enhancing urban nature provision in the Netherlands: Background report. PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency. https://www.pbl.nl/sites/default/files/downloads/pbl-2023-enhancing-urban-nature-provision-in-the-netherlands-5022_1.pdf
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/437084/pbl-2023-enhancing-urban-nature-provision-in-the-netherlands-5022_1.pdf?sequence=1

2022

Scholarly publications

Bockarjova, M., Botzen, W., Bulkeley, H., & Toxopeus, H. (2022). Estimating the social value of nature-based solutions in European cities. Scientific Reports, 12(1), 1-7. Article 19833. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-23983-3
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/424922/s41598_022_23983_3.pdf?sequence=1
Tozer, L., Bulkeley, H., van der Jagt, A., Toxopeus, H., Xie, L., & Runhaar, H. (2022). Catalyzing sustainability pathways: Navigating urban nature based solutions in Europe. Global Environmental Change, 74, 1-11. Article 102521. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gloenvcha.2022.102521
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/420696/1_s2.0_S0959378022000590_main.pdf?sequence=1
Dorst, H., van der Jagt, A., Toxopeus, H., Tozer, L., Raven, R., & Runhaar, H. (2022). What's behind the barriers? Uncovering structural conditions working against urban nature-based solutions. Landscape and Urban Planning, 220, 1-13. Article 104335. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2021.104335
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/419074/1_s2.0_S016920462100298X_main.pdf?sequence=1

2021

Scholarly publications

Mayor, B., Toxopeus, H., McQuaid, S., Croci, E., Lucchitta, B., Reddy, S. E., Egusquiza, A., Altamirano, M. A., Trumbic, T., Tuerk, A., García, G., Feliu , E., Malandrino, C., Schante, J., Jensen, A., & Lopez Gunn, E. (2021). State of the Art and Latest Advances in Exploring Business Models for Nature-Based Solutions. Sustainability, 13(13), 1-21. Article 7413. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13137413
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/451820/sustainability-13-07413.pdf?sequence=1
Dorst, H., van der Jagt, A., Toxopeus, H., Tozer, L., Raven, R., & Runhaar, H. (2021). Structural conditions behind the barriers that impede the mainstreaming of urban nature based solutions in Europe. Abstract from 2021 Bratislava Conference Earth System Governance.
Toxopeus, H., Achterberg, E., & Polzin, F. (2021). How can firms access bank finance for circular business model innovation? Business Strategy and the Environment, 30(6), 2773-2795. https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.2893
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/413260/bse.2893.pdf?sequence=1
Toxopeus, H., & Polzin, F. (2021). Reviewing financing barriers and strategies for urban nature-based solutions. Journal of Environmental Management, 289, 1-11. Article 112371. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.112371
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/412013/1_s2.0_S0301479721004333_main.pdf?sequence=1

Professional publications

Dorst, H., van der Jagt, S., Toxopeus, H., & Runhaar, H. (2021). Blokkades voor nature-based solutions in duurzame steden. RO Magazine, 39(3), 63-66. https://research.wur.nl/en/publications/barriers-for-nature-based-solutions-in-sustainable-cities
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/419501/blokkades_voor_naturebased_solutions_in_duurzame_wageningen_university_and_research_544964.pdf?sequence=1

2020

Scholarly publications

Dorst, H. M., van der Jagt, A. P. N., Runhaar, H. A. C., Raven, R., & Toxopeus, H. S. (2020). Persistent barriers to the mainstreaming of urban nature-based solutions in Europe: a comparative case study investigating institutional complexity.. Paper presented at The 11th International Sustainability Transition conference (IST).
Toxopeus, H., Kotsila, P., Conde, M., Katona, A., van der Jagt, A. P. N., & Polzin, F. (2020). How ‘just’ is hybrid governance of urban nature-based solutions? Cities, 105, Article 102839. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cities.2020.102839
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/408620/1_s2.0_S0264275120311872_main.pdf?sequence=1

2019

Scholarly publications

Toxopeus, H., & Polzin, F. (2019). User crowdfunders: insiders or idealists? In Financing sustainable innovation : From a principal-agent to a collective action perspective (pp. 177-206). (ERIM PhD Series in Research in Management; Vol. 458). Erasmus Research Institute of Management. https://repub.eur.nl/pub/114018
Ewen, D., Maas, K., & Toxopeus, H. S. (2019). The impact of circular economy. In F. Boons, & A. McMeeking (Eds.), The Handbook of Sustainable Innovation (pp. 331-349). Edward Elgar Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781788112574
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/394390/_9781788112567_Handbook_of_Sustainable_Innovation_The_impact_of_circular_economy.pdf?sequence=1

2018

Scholarly publications

Toxopeus, H. S., & Maas, K. (2018). Crowdfunding Sustainable Enterprises as a Form of Collective Action. In T. Walker, S. Kibsey, & R. Crichton (Eds.), Designing a Sustainable Financial System : Development Goals and Socio-Ecological Responsibility (pp. 263–287). (Palgrave Studies in Sustainable Business In Association with Future Earth ). Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-66387-6_10
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/373297/Toxopeus_Maas2018_Chapter_CrowdfundingSustainableEnterpr.pdf?sequence=1
Polzin, F., Toxopeus, H., & Stam, E. (2018). The wisdom of the crowd in funding: information heterogeneity and social networks of crowdfunders. Small Business Economics, 50(2), 251-273. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11187-016-9829-3
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/362128/The_wisdom_of_the_crowd_in_funding.pdf?sequence=3

2017

Scholarly publications

Toxopeus, H. S., & Polzin, F. H. J. (2017). Characterizing nature-based solutions from a business model and financing perspective. Naturvation.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/370740/naturvation_characterizing_nature_based_solutions_from_a_business_model_and_financing_perspective.pdf?sequence=1

Popularising publications

Ewen, D., Ossenblok, L., Toxopeus, H. S., Braam, G., & Maas, K. (2017). Route Circulair: Een routekaart naar een circulair bedrijfsmodel. Koninklijke Van Gorcum. https://www.managementboek.nl/boek/9789023255857/route-circulair-dionne-ewen

2016

Scholarly publications

Polzin, F. H. J., Toxopeus, H. S., & Stam, F. C. (2016). The wisdom of the crowd in funding. Information heterogeneity and social networks of crowdfunders. . ( Sustainable Finance Lab Working Paper. ). Sustainable Finance Lab.
Polzin, F. H. J., Toxopeus, H. S., & Stam, F. C. (2016). The wisdom of the crowd in funding: Information heterogeneity and social networks of crowdfunder. (U.S.E. Discussion paper series; Vol. 16, No. 15). UU USE Tjalling C. Koopmans Research Institute.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/347984/16_15.pdf?sequence=1

Professional publications

Polzin, F., Toxopeus, H., Stam, E., Maas, K., & Kleverlaan, R. (2016). Nationaal Crowdfunding Onderzoek 2016: Onderzoek naar de motivaties, risico inschattingen en besluitvorming van crowdfunders in nederland. http://www.crowdfundingonderzoek.nl/
Toxopeus, H. S., Kleverlaan, R. J., & Polzin, F. H. J. (2016). Crowdfunding voor de lokale economie: kansen en uitdagingen. Tijdschrift voor het Economisch Onderwijs, 116.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/381570/TEO_Crowdfunding_.pdf?sequence=1

2008

Scholarly publications

Toxopeus, H. S., & Lensink, R. (2008). Remittances and financial inclusion in development. In T. Addison, & G. Mavrotas (Eds.), Development Finance in the Global Economy: The Road Ahead (1 ed., pp. 236). Palgrave Macmillan.
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