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Water and Maritime Top Sector figurehead Thecla Bodewes gives us her vision of the Martime Future: "As a delta, the Netherlands has developed solutions and we want to share them with the world."

How can we tackle the challenges of too much, too little and too dirty water. Many water challenges are man-made and the problems arising from it can only be tackled collectively. This is why we want to take action on and around World Cleanup Day, with our NL Waterway Cleanup.

The Maritime Masterplan sets out a roadmap towards smart and zero-emission shipping. Taking decisions today helps us achieve our global goals for 2050: The maritime future is NOW.

Our maritime sector has set out its vision for a sustainable blue economy in its Maritime Masterplan. The Maritime Future is NOW supports this masterplan for healthy and productive oceans and calls on the world to join in.

Delegates from almost 200 countries have reached a historic agreement on the UN Treaty of the High Seas to protect 30 percent of the ocean by 2030.

The Maritime Masterplan has been awarded 210 million euros from the National Growth Fund to accelerate the energy transition. The masterplan sets out a vision for smart and zero-emission shipping. This plan aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime sector significantly.

Dutch non-profit Ocean Cleanup is seeking solutions to resolve the problem of plastic soup, its latest initiative is to set a standard for recycled ocean plastic, turning it from trash into treasure. In doing so The Ocean Cleanup is closing the loop on ocean plastic.

Sustainability in shipbuilding is one of the foundations of the Netherlands’ innovation agenda. With a long-standing maritime tradition and a forward-looking approach, the Dutch maritime sector is striving to transform the way ships are built. Making them cleaner, smarter, and more environmentally responsible.

Planet Earth is made up of water for 70 percent, which is why it is called the Blue Planet. Most of the world's water (96 percent) is in the oceans. It is an important source for food, resources, energy, transportation, leisure and living space. The Netherlands seeks to become a partner in developing healthy and…