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Reducing city emissions together

In June, city administrators, businesses and investors came together in Helsingborg, southern Sweden, in celebration of Climate Impact Day to discuss climate-neutral and smart cities. The outcome was crystal clear: we have to act now. And we have to act together, as climate change seriously impacts life on Earth. The…
06 Jul 2022
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Climate change

With the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we agreed to leave no one behind, keep global warming in check, ensure countries could build climate resilience, and bring financial flows in line with those goals. This unique global agenda steers the world in the direction we want to go.
12 Aug 2022
Article Wonderwood Image @ Stefano Boeri Architetti

Here's Wonderwoods: The greener cities renaissance in Utrecht

In the heart of Utrecht, the Netherlands, a remarkable green project is set to redefine urban living and promote environmental sustainability.
27 Sep 2023
Article NL Hands Water iStock

Unique lease scheme tackles too little water in fast-growing urban areas

Rapid urbanisation in developing countries is exasperating the problem of too little water. Read how Aqua for all is breaking the cycle holding back investment and facilitating reliable water supplies.
17 Aug 2021
Article Green-roofed bus shelter in Utrecht

Join us to solve urban challenges together

As cities worldwide attract more and more people, public space is coming increasingly under pressure. Climate change and rapid urbanisation are intensifying the problems faced by people living in urban areas. Such a global problem requires a global cooperation. That’s why the Netherlands invites national and…
02 Nov 2021
Article Podcast Entrepreurial Journeys

Hear the stories of 8 entrepreneurs aiming to build a better world

In the podcast series Entrepreneurial Journeys, eight entrepreneurs share their dreams and efforts to help make the world a better place, today and in the future.
03 Nov 2022
Article Smart cities

A recipe for building climate-neutral cities together

A willingness to learn. Players keen to collaborate. Clear city challenges. And innovative solutions on the field. These are the elements already at hand to make our cities smarter, cleaner and more sustainable. Earlier this month, 34 ingenious companies from the Netherlands headed to Barcelona for this year’s Smart…
24 Nov 2022
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A glimpse into the future of transportation

The Netherlands has long been at the forefront of innovative solutions for sustainable living. Enter the 'National Individual floating Transport Infrastructure,' or NIfTI, a groundbreaking project that promises to transform the future of transportation. With its playful approach to science and a touch of science…
04 Oct 2023
Article Air-Cleaning Bicycles

Air-cleaning bicycles

The air around us is becoming dirtier, especially in the world’s larger cities. At the same time we have to deal with massive traffic congestion. Dutch entrepreneurs want to collaborate with governments, students and companies to make a smog free city and get people out their cars and use greener forms of…
23 Jan 2020

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