Article Tackling water conflict with innovative tools As one of our most valuable natural resources, water is an often-overlooked cause of conflict. With water becoming more scarce, water-related conflicts worldwide increase. A new early warning tool predicts where water-related conflict is likely to erupt, preventing escalation. 16 May 2020
Article Hague Justice Week 2023: “Making Impact for Justice” How can we increase access to justice for all? And how can we create greater impact at the local, national and international levels? Those are the topics of discussion for the second annual Hague Justice Week, to be held between 3-9 June 2023 in the Hague. During this event, actors from various sectors will… 04 Jun 2023
Article Netherlands raises a #WhiteCard for peace and sustainable development On the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, we put the #WhiteCard initiative in the spotlight which symbolises inclusion, tolerance and peace in sports and beyond. 06 Apr 2021
Article Join the celebration during the NL Sports Summer Enjoy a summer of sports together. Thanks to extensive health and safety measures, the games are back on. Whether you’re a fan of football, tennis, cycling, the Olympics, or all of the above, join us to cheer on TeamNL! 07 Jun 2021
Article The Game Changers: how sport events drive sustainable change An inclusive society with reduced inequalities. This is common goal among all members of the UN. An inclusive society means everyone can fully participate and belong in society, including those who are dealing with a disability. More than a matter of accessibility, true inclusion also relies on awareness and… 22 Jul 2021
Article How sports can help promote LGBTIQ+ inclusion Tomorrow we begin celebrating 25 years of pride in Amsterdam. Albeit a little different to the traditional street parties across the city. A number of small activities will still take place in the Netherlands during the week and Pride walk will go ahead on Saturday 7 August. Pride Walk is one of the… 29 Jul 2021
Article Innovative Olympic and Paralympic Games: research to knock it out of the park As a low-lying, densely-populated delta the Netherlands has had to be both creative and innovative. With a number of innovations launched in time for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, we have taken this global event to the highest level possible. 13 Aug 2021
Article Meet the innovators that shine a light on the Winter Olympics The winter Olympics in Beijing saw the Netherlands take home a total of 17 medals across events. But behind all the glitz and glory, technology also plays an important role to enable athletes to compete at their best. Let us give you an insight into the innovation that lights our athletes way towards gold. 17 Feb 2022