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In a world faced with the dual challenges of feeding a growing population and mitigating the impacts of climate change, the importance of healthy plants cannot be overstated. Plants form the foundation of life on Earth, offering essential ecosystem services, ensuring food security, and helping to maintain biodiversity.

Imagine Earth as a vibrant orchestra. Every species, from the towering redwoods to the tiniest beetles, plays a unique note, contributing to the rich symphony of life. This biodiversity isn't just beautiful background music; it's the very foundation of a healthy planet, providing us with clean air, fresh water, and…

Aria Samimi came to the Netherlands from Iran with a Dutch startup visa to launch his venture, InsectSense. The startup operates in deep tech with an aim to become a front-runner in developing innovations inspired by insects within the Agri-food and health industries. He was able to utilise one of the world’s leading…

On the Zeeland coast of the Netherlands, where land meets the sea, The Kingfish Company is redefining the future of aquaculture. Their land-based aquaculture model focuses on sustainability, using 100% renewable energy to raise premium Yellowtail Kingfish without antibiotics. This approach helps reduce overfishing and…

In the heart of Amsterdam, where creativity meets sustainability, Growy is redefining the future of farming. This innovative company is using AI-driven, fully automated vertical farming technology. Turning urban spaces into high-efficiency food-producing hubs. This approach addresses global food security challenges…

Climate change and population growth are two challenges that always show up when we talk about sustainability. But how can we talk about the future of our planet without talking about food? Food is no longer just a matter of taste and tradition, it is a critical component of global sustainability and public health…

On a planet where fertile soil is disappearing three times faster than it can regenerate, land degradation has quietly become one of the greatest threats to our food systems, ecosystems, and livelihoods. Worldwide, up to 40% of land is already degraded. And with climate change adding fuel to the fire, time is running…

Marker Wadden is a modern icon of Dutch hydraulic engineering, showcasing innovation with global appeal. Like Flevoland, which was once built from scratch on the bottom of the former Zuiderzee, Marker Wadden embodies the progressive spirit of the Netherlands, in Nieuw Land National Park. A group of artificial islands…

An estimated 2 million people live in areas susceptible to desertification. Desertification is largely a man-made problem caused by urbanisation, overfarming, deforestation and climate change. Reforestation is the most natural way to halt the process and replenish depleted soil. Trees also absorb CO2, thus slowing…