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To feed, house and secure a growing world population, we need to rethink the way we use scarce resources. Visit the Dutch pavilion at Expo 2020 to immerse yourself in our miniature climate and to join the conversation on how we can connect minds to secure water, energy and food.

Eliminating world hunger. Undoubtably this is one of the most important challenges we face as mankind. As the world population grows and industry soars, ensuring accessibility to sufficient, safe and nutritious food worldwide continues to test world leaders. Food security does not just mean all people at all times…

Reliable energy supply is critical for our daily lives. We need it for our homes, health, education and industries. In developing countries, a reliable and affordable energy supply is essential for sustainable economic growth. And yet, nearly 760 million people worldwide lack access to electricity, and nearly 2.6 billion lack clean cooking facilities.

  ​ In November 2021, we will present the Netherlands to the UAE, the Gulf and the global community at Expo 2020 Dubai. The Expo has 191 participating countries and will welcome millions of visitors. Economic ties between the Netherlands, the UAE, and the rest of the Gulf region are strong, and our…

In November 2021, we presented the Netherlands to the UAE, the wider Gulf region and the global community at Expo 2020 Dubai. The March mission focuses on integrated and sustainable future-proof solutions for water, energy and the circular economy.

The global demand for food is expected to more than double by 2050. Currently, as much of 70% of water and 30% of electricity usage worldwide goes towards food production. As the global water and energy demand are also projected to rise by 55 and 60% respectively, we find ourselves confronted with an untenable situation. In the future the majority of people will live in urban areas, meaning cities in particular need to step up their game. The WEF-nexus conference at Floriade Expo 2022 aims to explore how cities can unite water, energy and food.

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.

This episode of the Entrepreneurial Journeys podcast series highlights the urgency to fast-track energy transition in mitigating the effects of climate change. Dutch Climate Envoy, Jaime Bourbon de Parma explains the three biggest challenges that need to be addressed to accelerate energy transition to renewable…

Access to safe and clean water is essential to human rights and the foundation for a healthy life. However, today, people worldwide face unprecedented water access challenges exacerbated by climate change. Developing innovative ways to mitigate climate change and ensure the availability and sustainable management…