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In the run up to the COP27 in Egypt -with water being one of the main themes- and with the 2023 UN Water Conference in view, the Netherlands called on photography enthusiasts from around the world to create and share inspirational and thought-provoking environmental photography in our Water = Life photo…

2022 was international Year of Groundwater. The year ended with a UN Groundwater Conference and a plan to intergrate solutions to groundwater challenges.

A recent report co-authored by the International Labour Organization shows that if investment in nature-based solutions (NbS) is tripled, the implementation of nature-based solutions could:   create 20 million jobs  protect biodiversity and the climate  restore depleted land  …

Rising sea levels, drought and extreme weath­er are becoming more and more frequent, as climate change is coming closer to home. But how to capture that in a picture? Back in 2022, in the run up to the COP27 in Egypt, the Neth­erlands called on photography enthusiasts from around the world to create and share in…

The World Water Day 2023 was marked in 2022 with the three-day UN 2023 Water Conference co-hosted by the Netherlands and Tajikistan. Together delegates discussed some of the most pressing issues of our time ─ too much, too little and too dirty water. The conference promised to be a watershed moment and ended with over…

This year on World Wetlands Day, the Netherlands joins the global community in celebrating these vital ecosystems and their immense contributions to our planet's health and well-being. Nestled among our coastal landscapes, wetlands are not just picturesque landscapes; they are nature's sponges, filtering pollutants…

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…

In the Netherlands, the circular economy is seen as an essential approach to contributing positively to global issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Systemic changes are needed to mitigate the negative impact of a linear economy and use resources efficiently. Therefore, a collaborative…

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.

In celebration of World Oceans Day, the Netherlands invites you to reflect on the importance of marine biodiversity and our collective responsibility to protect it. This year's theme, "Awaken New Depths" emphasises the critical role oceans play in sustaining life on Earth and the urgent need to address the threats…