Feeding Beijing together
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A megacity is like a beast that needs to be fed continuously. How can Beijing meet the needs of its city dwellers? That’s where high-tech agriculture comes in. In the capital’s green belt, Xu Dan and his team are using new techniques to produce vegetables to meet Beijing’s growing demand for food.
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5 minute read
Unique lease scheme tackles too little water in fast-growing urban areas
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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.
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How technology can help clean water for resilient cities
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How can we tackle the challenges of too much, too little and too dirty water. Many water challenges are man-made and the problems arising from it can only be tackled collectively. This is why we want to take action on and around World Cleanup Day, with our NL Waterway Cleanup.
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Female entrepreneurship in LSH
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The past five years have seen a 29% increase in the number of female entrepreneurs in the Netherlands. However, only 36% of all entrepreneurs in the Netherlands are women. With initiatives popping up across the country, female empowerment is slowly but surely getting stronger. The next TOPX Summit will take place on 22-23 September in Oss, after a succesful and inspirational event in 2021 in Leiden.
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8 minute read
Smart City Magazine
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As our cities become more densely populated, pressure on public spaces are on the increase. At the same time, citizens want to see more greenery, experience less traffic congestion and breathe in cleaner air. Add the consequences of climate change and the pandemic to the mix. And you have quite a challenge on your hands.
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NL Energy Compact
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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.
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The Maritime Masterplan: towards zero-emission shipping
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The Maritime Masterplan sets out a roadmap towards smart and zero-emission shipping. Taking decisions today helps us achieve our global goals for 2050: The maritime future is NOW.
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5 minute read