Profitable business models for carbon farming
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The European Carbon Farming project aims to take advantage of a natural process by experimenting with carbon sequestration techniques in agricultural areas. By storing CO2 in the soil, farmers not only improve their own soil, they also help to mitigate climate change – a service other companies are willing to pay for. The Carbon Farming pilot projects connect farmers to partners seeking solutions for their climate goals. By sharing the cost of investment, everybody wins.
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Training Uganda’s farmers of the future
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Uganda’s population is young, but a high unemployment rate means many young people struggle to build a life for themselves. At the same time, Uganda’s agriculture sector is desperate for practically trained young agripreneurs and labourers. With the average age of farmers around 60, Uganda’s farmers of the future are in high demand. Supported by the government of the Netherlands, NGO AVSI trains young Ugandans to become successful agripreneurs and agricultural employees.
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5 minute read
Future Protein NL
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As a large exporter of agricultural products, the Netherlands has an important role to play in switching to food systems for the future. Read more about alternative proteins in the Netherlands in our new Future Protein NL Magazine.
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The UAE & the Netherlands: continuing the dialogue
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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.
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Creating impact in cities through bottom-up initiatives
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As the world approaches 2030, more and more governments and municipalities are committing themselves to making cities more liveable and sustainable. Many initiatives are being implemented in various areas, such as climate adaptation, circular economies, and energy efficiency. All to realise the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set for 2030. We are now half way there in time, but still much needs to be done. How can we step up our efforts to safeguard our cities today and in the future?
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5 minute read
An ecosystem approach to boost sustainable food production
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Did you know that five billion people are expected to live in urban areas in 2030? How can cities continue to feed this urban population sustainably? This topic will be discussed during the Dutch Horticulture Day at Expo 2020 Dubai on 22 February 2022. The event will bring together agrifood and horticulture experts from around the world. They will explore new ways to apply an integrated ecosystem approach to boost food production.
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Meet the innovators that shine a light on the Winter Olympics
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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.
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