In a world where the demand for agrifood products continues to surge alongside concerns about climate change, resource depletion, and biodiversity loss, sustainable horticulture practices have become an urgent global priority. In the Netherlands, female entrepreneurs are taking the helm in sustainable agrifood and horticulture. 

The P4G Colombia Summit brought together more than 1100 government leaders, CEOs, entrepreneurs, NGOs and investors from 24 countries to accelerate climate finance for just transitions. Hosted by the Government of Colombia, City of Bogota and the National Business Association of Colombia on September 22-23, the Summit showcased businesses working on climate solutions, the challenges they face in accessing finance and the enabling policy frameworks required to channel finance to the countries and people who need it the most.   

Rembrandt, Vermeer, Van Gogh, Mondrian – the Netherlands has produced some of art history's most influential painters. From the Old Masters of the Dutch Era to cutting-edge contemporary design, the country is world-famous for its contributions to art and design. Despite its small size, the Netherlands' influence on the art world continues into modern times, showing that art reaches beyond paintings and museums and where the next generation of designers takes to the stage.

The coastline of the Netherlands is 400 kilometres long and results from a long history of land reclamation, various waterworks and flood disasters whereby the sea won back the land. But it's the coastline in the North (the Wadden region) with its specific currents and tides that makes this region an actual Unesco World Heritage area. In addition to its intrinsic value, this has driven sustainable development and local job creation for entrepreneurs since day one.

From inventions like the microscope to today's advanced therapies and exceptional healthcare systems, the Netherlands has always been at the forefront of medical innovation technology. Meet MIMETAS, one of the leading companies at the Bioscience Park in Leiden - recreating human organ systems in miniature with cells in the chips of their OrganoPlate® platform.

The quest for sustainable, high-quality protein has gained immense traction amid a universal drive toward health and environmental consciousness. With global population growth straining traditional sources, the spotlight's on alternative proteins. From innovative tech to sustainable practices, initiatives worldwide, notably in the Netherlands, drive a shift toward plant-based and lab-grown options for a more eco-friendly future.