In a world faced with the dual challenges of feeding a growing population and mitigating the impacts of climate change, the importance of healthy plants cannot be overstated. Plants form the foundation of life on Earth, offering essential ecosystem services, ensuring food security, and helping to maintain biodiversity.

Imagine Earth as a vibrant orchestra. Every species, from the towering redwoods to the tiniest beetles, plays a unique note, contributing to the rich symphony of life. This biodiversity isn't just beautiful background music; it's the very foundation of a healthy planet, providing us with clean air, fresh water, and the food on our plates.

Happy World Bicycle Day! 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency have selected a partner to operate the Netherlands pavilion during Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan. Van Der Linde Food, Catering & Events will provide event management, security, cleaning, waste management and maintenance.

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 they face.

In June 2024, the 67th ACODAL Water, Waste, and Energy Congress & Exhibition was held in Cartagena, the city that has been the focal point of Dutch-Colombian water cooperation. At this event the Netherlands Pavilion was hosted by the Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP) and the Holland House Colombia. Jan Willem van Bokhoven, director of Holland House Colombia, gives his perspective on the fifty-year-long partnership between the two countries committed to addressing environmental challenges.

Meet Dewi van de Weerd, the Netherlands’ Ambassador for International Cultural Cooperation and former Ambassador to Albania. In our discussion, Dewi shared insights into her role and vision for cultural diplomacy. Recently, Netherlands Branding and ICE (International Cultural Policy Unit) collaborated to develop a communications toolkit about the cultural sector and creative industries.