Mining the Mind

In our work, we constantly generate new knowledge and insights about sustainable development. Below, we share articles based on our work and research introducing new ways of thinking. We imagine what a sustainable society can look like, as well as publish tools and guides to help us get there.

All material is free to share and open source under Creative Commons (CC-BY-SA).

Highlights

Articles archive

Grid Night

A gridnight report from Esther Populier

Jul 2016

How To Truly Connect?

Sorry, non-Dutch readers, this article is only available in Dutch. Esther organiseerde voor ons de bijzondere Grid Night 'get connected'. In dit artikel zet ze uiteen waar…

Grid Night

Jul 2016

How To Truly Connect?

Sorry, non-Dutch readers, this article is only available in Dutch. Esther organisee…

Detroit

Dutch Agri-food and Greenhouse Technology Trade Mission to Detroit

Jun 2015

Detroit Urban Regen Launched

25 organizations from the Dutch agriculture, food, and greenhouse technology sectors visited Detroit on May 31, 2015 on a trade mission led by Simon Smits, Vice Minister for …

Detroit

Jun 2015

Detroit Urban Regen Launched

25 organizations from the Dutch agriculture, food, and greenhouse technology sectors v…

Cartegena fortress

How to transform deserted fortresses into major assets for the city

Feb 2015

Reinventing Cartagena's Fortress

During the17th century, a fortification system was designed in Cartagena, Murcia (Spain). Several castles, walls and fortresses were built in different strategic places for t…

Cartegena fortress

Feb 2015

Reinventing Cartagena's Fortress

During the17th century, a fortification system was designed in Cartagena, Murcia (Spai…

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Designing a refit for the existing IJtunnel to provide space for cyclists

Jan 2015

Cycling under water

Amsterdam needs a new solution for crossing the river IJ. Ferries run overtime to transport cyclists and pedestrians to the up-and-coming North area of Amsterdam. Expensive p…

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Jan 2015

Cycling under water

Amsterdam needs a new solution for crossing the river IJ. Ferries run overtime to tran…

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Visit from the directorate team DG Environment and International

Jul 2014

Muddy feet

This report was written by Marjolein Mann and Saskia Ras of the Environment directorate of the Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment. In order to find practical e…

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Jul 2014

Muddy feet

This report was written by Marjolein Mann and Saskia Ras of the Environment directorat…

Natural Capital

How to accelerate natural value systems

Feb 2014

Natural Capital & new innovation strategies

The land we grow our food on, water that flows through it, animals and plants living in this environment, and the oceans - the birthplace of life. This, and more, is our natu…

Natural Capital

Feb 2014

Natural Capital & new innovation strategies

The land we grow our food on, water that flows through it, animals and plants living i…