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.

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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 …

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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…

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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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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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Natural Capital

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…

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The Future of Air travel

This article is meant as an impression of how air travel could develop beyond the next generation of aircraft. The functionality of air travel as it is today is very importan…

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