Environment & Sustainability

This text covers the history of traffic safety in the Netherlands, introduces the Sustainable Safety approach, presents its results, and discusses future developments and implications for traffic safety in the Netherlands and beyond.

Agriculture uses over one-third of habitable land and 70% of global water, contributing to 30% of greenhouse gas emissions. Sustainable agriculture aims to reduce environmental impact and promote fair conditions for farmers.

The construction industry has a considerable environmental impact as it requires a vast amount of resources and materials, while generating a significant amount of waste. How can it be made circular? 

In recent years, the digital transformation of German society has accelerated, sustainable development, as well as concerns about data protection and usage, now drives the discourse surrounding smart cities in Germany. 

A few decades ago, food sustainability was ignored in Europe, but now it's a major concern. The EU's Farm to Fork strategy is crucial for reaching climate neutrality by 2050, highlighting the need to overhaul the food system.

Urgent action is needed to meet Paris Agreement targets: cut emissions 45% by 2030, net zero by 2050. Innovations in climate tech, like EVs and solar, are crucial.

This text explores the fashion industry’s severe environmental impact, responsible for 10% of global CO2 emissions. It discusses textile waste, regulatory efforts, innovative solutions, and community-centered initiatives to promote sustainability.

This explainer provides an overview of the key design elements of the EU's ‘carbon border adjustment mechanism’ (CBAM) as part of the EU Green Deal's new approach to carbon leakage.

Carbon pricing is seen as the most efficient climate change mitigation policy, offering cost-effective greenhouse gas reduction. However, its social equity is in question, as higher fossil fuel prices impact different social groups unequally.

The Circular Valley is a regional initiative currently bringing together more than 50 companies and research organizations around Wuppertal, which aims to implement the idea of a circular economy into practice.