PBL - Independent research for a future-proof Netherlands
There is a large gap between ambition and policy towards 2040; emission reductions for 2030 stagnate
PBL Academy Lecture 2026: A healthy diet, a healthy planet - Transformation towards a safe climate future
Recent publications
Unravelling biodiversity impacts of consumption: a production layer decomposition analysis for the Netherlands
From global ambition to national commitments: national target setting under the Global Biodiversity Framework
Topics
Circular Economy
raw materials
recycling
production chain
transition
Energy and Climate Change
climate change
energy transition
heat transition
greenhouse gases
sun and wind
Nature, landscapes and biodiversity
nature reserves
ecosystems
agriculture
cultural landscape
Natura2000
Regional economics
attracting foreign companies
spatial differentiation
regional strengths
About PBL
PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency is the national institute for strategic policy analysis in the fields of the environment, nature and spatial planning. We contribute to improving the quality of political and administrative decision-making by conducting outlook studies, analyses and evaluations in which an integrated approach is considered paramount. Policy relevance is the prime concern in all of our studies. We conduct solicited and unsolicited research that is independent and scientifically sound.