Halting biodiversity loss is an important and persistent problem. The occurrence of many species in the EU is expected to further decline between now and 2050. Taking the variety of people’s perspectives on nature into account could increase their level of engagement and that...
People relate to nature in several ways. In a series of videos, PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency presents four perspectives on the future of nature in Europe: Strengthening Cultural Identity, Allowing Nature to Find its Way, Going with the Economic Flow and...
According to a recent survey, Europeans have a broad conception of nature. For them, anything from primeval forests, birds of prey and swamps, to forest plantations, garden plants and large crop fields is natural. City parks scored the lowest in the ‘naturalness’ ranking,...
Nature provides all kinds of goods and services that offer economic opportunities, such as a water, food, building materials and recreation areas. However, this 'natural capital' is under pressure due to the growing world population and increased economic prosperity....
Resources imported into the Netherlands, such as soya, palm oil, cacao and tropical wood, are increasingly certified according to international market standards for sustainable production. Such production methods also cover the conservation of natural capital. This provides...
