In the new report “Appetite for Change” scientists provide a recipe to halve nitrogen pollution from food production in Europe. This pollution is caused by poor use of nitrogen, particularly in…
Understanding equity perceptions of the half earth and sharing the planet’s scenario narratives
Equity is increasingly important in decision-making processes on biodiversity conservation, and relatedly agricultural development, but this dimension is hardly addressed in scenario development. In…
Scenarios for exposure of aquatic organisms to plant protection products in the Netherlands
The current Dutch authorisation procedure for calculating the exposure of aquatic organisms to plant protection products needs to be revised. For this reason, a new exposure assessment methodology for…
Food is a basic necessity of life. Our food production does have a downside for the physical environment, such as biodiversity loss and climate change. By putting consumers and supply chains at the…
The impact of urbanisation on food systems in West and East Africa
Urbanisation is a major driver of societal, environmental and economic change in both West and East Africa, affecting all aspects of food systems. This policy report provides insights into the current…
Growers, buyers and suppliers have not been sufficiently successful in reducing the use of chemical plant protection products. Policy is needed, by both the government and the sector, to stop the…
The scenario study ‘The Future of the North Sea’ explores the spatial and ecological impact of possible developments on the North Sea, up to 2050, with regard to nature, energy transition and food…
The occurrence of many species in the EU is expected to further decline, making it difficult to reach the 2050 policy vision. This study elaborates four ‘perspectives’ on the future of nature in the…
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