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PBL - Independent research for a future-proof Netherlands

Recap PBL Academy Lecture 2026

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PBL Academy Lecture 2026: A healthy diet, a healthy planet - Transformation towards a safe climate future

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Long-term outlook for Dutch aviation: the end of cheap flying? Decarbonization and capacity limits will reshape air travel growth in a mature market

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Links between climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution highlight need for policies that work together

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Recent publications

From Agenda to Action: Accountability Through Measurable Goals

Advancing Locally Led Approaches for people, climate and nature

Pathways towards just and nature-positive futures

The new NDCs for 2035

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.