Written by Margaret Angula (University of Namibia), Prince Ansah (University of Ghana), Nivedita Mani (Gorakhpur Environmental Action Group), Lucia Scodanibbio (SouthSouthNorth) and Ingrid Gevers (Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation) As the climate challenges we face become ever more urgent, it is increasingly clear that we need to work together, in…
Greenhouse gas emissions from peatlands account for 2-3% of total emissions in the Netherlands. That is a significant contribution, which is why policymakers have turned their attention to peat. Is rewetting the solution? In early 2024, Wageningen University & Research peat researchers with expertise in soil science, ecology, landscape management,…
A new government coalition brings new opportunities to make the Netherlands safer as we are facing scenarios we could not dream about. While we argue over large-scale climate investments for 2050, we forget to prepare for the weather risks of today and tomorrow. Meaning the Netherlands is only moderately prepared…
