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Global tipping points: threats and opportunities for our planet
December 8, 2023 - The newly released Global Tipping Points Report, presented at the 28th UN climate summit in Dubai, emphasises a crucial moment for our planet. Threats... -
Climate summit COP28
December 6, 2023 - The COP28, the 28th UN climate summit, will take place in Dubai from 30 November - 12 December 2023. At this summit, UN member states will discuss the... -
Food security and the value of water
December 6, 2023 - The United Nations strive for ‘zero hunger’ in 2030. Meanwhile, over the past years, the number of people suffering from hunger and... -
Making water pivotal in the design of food systems
December 6, 2023 - Water plays a crucial role in our food systems and food security. Yet, it is insufficiently considered when designing these systems. This paper... -
AI system predicts illegal deforestation: Already prevented the clearing of 30 hectares near a gold mine'
December 5, 2023 - Deforestation is one of the major threats to the climate and vital habitats for humans and animals. Forest Foresight, the new intelligent system... -
Gerard Velthof Appointed as special professor of Soil Nutrient and Carbon Management
December 1, 2023 - As of December 1, 2023, the Board of Directors has appointed Gerard Velthof as special professor of Soil Nutrient and Carbon Management within the... -
River floods and plastics: where did the litter go when the Meuse flooded?
November 29, 2023 - Plastic pollution is a global problem and Dutch rivers are no exception. Anyone who has ever walked along their banks will know the sight of bottles,... -
Hester Biemans receives ERC Grant for research on food security around the Third Pole
November 24, 2023 - Hester Biemans, researcher specialising in Water and Food Security at Wageningen University & Research, has been honoured with a 2 million euro... -
Coastal river deltas threatened by more than climate change
November 24, 2023 - Worldwide, coastal river deltas are home to more than half a billion people, supporting fisheries, agriculture, cities, and fertile ecosystems. In a... -
Surinamese-WUR collaboration to improve soil health in Suriname
November 23, 2023 - Soil health is defined as the capacity of soils to perform different functions. It is assessed through the measurements of soil chemical, physical and...