Dossier
Climate, nature and energy
In 2030, 70% of Dutch energy must be renewable, as agreed in the Climate Agreement. That is why investments in wind and solar energy on land and at sea are substantial. Wageningen University & Research is investigating the opportunities for integrating wind turbines and solar panels into the landscape in a nature-friendly manner. We are also looking at the impact of (the extraction of) both renewable and fossil fuels on the ecosystem and how ecological effects can be mitigated.
Solar energy
To achieve the objectives of the Climate Agreement, the Dutch government is investing heavily in solar energy, among other things. This is reflected in a large increase in solar parks, in particular on agricultural land, often aimed at maximising energy yield. To do this in a sustainable and nature-inclusive way, Wageningen University & Research has developed the Solar Research Programme.
Wind energy
The large-scale development of offshore wind farms in the North Sea has far-reaching consequences for both nature and spatial planning, and therefore for all North Sea users. There are still many knowledge gaps for the government, wind energy sector, nature conservation organisations and the fishing and aquaculture sectors.
Researchers from Wageningen University & Research are also developing knowledge and techniques for minimising effects on nature in onshore wind turbines. This protects foraging areas of vulnerable birds and bats, and prevents economic damage for wind energy suppliers.
Offshore oil and gas
Offshore oil and gas extraction: what effect does it have on the nature of coast & sea? And what to do with discarded oil and gas platforms? Wageningen University & Research investigates ecological effects, but also opportunities for new nature around oil and gas platforms at sea.
News
Projects
Publications
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Daily weather data from Nizanda, Mexico (2006-2024)
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How do foodservice companies organize for inbound open innovation? Empirical evidence from a Dutch organization
British Food Journal (2024), Volume: 126, Issue: 5 - ISSN 0007-070X - p. 1809-1829. -
Towards increased shading capacity : A combined phenotypic and genetic analysis of rice shoot architecture
Plants People Planet (2024), Volume: 6, Issue: 1 - ISSN 2572-2611 - p. 128-147. -
Durability assessment of lignin-based asphalt for sustainable road construction
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Four epistemic reasons to consult religious traditions
Constellations (2024), Volume: 31, Issue: 1 - ISSN 1351-0487 - p. 85-97. -
Salinity, stocking density, and their interactive effects on growth performance and physiological parameters of white-leg shrimp, Penaeus vannamei (Boone, 1931), reared in inland ground saline water
Aquaculture International (2024), Volume: 32, Issue: 1 - ISSN 0967-6120 - p. 675-690. -
Place-based education through immersive virtual experiences — preparing biology students for the field
Journal of Biological Education (2024), Volume: 58, Issue: 2 - ISSN 0021-9266 - p. 406-429. -
Scientific Advisory Board of the European Forest Institute (External organisation)
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Exploring spiritual values in forest management practices in the Netherlands
Trees, Forests and People (2024), Volume: 16 - ISSN 2666-7193 -
Alle hens aan dek voor een ultieme lastpost
Aardappelwereld (2024), Volume: 78, Issue: 3 - ISSN 0169-653X - p. 33-36.