Cutting Europe’s meat and dairy intake is beneficial for human health, the environment and climate
The current European diet is characterised by a high intake of meat, dairy products and eggs, leading to an intake of saturated fat and red meat that exceeds health recommendations. Livestock...
Dutch energy supply is at a tipping point. The share of renewable energy is expected to grow at an accelerated pace, up to 2023; in part due to the efforts of those involved in the Energy Agreement...
Philosophers’ Dialogue on Nature in Modern Society, Now and in the Future – Watch the videos!
On 11 November 2015, renowned philosophers Bruno Latour, Roger Scruton, Wilhelm Schmid and Annemarie Mol engaged in an inspirational, thought-provoking exchange of ideas on the fundamental value of...
If fast and substantial reduction in greenhouse gas emissions is postponed further, there are fewer options available to stay below the 2 °C warming target for the end of the century. Delayed action...
Global growth in CO2 emissions almost stalled in 2014
In 2014, the growth in global CO2 emissions from fossil fuel use and cement production slowed down to only 0.5% compared to 2013, while the world’s economy grew by 3%, showing a partial decoupling of...
Climate plans could reduce emissions significantly, yet still fall short of 2 °C
Climate plans submitted by countries in the run-up to the Paris Summit could deliver significant reductions in the emission of greenhouse gases. Without new climate policies, the world would emit...
PhD promotion: possibilities for integrated policy for air quality and climate change
Far-reaching climate policy usually goes hand in hand with less air pollution. These co-benefits could make it more attractive for countries like China and India to move towards a more efficient...
Climate action outside UNFCCC could be of same order as pledges by governments
International climate initiatives operating outside the global climate negotiations could deliver greenhouse gas emission reductions of 2.5 Gt CO2-equivalents by 2020 and 5.5 Gt CO2eq by 2030...
INDCs signal unprecedented momentum for Climate Agreement in Paris
INDCs are projected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in 2030 by up to 6 gigatonnes of CO2e, but 12 extra gigatonnes are needed to keep warming below 2° C. Existing policies and strong engagement by...
Nature in Modern Society, Now and in the Future – a philosophers’ dialogue
On 11 November 2015, PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency will host a philosophers’ dialogue on the future of nature and nature policy in the EU. Four distinguished philosophers, including...
PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency
