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PBL - Independent research for a future-proof Netherlands
Reaching 2030 climate goal becomes extremely unlikely; extra policy with rapid effect is needed
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Recent publications
Costs and benefits of synthetic nitrogen for global cereal production in 2015 and in 2050 under contrasting scenarios
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Topics
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raw materials
recycling
production chain
transition
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climate change
energy transition
heat transition
greenhouse gases
sun and wind
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nature reserves
ecosystems
agriculture
cultural landscape
Natura2000
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attracting foreign companies
spatial differentiation
regional strengths
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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.