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Dr Ir. André van Lammeren appointed Managing Director of the Environmental Sciences Group
- The Executive Board of Wageningen University & Research (WUR) has appointed Dr Ir. André van Lammeren Managing Director of the... -
Making ‘water and soil’ a guiding force in planning in nine rounds
- The effective application of the policy intention 'water and soil driven' in the Netherlands requires a different approach to Dutch planning; from... -
A century of extra CO₂ boosts photosynthesis in tropical trees
- The concentration of CO₂ in the atmosphere is rising rapidly, with numerous negative consequences for the climate. However, there is also a... -
Inauguration Ruud Bartholomeus: The urgency of working on water
- There is plenty of water in the Netherlands, but what about water that is used sustainably? That’s a different story. According to Ruud... -
A lifeline for insects? WUR develops irresistible crops
- According to several scientific studies, three-quarters of all insects have disappeared in the last 30 years. To counter this decline, scientists from... -
Landmark research: genetic diversity decline, but conservation efforts offer hope
- In the most comprehensive global analysis of genetic diversity ever undertaken, an international team of scientists has found that genetic diversity... -
The bear truth: conflict can be prevented with brand-new radar
- As human populations expand and climate change disrupts natural habitats, the Eurasian brown bear increasingly conflicts with people. A new technology... -
Changing boreal tree densities lead to higher wildfire risk and alter crucial forest functions
- The extensive northern forests of Canada, Alaska and Siberia are about to fundamentally change their tree density because of climate change. According... -
Unforeseen and substantial global increase in water usage and agricultural land raises concerns
- Can the world succeed in becoming more efficient with water and food resources, ensuring ample supply for nature's sustenance by 2050? No, according... -
Circular food production and plant-based proteins essential in tackling the biodiversity and climate crisis
- Circular food systems and increased consumption of plant-based proteins can improve global food security while reducing biodiversity loss, climate...