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Analysing changes in landscapes to answer big questions
- Kirsten de Beurs, the new Professor of Geo-information Science and Remote Sensing, wants to help her chair group answer big questions, develop... -
Global tipping points: threats and opportunities for our planet
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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'
- 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
- 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?
- 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,... -
Coastal river deltas threatened by more than climate change
- Worldwide, coastal river deltas are home to more than half a billion people, supporting fisheries, agriculture, cities, and fertile ecosystems. In a... -
Coastal river deltas threatened by more than climate change
- Worldwide, coastal river deltas are home to more than half a billion people, supporting fisheries, agriculture, cities, and fertile ecosystems. In a...