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From 9 to 15 percent renewable energy over four years
Between 2019 and 2022, the share of renewable energy in the Netherlands rose from 9 to 15 percent.
8 in 10 businesses are improving sustainability
The majority (79 percent) of businesses have implemented measures this year to make their operations more sustainable.
Nearly 8 in 10 drivers sometimes deliberately leave their car at home
In 2020, 78 percent of Dutch car drivers aged 18 and over said they sometimes deliberately left their car at home.
Three-quarters of Dutch concerned about impact of climate change
Almost all Dutch people aged 18 and over believe the climate is changing; 6 percent do not believe in climate change or are unsure.
Circular economy what we want to know and can measure
Circular economy: what we want to know and can measure
New report on sustainable development published
a detailed review of the country’s position with regard to the UN SDGs
The Circular Economy: starting progress measurement
The proposed monitoring system to track progress in the planned transition towards a circular economy.
Relatively high prosperity, but at a cost
The Sustainability Monitor 2017 was presented to the Dutch House of Representatives on 17 May.
Dutch Sustainability Monitor - indicator updates
The Dutch Sustainability Monitor provides an account of sustainability in the Netherland
Sustainable development
Durability
Measuring the SDGs: an initial picture for the Netherlands
Report of the first findings on where the Netherlands stands in terms of the SDG indicators.
SDGs for water – Three step approach for monitoring
Sustainable Development Goals for water – SDG 6.4 – Three step approach for monitoring
Dutch producers reduce waste of raw materials
The use of raw materials in the Dutch economy was reduced by 14 percent in the period 2004-2014.
Netherlands: not all SDGs set by UN achieved
On 25 September 2015 the United Nations formulated 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
DG Statistics Netherlands advises Prince Charles
DG Mr. Tjark Tjin-A-Tsoi participated in the advisory group at the ‘Measure what Matters: a Framework for Action’ forum last 12 July with HRH Prince of Wales.
Statistics Netherlands exploring indicators for Sustainable Development Goals
Statistics Netherlands exploring indicators to monitor progress on the Sustainable Development Goals set for 2030
DG Statistics Netherlands advises Prince Charles
Altogether 17 different main goals have been set by the UN for sustainable development
Statistics Netherlands exploring indicators for Sustainable Development Goals
SDGs are the new international benchmark for sustainable development in 193 countries.
International measurement of welfare in a broad sense
Smits develops Dutch measurement model further using 100 indicators and expand it into international measurement model
Dossier Sustainable development
Dossier Sustainable development