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class="field-item"><time datetime="2023-11-06T14:54:20+01:00">06</time> - <time datetime="2023-11-09T14:54:20+01:00">09 Nov 2023</time> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--location"><div class="field-location"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Amsterdam</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--title col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-8"> <h2> <span>Aquatech 2023</span> </h2> </div> <div class="event--show-more col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-1"></div> <div class="event-details-more col-xs-fluid-12 grid grid--wrap flex-space-between hidden"> <div class="event--link col-xs-fluid-12 col-lg-fluid-3"><div class="field-link"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="https://www.aquatechtrade.com/amsterdam">Aquatech</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--body col-xs-fluid-12 col-lg-fluid-9"> <p>Aquatech Amsterdam is the world’s leading water trade show for process, drinking and wastewater. Connect with water professionals from over all over the world, in the city of Amsterdam.</p> <p>Meet with over 20,000+ water professionals, expand your knowledge, discover new technologies and start-ups, meet existing and new customers.</p> <p> </p> <p>Photo: Aquatech 2022 - Lucas Kemper</p> <div class="event--image"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article_medium__nlplatform_desktop/public/2023-07/LucasKemper_Wateralliance_Aquatech_HR-67.jpg?h=2dd9f38d&itok=_kJrcTNU 1x" media="(min-width: 1280px)" type="image/jpeg" width="714" height="570"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article_medium__nlplatform_mobile/public/2023-07/LucasKemper_Wateralliance_Aquatech_HR-67.jpg?h=2dd9f38d&itok=P4zrW9UM 1x" media="(min-width: 0px)" type="image/jpeg" width="360" height="278"/> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/article_medium__nlplatform_desktop/public/2023-07/LucasKemper_Wateralliance_Aquatech_HR-67.jpg?h=2dd9f38d&itok=_kJrcTNU" width="714" height="570" alt="Aquatech 2022 photo Lucas Kemper" loading="lazy" /> </picture> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event grid grid--wrap views-row"> <div class="event-details col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-3"> <div class="event--date"><div class="field-event-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><time datetime="2023-09-22T17:41:13+02:00">22</time> - <time datetime="2023-09-23T17:41:13+02:00">23 Sep 2023</time> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--location"><div class="field-location"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Bogotá</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--title col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-8"> <h2> <span>P4G Summit 2023</span> </h2> </div> <div class="event--show-more col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-1"></div> <div class="event-details-more col-xs-fluid-12 grid grid--wrap flex-space-between hidden"> <div class="event--link col-xs-fluid-12 col-lg-fluid-3"><div class="field-link"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="https://p4gpartnerships.org/2023-p4g-colombia-summit">P4G Colombia Summit</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--body col-xs-fluid-12 col-lg-fluid-9"> <p><span lang="EN-US">This year the P4G Summit is hosted by the Government of Colombia in partnership with the City of Bogota and the National Business Association of Colombia (ANDI).</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">The Summit is being organised in Bogota between 22-23 September 2023. Building on the successes of the 2018 Copenhagen Summit and 2021 Seoul Summit, the Colombia Summit will unite world leaders, international organisations, policy makers, financial institutions, investors, businesses and civil society. It will showcase P4G’s innovative partnerships and models to support in-country transitions to a more equitable, zero-carbon and climate-resilient society.</span></p><p> </p><p><span lang="EN-US">The Summit’s main themes will focus on Biodiversity, Energy Transition and Sustainable Cities. It will elevate innovative climate solutions to the world stage and raise awareness among public and private sector leaders on replicable climate solutions in P4G partner countries in priority transition areas of food, water and energy. The Summit will be a global learning moment for entrepreneurs and high-level leaders to exchange knowledge on barriers and enabling systems required to mobilise climate finance.</span></p><p> </p><p>Here is the recap for the P4G Summit: <a href="https://nlplatform.com/articles/p4g-2023-colombia-summit-accelerates-climate-solutions">P4G 2023 Colombia Summit Accelerates Climate Solutions | NL Platform</a></p><p>Read more about <a href="https://nlplatform.com/p4g-netherlands">P4G Netherlands</a></p> <div class="event--image"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article_medium__nlplatform_desktop/public/2023-06/5EF69C~1.JPG?h=bc3f71b8&itok=_M7_gtkM 1x" media="(min-width: 1280px)" type="image/jpeg" width="714" height="570"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article_medium__nlplatform_mobile/public/2023-06/5EF69C~1.JPG?h=bc3f71b8&itok=EfYqWte4 1x" media="(min-width: 0px)" type="image/jpeg" width="360" height="278"/> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/article_medium__nlplatform_desktop/public/2023-06/5EF69C~1.JPG?h=bc3f71b8&itok=_M7_gtkM" width="714" height="570" alt="P4G project" loading="lazy" /> </picture> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event grid grid--wrap views-row"> <div class="event-details col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-3"> <div class="event--date"><div class="field-event-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><time datetime="2023-09-15T16:33:32+02:00">15</time> - <time datetime="2023-09-17T16:33:32+02:00">17 Sep 2023</time> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--location"><div class="field-location"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Contact your local Dutch embassy</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--title col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-8"> <h2> <span>NL Waterway Cleanup</span> </h2> </div> <div class="event--show-more col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-1"></div> <div class="event-details-more col-xs-fluid-12 grid grid--wrap flex-space-between hidden"> <div class="event--link col-xs-fluid-12 col-lg-fluid-3"><div class="field-link"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="https://nlplatform.com/nl-waterway-cleanup">NL Waterway Cleanup</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--body col-xs-fluid-12 col-lg-fluid-9"> <p><a>Every year, the Netherlands takes action to clear up waterways. As cohost of the UN Water Conference in New York together with Tajikistan in March 2023, the focus is to reiterate the call to take water action. We hope that by raising awareness about this issue, decision makers in politics, business and civil society will be also inspired to take Water Action.</a></p><p> </p><p>Photo: NL Waterway Cleanup in Croatia</p> <div class="event--image"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article_medium__nlplatform_desktop/public/2023-07/Croatia%20results%200dcb355b-3be8-4587-958a-ab4ba069071a_0.jpg?h=404059e4&itok=F3aTzx47 1x" media="(min-width: 1280px)" type="image/jpeg" width="714" height="570"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article_medium__nlplatform_mobile/public/2023-07/Croatia%20results%200dcb355b-3be8-4587-958a-ab4ba069071a_0.jpg?h=404059e4&itok=8LrKBs3b 1x" media="(min-width: 0px)" type="image/jpeg" width="360" height="278"/> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/article_medium__nlplatform_desktop/public/2023-07/Croatia%20results%200dcb355b-3be8-4587-958a-ab4ba069071a_0.jpg?h=404059e4&itok=F3aTzx47" width="714" height="570" alt="NL Waterway Cleanup in Croatia" loading="lazy" /> </picture> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event grid grid--wrap views-row"> <div class="event-details col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-3"> <div class="event--date"><div class="field-event-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><time datetime="2023-08-20T12:55:04+02:00">20</time> - <time datetime="2023-08-24T23:55:04+02:00">24 Aug 2023</time> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--location"><div class="field-location"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Stockholm</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--title col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-8"> <h2> <span>World Water Week 2023</span> </h2> </div> <div class="event--show-more col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-1"></div> <div class="event-details-more col-xs-fluid-12 grid grid--wrap flex-space-between hidden"> <div class="event--link col-xs-fluid-12 col-lg-fluid-3"><div class="field-link"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="https://www.government.nl/latest/weblogs/the-work-of-the-ministry-of-foreign-affairs/2023/stockholm-water-week">World Water Week</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--body col-xs-fluid-12 col-lg-fluid-9"> <p>The theme of World Water Week 2023 is <em>Seeds of Change: Innovative Solutions for a Water-Wise World. </em>It focusses on innovation at a time of unprecedented challenges and invites us to rethink how we manage water.</p> <div class="event--image"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article_medium__nlplatform_desktop/public/2023-07/Lake_mead_Hoover-Dam_Foto_FeltonDavis.jpg?h=fba44219&itok=lp05NIDw 1x" media="(min-width: 1280px)" type="image/jpeg" width="714" height="570"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article_medium__nlplatform_mobile/public/2023-07/Lake_mead_Hoover-Dam_Foto_FeltonDavis.jpg?h=fba44219&itok=an5hNgVj 1x" media="(min-width: 0px)" type="image/jpeg" width="360" height="278"/> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/article_medium__nlplatform_desktop/public/2023-07/Lake_mead_Hoover-Dam_Foto_FeltonDavis.jpg?h=fba44219&itok=lp05NIDw" width="714" height="570" alt="Lake Mead Hoover Dam Photo Felton Davis" loading="lazy" /> </picture> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event grid grid--wrap views-row"> <div class="event-details col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-3"> <div class="event--date"><div class="field-event-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><time datetime="2023-01-15T09:00:00+01:00">15 Jan</time> - <time datetime="2023-06-30T22:22:04+02:00">30 Jun 2023</time> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--location"></div> </div> <div class="event--title col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-8"> <h2> <span>Ocean Race</span> </h2> </div> <div class="event--show-more col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-1"></div> <div class="event-details-more col-xs-fluid-12 grid grid--wrap flex-space-between hidden"> <div class="event--link col-xs-fluid-12 col-lg-fluid-3"><div class="field-link"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="https://www.theoceanrace.com/en/racing-with-purpose/about">Ocean Race</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--body col-xs-fluid-12 col-lg-fluid-9"> <p>The Ocean Race starts in Alicante Spain. This year the racing yachts will be racing for the ocean as well as across it. For the first time the Ocean Race will be climate positive reducing its emissions by 75%. Organisers have consulted with host cities to reduce their carbon footprints during events surrounding the race.</p> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event grid grid--wrap views-row"> <div class="event-details col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-3"> <div class="event--date"><div class="field-event-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><time datetime="2023-06-11T11:00:00+02:00">11</time> - <time datetime="2023-06-16T19:00:00+02:00">16 Jun 2023</time> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--location"><div class="field-location"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Sacramento, USA. </p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--title col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-8"> <h2> <span>Dutch pavilion at the EVS36 and a mission to San Francisco</span> </h2> </div> <div class="event--show-more col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-1"></div> <div class="event-details-more col-xs-fluid-12 grid grid--wrap flex-space-between hidden"> <div class="event--link col-xs-fluid-12 col-lg-fluid-3"><div class="field-link"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="https://www.rvo.nl/evenementen/paviljoen-en-missie-evs36-san-francisco">Learn more</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--body col-xs-fluid-12 col-lg-fluid-9"> <p>Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exposition (EVS36) is the largest symposium and trade fair in the world for electric vehicles. This year's theme is 'Driving the transition to e-mobility.' </p> <p>Are you active in electric transport? Are you curious about international developments in this region? And, would you like to know more about partnership opportunities in the American market for electric transport?</p> <p>Join the official Dutch Pavilion at EVS36 and let's solve global transportation challenges together!</p> <p>After the mission and symposium, you have the opportunity to be part of a mission to the San Francisco Bay Area. The programme on this mission includes matchmaking, company visits, and a networking reception. At the end of this mission, you can make your own appointments in San Francisco to continue your partnership building. </p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Participation in the Dutch Pavilion and the mission is intended for: </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li>Dutch companies and organisations; </li> <li>active in electric transport, such as passenger or freight transport; </li> <li>active in sustainable transport, such as bicycles and cargo bikes;</li> <li>working in the private or public sector. </li> </ul> <p>Will you join us? <a href="https://www.rvo.nl/evenementen/paviljoen-en-missie-evs36-san-francisco">Learn more and sign up</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event grid grid--wrap views-row"> <div class="event-details col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-3"> <div class="event--date"><div class="field-event-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><time datetime="2023-05-30T16:33:28+02:00">30 May</time> - <time datetime="2023-06-02T16:33:28+02:00">02 Jun 2023</time> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--location"><div class="field-location"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Helsinki, Finland</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--title col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-8"> <h2> <span>WCEF 2023</span> </h2> </div> <div class="event--show-more col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-1"></div> <div class="event-details-more col-xs-fluid-12 grid grid--wrap flex-space-between hidden"> <div class="event--link col-xs-fluid-12 col-lg-fluid-3"><div class="field-link"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="https://wcef2023.com/">Check out WCEF 2023</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--body col-xs-fluid-12 col-lg-fluid-9"> <p>The Netherlands is official partner of the World Circular Economic Forum 2023.</p> <p>On behalf of the Netherlands, Holland Circular Hotspot, the Netherlands Ministry of Infrastructure and Water management, together with the Embassies in the Nordics and the Baltics are organising the programme focussing on circular plastics and circular construction as well as other circular topics.</p> <p> </p> <div class="event--image"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article_medium__nlplatform_desktop/public/2023-04/medium_wcef2023_tunnukset_outlines_primary%20light.jpg?h=04d92ac6&itok=QFBzwUrt 1x" media="(min-width: 1280px)" type="image/jpeg" width="714" height="570"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article_medium__nlplatform_mobile/public/2023-04/medium_wcef2023_tunnukset_outlines_primary%20light.jpg?h=04d92ac6&itok=_mI6lVL4 1x" media="(min-width: 0px)" type="image/jpeg" width="360" height="278"/> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/article_medium__nlplatform_desktop/public/2023-04/medium_wcef2023_tunnukset_outlines_primary%20light.jpg?h=04d92ac6&itok=QFBzwUrt" width="714" height="570" alt="WCEF 2023" loading="lazy" /> </picture> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event grid grid--wrap views-row"> <div class="event-details col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-3"> <div class="event--date"><div class="field-event-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><time datetime="2023-05-11T12:28:07+02:00">11 May 2023</time> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--location"><div class="field-location"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Brussels</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--title col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-8"> <h2> <span>Plastic Health Summit 2023</span> </h2> </div> <div class="event--show-more col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-1"></div> <div class="event-details-more col-xs-fluid-12 grid grid--wrap flex-space-between hidden"> <div class="event--link col-xs-fluid-12 col-lg-fluid-3"><div class="field-link"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="https://summit.plasticsoupfoundation.org/">Summit</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--body col-xs-fluid-12 col-lg-fluid-9"> <p>The Netherlands is at the forefront of research into the <a href="https://nlplatform.com/articles/keeping-momentum-research-microplastics-and-health">health effects of microplastics</a>. To underline the urgency of addressing this global challenge, the Plastic Soup Foundation is taking its <a href="https://summit.plasticsoupfoundation.org/">Plastic Health Summit 2023 - Plastic Soup Foundation</a> to Brussels on 11 May.</p> <p>Here experts will present ground-breaking studies, share innovations and solutions and discuss the upcoming <a href="https://www.undp.org/ghana/publications/towards-global-plastics-treaty-0">Global Plastics Pact</a>.</p> <p>Read <a href="https://nlplatform.com/articles/plastic-soup-foundation-explains-why-microplastics-are-issue">interview with Maria Bos of the Plastic Soup Foundation over microplastics</a>.</p> <p>Photo: Strand of microplastic Photo: M. Danny</p> <div class="event--image"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article_medium__nlplatform_desktop/public/2023-01/Microplastic_Photo-M.Danny25_1.jpg?h=579d864d&itok=-3PljYDp 1x" media="(min-width: 1280px)" type="image/jpeg" width="714" height="570"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article_medium__nlplatform_mobile/public/2023-01/Microplastic_Photo-M.Danny25_1.jpg?h=579d864d&itok=T63qLXLM 1x" media="(min-width: 0px)" type="image/jpeg" width="360" height="278"/> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/article_medium__nlplatform_desktop/public/2023-01/Microplastic_Photo-M.Danny25_1.jpg?h=579d864d&itok=-3PljYDp" width="714" height="570" alt="Photo: Strand of microplastic Photo: M. Danny" loading="lazy" /> </picture> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event grid grid--wrap views-row"> <div class="event-details col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-3"> <div class="event--date"><div class="field-event-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><time datetime="2023-03-22T09:30:30+01:00">22</time> - <time datetime="2023-03-24T19:00:00+01:00">24 Mar 2023</time> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--location"></div> </div> <div class="event--title col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-8"> <h2> <span>UN 2023 Water Conference </span> </h2> </div> <div class="event--show-more col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-1"></div> <div class="event-details-more col-xs-fluid-12 grid grid--wrap flex-space-between hidden"> <div class="event--link col-xs-fluid-12 col-lg-fluid-3"><div class="field-link"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="https://sdgs.un.org/conferences/water2023">Water Action</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--body col-xs-fluid-12 col-lg-fluid-9"> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>In March 2023, the Netherlands will co-host the <a href="https://sdgs.un.org/conferences/water2023">UN 2023 Water Conference</a> in New York together with Tajiskistan. With more than 40 percent of the global population facing water scarcity, 80 percent of wastewater discharged without treatment and 90 percent of all natural disasters being water-related, the conference seeks to strengthen the world’s commitment to resolving water issues. In the run up to the conference, the first preliminary meetings have taken place in which delegates set out their vision for inclusive, action-oriented, multi-disciplined and cross-sectoral solutions.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div class="event--image"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article_medium__nlplatform_desktop/public/2022-09/Water_Action_Agenda_2June22_v4.2_0.jpg?h=909f5360&itok=LP8Roza6 1x" media="(min-width: 1280px)" type="image/jpeg" width="714" height="570"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article_medium__nlplatform_mobile/public/2022-09/Water_Action_Agenda_2June22_v4.2_0.jpg?h=909f5360&itok=Q3omoA-u 1x" media="(min-width: 0px)" type="image/jpeg" width="360" height="278"/> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/article_medium__nlplatform_desktop/public/2022-09/Water_Action_Agenda_2June22_v4.2_0.jpg?h=909f5360&itok=LP8Roza6" width="714" height="570" alt="Water action agenda" loading="lazy" /> </picture> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event grid grid--wrap views-row"> <div class="event-details col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-3"> <div class="event--date"><div class="field-event-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><time datetime="2023-03-18T18:03:00+01:00">18</time> - <time datetime="2023-03-24T18:03:00+01:00">24 Mar 2023</time> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--location"><div class="field-location"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>New York</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--title col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-8"> <h2> <span>New York Water Week</span> </h2> </div> <div class="event--show-more col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-1"></div> <div class="event-details-more col-xs-fluid-12 grid grid--wrap flex-space-between hidden"> <div class="event--link col-xs-fluid-12 col-lg-fluid-3"><div class="field-link"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="https://nywaterweek.com/">New York Water Week</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--body col-xs-fluid-12 col-lg-fluid-9"> <p>Want to make waves in New York City?</p> <p>In March 2023, the world will gather in New York City for a historic UN Conference dedicated to water. This will be a unique moment to unite the world, to create awareness on water as an enabler, accelerator and solution for the sustainable development of our planet, and to showcase innovative organisations, ecosystems and communities that are focused on:</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Resilient cites</li> <li>Youth and education</li> <li>Water, innovation and business</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div class="event--image"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article_medium__nlplatform_desktop/public/2023-01/New-York-water-Photo-37646.jpg?h=0d27ee61&itok=-4a9Wtg_ 1x" media="(min-width: 1280px)" type="image/jpeg" width="714" height="570"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article_medium__nlplatform_mobile/public/2023-01/New-York-water-Photo-37646.jpg?h=0d27ee61&itok=SJO5TAcp 1x" media="(min-width: 0px)" type="image/jpeg" width="360" height="278"/> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/article_medium__nlplatform_desktop/public/2023-01/New-York-water-Photo-37646.jpg?h=0d27ee61&itok=-4a9Wtg_" width="714" height="570" alt="New York from the water Photo: Pixabay" loading="lazy" /> </picture> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event grid grid--wrap views-row"> <div class="event-details col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-3"> <div class="event--date"><div class="field-event-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><time datetime="2023-01-05T08:00:00+01:00">05</time> - <time datetime="2023-01-08T18:00:00+01:00">08 Jan 2023</time> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--location"><div class="field-location"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Las Vegas, Nevada</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--title col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-8"> <h2> <span>CES Las Vegas</span> </h2> </div> <div class="event--show-more col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-1"></div> <div class="event-details-more col-xs-fluid-12 grid grid--wrap flex-space-between hidden"> <div class="event--link col-xs-fluid-12 col-lg-fluid-3"><div class="field-link"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="https://acceleratethechange.nl/en/nl-ces-las-vegas">Learn more</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--body col-xs-fluid-12 col-lg-fluid-9"> <p>CES Las Vegas is the world's biggest gathering place for tech innovators of all sizes to build their brands — by exhibiting, speaking, sponsoring, attending or holding business meetings. Naturally, this is where the Netherlands will be present too, with a large delegation of the most promising startups and scale-ups leading the way in responsible tech.</p> <div class="event--image"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article_medium__nlplatform_desktop/public/2022-11/web3-metaverse-t-1903x609.png?h=780ee2de&itok=gT9aJfSo 1x" media="(min-width: 1280px)" type="image/png" width="714" height="570"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article_medium__nlplatform_mobile/public/2022-11/web3-metaverse-t-1903x609.png?h=780ee2de&itok=K_eAgMx5 1x" media="(min-width: 0px)" type="image/png" width="360" height="278"/> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/article_medium__nlplatform_desktop/public/2022-11/web3-metaverse-t-1903x609.png?h=780ee2de&itok=gT9aJfSo" width="714" height="570" alt="CES metaverse image " loading="lazy" /> </picture> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event grid grid--wrap views-row"> <div class="event-details col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-3"> <div class="event--date"><div class="field-event-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><time datetime="2022-12-06T09:00:00+01:00">06</time> - <time datetime="2022-12-08T20:00:00+01:00">08 Dec 2022</time> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--location"><div class="field-location"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Kigali, Rwanda</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--title col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-8"> <h2> <span>World Circular Economy Forum</span> </h2> </div> <div class="event--show-more col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-1"></div> <div class="event-details-more col-xs-fluid-12 grid grid--wrap flex-space-between hidden"> <div class="event--link col-xs-fluid-12 col-lg-fluid-3"><div class="field-link"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="https://www.wcef2022.com/">WCEF2022</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--body col-xs-fluid-12 col-lg-fluid-9"> <p>For the first time, the World Circular Economy Forum is being hosted on the African Continent. In Rwanda, the World Circular Economy Forum 2022 will bring together forward-looking thinkers and makers and circular-economy gamechangers. The event can be attended live or online and is free of charge.</p> <p>This year's theme is: From Africa to the World.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event grid grid--wrap views-row"> <div class="event-details col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-3"> <div class="event--date"><div class="field-event-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><time datetime="2022-12-07T09:00:00+01:00">07</time> - <time datetime="2022-12-08T19:00:00+01:00">08 Dec 2022</time> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--location"></div> </div> <div class="event--title col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-8"> <h2> <span>UN-Water Summit on Groundwater 2022</span> </h2> </div> <div class="event--show-more col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-1"></div> <div class="event-details-more col-xs-fluid-12 grid grid--wrap flex-space-between hidden"> <div class="event--link col-xs-fluid-12 col-lg-fluid-3"><div class="field-link"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="https://groundwater-summit.org/">UN Groundwater Summit</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--body col-xs-fluid-12 col-lg-fluid-9"> <p>2022 marks UN Year of Groundwater, 70 percent of the Earth's surface is covered by water, but only 1 percent is fresh water. And out of that 1 percent 99 percent is groundwater.</p> <p>Little is know about groundwater which is why the UN-Water Summit on Groundwater 2022 aims to raise awareness about groundwater at the highest possible level.</p> <p>Using the UN World Water Development Report 2022, the summit will determine how to use and protect this valuable resource more responsibly and sustainably. The summit is a step up to the UN 2023 Water Conference.</p> <div class="event--image"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article_medium__nlplatform_desktop/public/2022-10/groundwater_Pavel-Danily_pexels-photo-9065437.jpeg?h=ed15b10d&itok=YWR_TTbe 1x" media="(min-width: 1280px)" type="image/jpeg" width="714" height="570"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article_medium__nlplatform_mobile/public/2022-10/groundwater_Pavel-Danily_pexels-photo-9065437.jpeg?h=ed15b10d&itok=UiFNRETt 1x" media="(min-width: 0px)" type="image/jpeg" width="360" height="278"/> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/article_medium__nlplatform_desktop/public/2022-10/groundwater_Pavel-Danily_pexels-photo-9065437.jpeg?h=ed15b10d&itok=YWR_TTbe" width="714" height="570" alt="Groundwater - Pexels Photographer Pavel Danily" loading="lazy" /> </picture> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event grid grid--wrap views-row"> <div class="event-details col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-3"> <div class="event--date"><div class="field-event-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><time datetime="2022-11-28T10:00:00+01:00">28</time> - <time datetime="2022-11-30T18:00:00+01:00">30 Nov 2022</time> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--location"></div> </div> <div class="event--title col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-8"> <h2> <span>A trade mission to Vietnam</span> </h2> </div> <div class="event--show-more col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-1"></div> <div class="event-details-more col-xs-fluid-12 grid grid--wrap flex-space-between hidden"> <div class="event--link col-xs-fluid-12 col-lg-fluid-3"></div> <div class="event--body col-xs-fluid-12 col-lg-fluid-9"> <p>Vietnam and the Netherlands share a dedication to bringing about circular and carbon-neutral economies. Just like Vietnam, the Netherlands strives towards a society where economic prosperity, environmental sustainability and social equality go hand in hand. From 28 to 30 November, a Dutch delegation of nearly 50 companies will be at the Green Economy Forum & Exhibition 2022 to connect with potential partners in Vietnam and move towards a green economic transformation. Find out more about the companies in attendance by checking the mission booklet below. </p> <p> </p> <a href="https://nlplatform.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Vietnam1122_missionbooklet.pdf"><img alt="example" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="c78bd8d2-70c5-4e5b-ad3e-12a7431a8384" height="376" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Click%20here%20to%20read%20or%20download%20the%20mission%20booklet.png" width="264" class="align-center" loading="lazy"></a> <p> </p> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event grid grid--wrap views-row"> <div class="event-details col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-3"> <div class="event--date"><div class="field-event-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><time datetime="2022-11-17T09:00:00+01:00">17</time> - <time datetime="2022-11-18T21:00:00+01:00">18 Nov 2022</time> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--location"></div> </div> <div class="event--title col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-8"> <h2> <span>Slush</span> </h2> </div> <div class="event--show-more col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-1"></div> <div class="event-details-more col-xs-fluid-12 grid grid--wrap flex-space-between hidden"> <div class="event--link col-xs-fluid-12 col-lg-fluid-3"><div class="field-link"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="https://acceleratethechange.nl/en/nl-slush">Learn more</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--body col-xs-fluid-12 col-lg-fluid-9"> <p>Slush is about to take over Helsinki, drawing in tech-enthusiast from all over the world. The Netherlands will be present again, on a mission to fast-forward responsible tech. This year joined by a delegation of promising startups and scale-ups, bigger than ever and eager to connect, inspire, be inspired and to make a long-lasting impression.</p> <div class="event--image"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article_medium__nlplatform_desktop/public/2022-10/Slush%20mohammad-saifullah-ZV9Av4o46Ac-unsplash%20%281%29_1.jpg?h=7080804d&itok=VdmVd0Jo 1x" media="(min-width: 1280px)" type="image/jpeg" width="714" height="570"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article_medium__nlplatform_mobile/public/2022-10/Slush%20mohammad-saifullah-ZV9Av4o46Ac-unsplash%20%281%29_1.jpg?h=7080804d&itok=U1lFHNv7 1x" media="(min-width: 0px)" type="image/jpeg" width="360" height="278"/> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/article_medium__nlplatform_desktop/public/2022-10/Slush%20mohammad-saifullah-ZV9Av4o46Ac-unsplash%20%281%29_1.jpg?h=7080804d&itok=VdmVd0Jo" width="714" height="570" alt="Photography Slush" loading="lazy" /> </picture> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event grid grid--wrap views-row"> <div class="event-details col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-3"> <div class="event--date"><div class="field-event-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><time datetime="2022-11-14T10:00:00+01:00">14</time> - <time datetime="2022-11-18T18:00:00+01:00">18 Nov 2022</time> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--location"></div> </div> <div class="event--title col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-8"> <h2> <span>Circular economy mission to California</span> </h2> </div> <div class="event--show-more col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-1"></div> <div class="event-details-more col-xs-fluid-12 grid grid--wrap flex-space-between hidden"> <div class="event--link col-xs-fluid-12 col-lg-fluid-3"></div> <div class="event--body col-xs-fluid-12 col-lg-fluid-9"> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Cities are the heart of human activity. By 2050, 70 percent of the global population will live in urban areas. Up to three quarters of global resources are consumed by urban activities and they account for 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The challenges faced by both Californian and Dutch neighborhoods are manifold. </span></span></span></span></span>The solutions lie in a circular approach to building neighborhoods. While helping achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), circular neighborhoods also create a fairer and more </span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span>liveable</span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span> world for all<span><span><span><span><span>.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>The PIB Circular Neighborhoods Netherlands-California brings together 11 organizations and companies which each play a key role in building the resilient and regenerative cities of the future. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p>Click on the mission booklet below to learn more about the innovative participating Dutch circular economy companies:</p> <p><a href="https://nlplatform.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Mission_booklet%20_Circular-neighborhoods-US-FINAL.pdf"><img alt="Circular neighborhoods California mission booklet " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="c23ef83d-2c63-48ab-9d22-8679a519566f" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Knipsel-missieboekje_0.JPG" width="284" height="401" loading="lazy"></a></p> <div class="event--image"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article_medium__nlplatform_desktop/public/2022-11/Schoonschip4_AlanJensen.jpg?h=c6980913&itok=t8qtlvSi 1x" media="(min-width: 1280px)" type="image/jpeg" width="714" height="570"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/article_medium__nlplatform_mobile/public/2022-11/Schoonschip4_AlanJensen.jpg?h=c6980913&itok=Gat-78A8 1x" media="(min-width: 0px)" type="image/jpeg" width="360" height="278"/> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/article_medium__nlplatform_desktop/public/2022-11/Schoonschip4_AlanJensen.jpg?h=c6980913&itok=t8qtlvSi" width="714" height="570" alt="Schoonschip Photographer: Alan Jensen" loading="lazy" /> </picture> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event grid grid--wrap views-row"> <div class="event-details col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-3"> <div class="event--date"><div class="field-event-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><time datetime="2022-10-24T16:00:33+02:00">24</time> - <time datetime="2022-10-28T16:00:33+02:00">28 Oct 2022</time> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--location"><div class="field-location"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Australia</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--title col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-8"> <h2> <span>Australia mission</span> </h2> </div> <div class="event--show-more col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-1"></div> <div class="event-details-more col-xs-fluid-12 grid grid--wrap flex-space-between hidden"> <div class="event--link col-xs-fluid-12 col-lg-fluid-3"></div> <div class="event--body col-xs-fluid-12 col-lg-fluid-9"> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>The circular economy and use of resource recovery from waste helps to make the best of the world's limited resources. Accelerating the transition to a circular economy, while also creating jobs and economic growth.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>During the Netherlands' mission on waste and circularity to </span>Australia, the Partner's in Business cluster of Dutch businesses participating in <span>Waste and Circular Business Australia-Netherlands (</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US"><span><span>WCBAN)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span> <span><span><span><span>hope - together with their Australian counterparts - to create a sustainable and integrated waste management sector through </span></span><span><span><span>public and private partnerships. Together we can develop</span></span></span></span></span> solutions and services for an integrated waste management system. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>Check out the companies participating in WCBAN, which covers the entire waste management value chain, from material recovery facilities and recycling infrastructure to (small-scale) waste-to-energy systems and knowledge transfer.</span></span></p> <a href="/sites/default/files/2022-10/Waste-CE-Australia_Mission-Booklet.pdf"><img alt="Waste and Circularity Australia" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="befad339-4a14-47df-934a-057649eca1ea" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Waste%20%26%20circularity%20trade%20mission%20to%20Australia%20websize.png" class="align-center" width="354" height="500" loading="lazy"></a> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event grid grid--wrap views-row"> <div class="event-details col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-3"> <div class="event--date"><div class="field-event-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><time datetime="2022-10-18T16:44:57+02:00">18</time> - <time datetime="2022-10-22T16:44:57+02:00">22 Oct 2022</time> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--location"><div class="field-location"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Lyon, France</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--title col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-8"> <h2> <span>Equip Auto</span> </h2> </div> <div class="event--show-more col-xs-fluid-12 col-md-fluid-1"></div> <div class="event-details-more col-xs-fluid-12 grid grid--wrap flex-space-between hidden"> <div class="event--link col-xs-fluid-12 col-lg-fluid-3"><div class="field-link"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><a href="https://www.equipauto.com/">Equip auto - France</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="event--body col-xs-fluid-12 col-lg-fluid-9"> <p>In October 2022, RAI Automotive Industry NL manned a collective NL Pavilion at Equip Auto 2022, part of the Paris Automotive Week in France. The pavilion provides delegates and visitors to the trade fair an opportunity for networking, visiting side events and meeting the French and international Automotive Industry and Mobility Sector. </p> <p>It was the first time EQUIP AUTO Paris is held simultaneously with the MONDIAL DE L'AUTO. This international benchmark event brings together the various players in the mobility value chain.</p> <p>The Dutch Automotive industry and mobility sector operates at a high level with almost 90% of its products are exported. The industry is in the midst of a large-scale transition in which sustainability and digitalisation are the central themes: moving towards zero emissions. Have a look at the mission booklet for more information on the Dutch delegation.</p> <p><a href="https://nlplatform.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Equip_Auto_2022_Exposanten_brochure_WEB.pdf"><img alt="Equip Auto 2022 brochure" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="889fc040-4629-4fa1-b6a7-dc37e723be57" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Equip-Auto_Download-Thumbnail_25.jpg" width="319" height="450" loading="lazy"></a></p> <p> </p> <h2>RAI Automotive Industry NL</h2> <p>Since 2017, <a href="https://www.raivereniging.nl/contact">RAI Automotive Industry NL</a> has been running an active programme to establish new relationships with French partners and to consolidate and expand existing ones. <a href="https://www.raivereniging.nl/agenda/2022-q4/equip-auto-2022.html">Equip Auto</a> is part of a long-term strategy to foster innovative cooperation and trade. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="join-us--container full-width col-xs-fluid-12 center-element grid grid--wrap flex-space-between flex-start color--red-darker"> <div class="col-xs-fluid-12 col-xl-fluid-5"> <h2>Get in touch and join us</h2> </div> <div class="col-xs-fluid-12 col-xl-fluid-5 offset-xl-1"> <p>Want to know more about how you can work together with the Netherlands to achieve your goals? 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