The Dutch Soy Platform is a multi-stakeholder platform that aims to drive the transition towards sustainable soy in the Netherlands and its area of influence. Our goal is to achieve 100% conversion-free responsible soy in the Dutch value chain, including consumption, processing and trade, and to have an additional positive impact on nature and farmers in areas that risk deforestation and/or conver... More information
Climate change has major consequences for man, nature and the environment. It is often the countries hit hardest by flooding and increasing drought that also lack the financial resources to combat climate change and to adapt to its effects. We bridge the gap between local entrepreneurs that contribute to climate adaptation and mitigation and public and private investors. It enables us to mobilise more funding for nature restoration and we improve climate resilience in Africa and Asia. More information
A landscape or area, provides various products and services (ecosystem services) for humans, animals and plants. IUCN NL brings users in this area together so they can collectively ensure sustainable land and water use, today and in the future. What is the landscape approach? In the landscape approach the interests of the different stakeholders in a landscape are assessed in an integral manner and... More information
Headerphoto: Woman collecting wood (c) Kouy Socheat, NTFP Cambodia IUCN NL No say in decision making In decision-making about economic developments, the interests and insights of communities are often ignored or not taken seriously. This is a missed opportunity, because local people have valuable knowledge that is indispensable for sustainable landscape management. In addition, traditional knowled... More information
Without vital soil we cannot achieve the climate and biodiversity targets The health of Dutch soil is under severe pressure. The soil life is in poor condition due to intensive land use and the addition of harmful substances. However, a rich soil life is essential for many soil functions, such as retaining and purifying water, carbon storage, natural pest management and recycling nutrients. Withou... More information
...r effective transboundary collaboration to reduce illegal activities and improve the safety on Lake Edward. This project description was produced with the financial support of the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of IUCN NL and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union. More information
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On February 3 2021, the European Feed manufacturers’ Federation (FEFAC) launched the new version of its soy guidelines: the FEFAC Soy Sourcing Guidelines 2.0. The guidelines benchmark existing and newly developed soy certification schemes against a set of essential and desired sustainability criteria. Heleen van den Hombergh, Senior Advisor Agrocommodities at IUCN NL, shares her vision on this u... More information
Header photo: Soybeans (c) Tharakorn arunothai The beans of the soy plant are a rich source of protein, suitable for human and animal consumption. The largest volume by far is used as cattle feed. The oil from the beans is also used as plant-based oil and as biodiesel. In order to satisfy the growing demand for soy, grasslands and wetlands are being converted into soy plantations (conversion), par... More information
