Connecting with Innovators! Minister for the Environment Vivianne Heijnen on #WEF22: “I was so inspired by the dedication to save our planet. Equipping entrepeneurs to scale up sustainable business is crucial for #circulareconomy.”

Press Conference: The New Economics of Water - Launch of Global Commission with Alem Tedeneke, Mariana Mazzucato UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose, Johan Rockström, Tharman #wef22 x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

The Netherlands is a cycling country, together we have 23 million bicycles. Today Minister Mark Harbers signed the international bicycle declaration, during the EU Transport Council. The EU motivates people to cycle more. The bicycle is sustainable and good for your health!🚲✅

Today, Transport ministers adopted a general approach on 3 files, all part of the #Fitfor55 package. Whereas this is a first positive step, the Netherlands will continue pursuing higher ambition. This is key for accelerating the sustainability of the transport sector. #TTE

Today minister Mark Harbers reaffirmed our historical and strong relation in the field of water cooperation with his Indonesian counterpart Minister Basuki Hadimuljono of Public works. They also spoke about the #G20 and the #UN2023WaterConference 💦

Today is #DayoftheSeafarer. About 90% of world trade is transported by sea. Sea shipping is of great importance to everyone. Theme for today is 'Your voyage - then and now, share your journey': seafarers are able to share their personal experiences ☀️⚓ ➡️ nlflag.nl/working-sea-no…

Today is the first day of #WWWeek! This week calls for everyone to start #valuingwater. Can we reconcile different values through dialogue? Which solutions empower voices that are seldom heard? Join the session convened by 🇳🇱NL to find out: 👉worldwaterweek.org/event/10221-fi…

Promoting bicycle commuting, providing bikes to children from poor families & investing in good bicycle facilities at train stations & in new housing estates; the main pillars of the new cycling policy sent to parliament by State Secretary Vivianne Heijnen government.nl/latest/news/20…

Inspiring working session with UK Minister for aviation, space, local transport Charlotte Vere and Dutch Minister for the Environment Vivianne Heijnen on promoting sustainable mobility and active travel by involving governments, private sector, knowledge institutions and citizens.

This morning we took the 🇳🇱 Dutch embassy team to their #SustainableUrbanMobility event - by 🚲 of course! #NLUK We spend a lot of time building relationships like this & Dutch cycling infrastructure is some of the best in the world so lots to learn. 👍 Thanks TfL for the bikes!

Today the Netherlands exchanged knowledge with the Caribbean region on how we can adapt our countries to climate change. Minister Mark Harbers: “Water security must be a priority all over the world, it is essential to work together on this challenge.”