An inclusive society with reduced inequalities. This is common goal among all members of the UN. An inclusive society means everyone can fully participate and belong in society, including those who are dealing with a disability. More than a matter of accessibility, true inclusion also relies on awareness and inspiration. The Game Changer projects aims at doing just that.
Water and Maritime Top Sector figurehead Thecla Bodewes gives us her vision of the future of the maritime sector. The maritime sector has launched a campaign called 'the Maritime Future is NOW' to stimulate a sustainable blue economy in which productive and healthy oceans play a central role to addressing some of the global challenges we face.
NL Special Envoy for Vaccines Hans Schikan on trends and developments in the Dutch and global LSH market and the biotech scale-up mission to Boston and New York.
After being postponed for a year, Euro 2020 has kicked off. The tournament would have marked the 60th anniversary of the Euros (1960-2020). But COVID-19 struck this major sporting fixture from the calender. A year on, 24 teams play in 11 European cities for a month of the beautiful game.
Energy equals development. Basic human rights, such as water, food, healthcare and education, are all dependent on energy. Without energy, schools, hospitals and businesses cannot operate effectively, workers have limited access to jobs, and people cannot connect with others through the internet. At the same time, the ever-growing energy demand has a negative effect on our planet and the climate. Renewable energy sources provide us with an opportunity to boost development sustainably.
After 18 months of time-out, we’re ready to get back in motion and enjoy a summer of sports together. Thanks to extensive health and safety measures, the games are back on. Whether you’re a fan of football with EURO 2020, tennis with Wimledon, cycling with the Tour de France and La Course, the Olympics, Paralympics, or all of the above, join us to cheer on TeamNL!. Let’s capture the spirit of sports in bringing people together to build a better and fairer world.
In the race to vaccinate people across the globe, researchers from Amsterdam have cracked the code that explains one of the most troublesome symptoms of COVID-19. And through international collaboration, they have potentially made a breakthrough in treating the disease with an already approved drug.