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262 news items of Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management
Minister Schultz: OECD report confirms need for wake-up call regarding water risks
Later this spring, Minister Schultz van Haegen of Infrastructure and the Environment will launch a new approach for public ...
State Secretary Mansveld modernises environmental policy
The environmental challenges of the 21st century require a modern approach. Although life has become healthier and safer over the ...
Over 3 million people avoid peak hour
The new approach for better traffic flows at major traffic jam junctions in twelve regions is starting to have an impact. ...
Valuable research into the better utilisation of inland waterways
On Tuesday 18 February, Minister Schultz van Haegen of Infrastructure and the Environment was presented with the research results ...
Dutch dike inspection team impressed by floods in England: 'Hard work is being done'
Since December, England has been constantly hit by rain and storms resulting in flooding, especially in the South West region. ...
A dike with a difference
Katwijk is to have a new flood defence: a row of dunes that incorporates a dike as well as a car park. The project is unique in ...
The Netherlands advocates for ambitious European climate policy
As early as this year, the European Union should announce the aim of a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by a minimum of 40% ...
State Secretary Mansveld aims to halve waste
Wilma Mansveld, State Secretary for Infrastructure and the Environment aims to halve the amount of dumped and incinerated waste. ...
Dutch approach to water among CNN top 10 of best ideas
American news channel CNN has acclaimed the Dutch approach to water, which is being introduced in the US in order to protect New ...
Government designates new areas for offshore wind farms
The government has designated new areas for the construction of offshore wind farms: off the coast of North and South Holland ...