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New science-policy interface needed to drive forward the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development

16 October 2017 - On 12 October 2017 the 25th Annual Conference of the European Environment and Sustainable Development Advisory Councils (EEAC) took place in Maastricht, The Netherlands: Towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and beyond: European cooperation within a new citizens–science–policy interface.

EEAC conference on sustainable development and European cooperation within a new citizens-science-policy interface – 12 October 2017, Maastricht, The Netherlands

27 September 2017 - The 25th Annual Conference of the European Environment and Sustainable Development Advisory Councils (EEAC) will be held in Maastricht, The Netherlands, on 12 October 2017. The theme of the conference is ‘Towards the 2030 Agenda and beyond: European cooperation within a new citizens-science-policy interface’.

EEAC Conference 2017

1 August 2017 - The EEAC Network is celebrating its 25th Annual Conference on 12 and 13 October 2017 in Maastricht, the Netherlands, with an extraordinary event, entitled:Towards the 2030 Agenda and beyond: European cooperation within a new citizens–science–policy interface.

The Council incorporates the knowledge and experience of younger generations in its work

9 February 2017 - At the start of its second term (2016-2020), the Council decided to appoint three junior members in order to incorporate the knowledge and experience of younger generations in its work. These junior members will participate in all Council activities.

Presentation Advisory Report ‘The Connecting Landscape’

6 December 2016 - On 8 November 2016, the Council presented its advisory report ‘The Connecting Landscape’ to the Minister of Infrastructure and the Environment and to the Minister for Agriculture.

International Scan 2016: Emerging Issues in an International Context

17 November 2016 - The International Scan 2016 has been conducted at the request of the board of the European Environment and Sustainable Development Advisory Councils (EEAC) and was written by the secretariat of the Dutch Council for the Environment and Infrastructure (Rli). The International Scan gives an overview of relevant international and European policy developments and sketches trends and emerging issues which could become relevant for the EEAC network and its member councils over the coming years.

Challenges For Sustainable Development

10 November 2016 - In July 2016 the Council published 'Challenges For Sustainable Development - Main Focus Areas Identified In Advisory Reports Published In The Past Four Years By The Council For The Environment And Infrastructure'. Over the past few years, the Council has identified five major transformations that must be implemented urgently to support sustainable development in the Netherlands. Our competitive strength must be improved, whilst simultaneously achieving climate targets and enhancing the quality of life as well as that of the living environment.

Presentation Advisory Report ‘The Connecting Landscape’

8 November 2016 - On 8 November 2016, the Council presented its advisory report ‘The Connecting Landscape’ to the Minister of Infrastructure and the Environment and to the State Secretary of Economic Affairs. In its advisory report, the Council addresses the question of how the transition of the landscape that will accompany major and urgent sustainability challenges can and should be supervised.

Work programme 2017- 2018

20 October 2016 - The work programme for the 2017-2018 period consists a limited number of advisory reports, namely those that were already included in the previous work programme. The Council’s first term of office ended in August 2016. Five new members were appointed at the start of the second term of office. Based on the outcome of discussions to be held in autumn 2016 with the responsible members of the Dutch government, the Council will present an update of the 2017-2018 work programme in December 2016.

Beyond Mainports - publication

20 July 2016 - On Friday 1 July 2016, the Council presented the advisory report 'Beyond Mainports'. Secretary-General Maarten Camps (Ministry of Economic Affairs) and Director-General Mark Frequin (Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment) officially received the advisory report ‘Beyond Mainports’ on behalf of their respective ministers.