Climate change and rising seas are especially bad news for the Netherlands. With around a third of its landmass lying below sea level, this forward-looking nation has a vested interest in green technologies that might slow the rate at which the world is warming. A goal of halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 has seen huge investment and innovation in making Dutch agriculture, architecture, water management and energy production more sustainable. Meanwhile, a national tourism strategy seeks to promote Dutch cities’ green credentials.
For bike-friendly Amsterdam, that means highlighting the joys of exploring the city centre and beyond by bus, tram and train. It means choosing sustainable places in which to eat, drink and stay. And it means balancing the benefits and burdens of tourism so that everyone – visitor and local alike – can enjoy the Dutch capital. Here’s how…
