From fragmentation to a shared language in agriculture
Fragmentation is not only a challenge in emerging areas like regenerative agriculture. It is also a defining barrier in more established agricultural systems. In the Netherlands, this challenge is increasingly visible. Multiple sustainability frameworks, data systems, and policy approaches coexist, each aiming to improve agricultural performance. Yet differences in definitions, indicators, and verification methods make […]
Organic Cotton Accelerator
The Challenge Organic cotton production in India was facing a poor business case, including a lack of access to quality organic cotton seed and financing. This lead to apparel brands switching to other sustainable alternatives, resulting in poor traceability of organic cotton sourcing. Apparel brands were left uncertain about the integrity of their organic cotton […]
Netherlands Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management
The Challenge The Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management has set the ambition to make the infrastructure projects it commissions fully circular and climate-neutral by 2030. Together with Rijkswaterstaat, ProRail, other government organizations, companies, and knowledge institutions, a future vision was developed for ground, road and waterworks. The Ministry sought out NewForesights expert support […]