The Netherlands Scientific Climate Council, in Dutch ‘Wetenschappelijke Klimaatraad’ (WKR), was established formally in April 2023. The WKR is tasked with delivering science-based, strategic climate policy advice for the Dutch government and parliament, both solicited and unsolicited. The WKR works independently and interdisciplinary, and mainly focuses on the long term in their advice reports.
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Background report: responsible use of temporary CO2 removal
The Netherlands Scientific Climate Council (WKR) was asked when and under what conditions temporary carbon dioxide removal (CDR) ...
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Advisory letter: Farmers are indispensable to meet climate goals
For agriculture to contribute to a climate-neutral and climate-resilient society, climate and environmental goals must be part of ...
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Advisory report: Government should take the lead in scaling up Carbon Dioxide Removal
Active government intervention is needed to realise carbon dioxide removal (CDR) from the atmosphere. Maximum commitment to ...
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