The Netherlands Scientific Climate Council advises 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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  1. European Climate Councils urge Leaders in joint letter to stand firm on emissions trading

    Advisory bodies and councils on climate, environment and sustainable development from across Europe, including those in Denmark, ...

    15-06-202615:41Image: © WKR / Sutthichai
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  2. Advice: Climate Change and Health: directions for policy

    On 21 May 2026, the Health Council of the Netherlands and the Netherlands Scientific Climate Council published their joint ...

    21-05-20260:00Image: © Jeffrey Groeneweg/ANP
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  3. To choose or to lose. The transition towards an industry fit for a future-proof Netherlands

    In January 2026, the Netherlands Scientific Climate Council (WKR) published its advisory report titled 'To choose or to lose. The ...

    17-04-202610:09Image: © WKR / Sutthichai
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