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Innovations in fauna management
Client: Province of Utrecht
Project: We conducted a study on innovations in fauna management, focusing on goose deterrence and repulsion. The central question was which innovative methods for goose...
Read FullClimate-Resilient Green-Blue Field Margins
Client: Water board De Dommel
Project: In 2023, we conducted a study for Water board De Dommel on transforming B- and C-class waterways into climate-resilient field margins.
Read FullThe Nature Tech Nexus: Bridging biodiversity and business
Client: GSMA
Project: In collaboration with the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA), we have explored the role of mobile and digital Nature Tech solutions for...
Read FullInvesting in integration
Client: City Deal Public Space
Project: Due to the major spatial challenges facing the Netherlands, combined with an already highly congested above- and underground space, multiple land use and value...
Read FullChanging the Rules of the Game
Client: SUSTAIN
Project: In light of the adoption of the 2022 Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) (also known as the Biodiversity Plan - For Life on Earth),...
Read FullLandscape Proposal development manual
Client: Gelderland Nature-Inclusive Farming Platform
Project: In this project, we developed a manual that farmers can use to create their own rural area vision and indicate how and under what...
Read FullNature-inclusive Investment Agenda
Client: Nature-inclusive Agenda Program Office
Project: Nature^Squared was commissioned by the Program Office Agenda Natuurinclusief to draft the Nature-inclusive Investment Agenda. The Investment Agenda was drafted in close co-creation with...
Read FullThe Bottom Line 2023: A Business analysis into nature-inclusive livestock farming
Client: Ministry of Agriculture (LNV)
Project: We analysed the agricultural performance of 45 dairy farms at different stages of nature inclusiveness
Read FullPromising opportunities for soil-improving crops
Client: Ministry of Agriculture (LNV)
Project: How can farmers earn a good living through agriculture that also benefits the soil, climate, and nature? In this project we investigated how the...
Read FullMobilizing Funding and Insurance for Nature-Based Solutions (NbS)
Client: GIZ
Project: Given the unprecedented loss of biodiversity and the accelerating effects of the climate crisis felt globally, drastic action is necessary to conserve and protect...
Read FullThe costs and benefits of biodiversity restoration
Client: Water Board Amstel, Gooi en Vecht
Project: In an effort commissioned by Water Board Amstel, Gooi en Vecht (AGV), we at Natursquared took stock of the (economic) advantages and disadvantages that...
Read FullOnder de streep: costs and benefits of regenerative dairy farming
Client: Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality
Project: We developed a method enabling the measurement of the economic performance of nature-inclusive dairy farming and applied it to a group of nature-inclusive farmers.
Read FullBiobased cultivation and building: calculating and sketching
Client:
Project: There is an increasing demand for biobased building materials in the Netherlands. Whilst segments of the production process are already being carried out in...
Read FullE-learning course “Valuing nature and people to inform business decision-making”
Client: Capitals Coalition & WBCSD
Project: This E-learning course has been developed to support learners with knowledge and skills to apply natural capital assessments and a capital approach.
Read FullTailor-made training materials on natural capital for the Food & Beverage industry
Client: World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
Project: Nature^Squared realized an extensive range of training materials to aid businesses in incorporating natural capital in their operations, by documenting case studies, developing a...
Read FullCommunity of Practice Business in Landscapes
Client: RVO
Project: The creation of a Community of Practice Business in Landscapes, in collaboration with Solidaridad and MVO Nederland.
Read FullBankable Blueprint Book – Investing in nature & climate solutions
Client: WWF
Project: There are great challenges as a result of climate change and biodiversity loss. Unfortunately, there is still a huge gap between the funding needed...
Read FullTest Lab Tiny Houses & New Forest
Client: Ministry of Agriculture
Project: In the Test Lab 'Tiny Houses & New Forest' we explore a line of thinking that offers a combined solution: how can new nature...
Read FullProvincial assessment of Natural Capital
Client: Province of Overijssel
Project: Commissioned by the Province of Overijssel, Nature^Squared has researched the value and use of natural capital in the province of Overijssel.
Read FullProfessorship INNOVATIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN RURAL AREAS (2017-2020)
Client: Province of Noord-Brabant & HAS University of Applied Sciences
Project: As of 1 January 2017, Daan Groot, together with the co-founder of Nature^Squared Erwin van Woudenberg, is appointed professor on "Innovative Entrepreneurship in Rural...
Read FullJustdiggit
Client: JustDiggit
Project: Justdiggit is on a mission: cooling down the planet. We assist them on their mission.
Read FullPaying for Nature
Client: ANV de Utrechtse Venen
Project: Nature^Squared has researched the possibilities for setting up Payments for Ecosystem Services within the Netherlands.
Read FullTEEB for cities
Client: Platform 31 / Ministry of Economics
Project: Nature^Squared has supported the community TEEB for cities and collaborated on the development of the web environment of the TEEB for cities tool.
Read FullBiodiversity strategy Royal A-ware
Client: Royal A-ware
Project: Nature^Squared has developed the biodiversity strategy of Royal A-ware, one of the largest dairy companies of the Netherlands.
Read FullA future for the Bovenkerkerpolder
Client: Province of Noord-Holland
Project: Nature^Squared has developed several models to protect migratory meadow birds without subsidies in the Bovenkerkerpolder.
Read FullInnovations in fauna management
Client: Province of Utrecht
Project: We conducted a study on innovations in fauna management, focusing on goose deterrence and repulsion. The central question was which innovative methods for goose...
Read FullClimate-Resilient Green-Blue Field Margins
Client: Water board De Dommel
Project: In 2023, we conducted a study for Water board De Dommel on transforming B- and C-class waterways into climate-resilient field margins.
Read FullLandscape Proposal development manual
Client: Gelderland Nature-Inclusive Farming Platform
Project: In this project, we developed a manual that farmers can use to create their own rural area vision and indicate how and under what...
Read FullNature-inclusive Investment Agenda
Client: Nature-inclusive Agenda Program Office
Project: Nature^Squared was commissioned by the Program Office Agenda Natuurinclusief to draft the Nature-inclusive Investment Agenda. The Investment Agenda was drafted in close co-creation with...
Read FullThe Bottom Line 2023: A Business analysis into nature-inclusive livestock farming
Client: Ministry of Agriculture (LNV)
Project: We analysed the agricultural performance of 45 dairy farms at different stages of nature inclusiveness
Read FullPromising opportunities for soil-improving crops
Client: Ministry of Agriculture (LNV)
Project: How can farmers earn a good living through agriculture that also benefits the soil, climate, and nature? In this project we investigated how the...
Read FullThe costs and benefits of biodiversity restoration
Client: Water Board Amstel, Gooi en Vecht
Project: In an effort commissioned by Water Board Amstel, Gooi en Vecht (AGV), we at Natursquared took stock of the (economic) advantages and disadvantages that...
Read FullOnder de streep: costs and benefits of regenerative dairy farming
Client: Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality
Project: We developed a method enabling the measurement of the economic performance of nature-inclusive dairy farming and applied it to a group of nature-inclusive farmers.
Read FullBiobased cultivation and building: calculating and sketching
Client:
Project: There is an increasing demand for biobased building materials in the Netherlands. Whilst segments of the production process are already being carried out in...
Read FullProvincial assessment of Natural Capital
Client: Province of Overijssel
Project: Commissioned by the Province of Overijssel, Nature^Squared has researched the value and use of natural capital in the province of Overijssel.
Read FullProfessorship INNOVATIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN RURAL AREAS (2017-2020)
Client: Province of Noord-Brabant & HAS University of Applied Sciences
Project: As of 1 January 2017, Daan Groot, together with the co-founder of Nature^Squared Erwin van Woudenberg, is appointed professor on "Innovative Entrepreneurship in Rural...
Read FullPaying for Nature
Client: ANV de Utrechtse Venen
Project: Nature^Squared has researched the possibilities for setting up Payments for Ecosystem Services within the Netherlands.
Read FullA future for the Bovenkerkerpolder
Client: Province of Noord-Holland
Project: Nature^Squared has developed several models to protect migratory meadow birds without subsidies in the Bovenkerkerpolder.
Read FullThe Nature Tech Nexus: Bridging biodiversity and business
Client: GSMA
Project: In collaboration with the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA), we have explored the role of mobile and digital Nature Tech solutions for...
Read FullChanging the Rules of the Game
Client: SUSTAIN
Project: In light of the adoption of the 2022 Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) (also known as the Biodiversity Plan - For Life on Earth),...
Read FullE-learning course “Valuing nature and people to inform business decision-making”
Client: Capitals Coalition & WBCSD
Project: This E-learning course has been developed to support learners with knowledge and skills to apply natural capital assessments and a capital approach.
Read FullTailor-made training materials on natural capital for the Food & Beverage industry
Client: World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
Project: Nature^Squared realized an extensive range of training materials to aid businesses in incorporating natural capital in their operations, by documenting case studies, developing a...
Read FullCommunity of Practice Business in Landscapes
Client: RVO
Project: The creation of a Community of Practice Business in Landscapes, in collaboration with Solidaridad and MVO Nederland.
Read FullBiodiversity strategy Royal A-ware
Client: Royal A-ware
Project: Nature^Squared has developed the biodiversity strategy of Royal A-ware, one of the largest dairy companies of the Netherlands.
Read FullInvesting in integration
Client: City Deal Public Space
Project: Due to the major spatial challenges facing the Netherlands, combined with an already highly congested above- and underground space, multiple land use and value...
Read FullNature-inclusive Investment Agenda
Client: Nature-inclusive Agenda Program Office
Project: Nature^Squared was commissioned by the Program Office Agenda Natuurinclusief to draft the Nature-inclusive Investment Agenda. The Investment Agenda was drafted in close co-creation with...
Read FullTest Lab Tiny Houses & New Forest
Client: Ministry of Agriculture
Project: In the Test Lab 'Tiny Houses & New Forest' we explore a line of thinking that offers a combined solution: how can new nature...
Read FullTEEB for cities
Client: Platform 31 / Ministry of Economics
Project: Nature^Squared has supported the community TEEB for cities and collaborated on the development of the web environment of the TEEB for cities tool.
Read FullThe Nature Tech Nexus: Bridging biodiversity and business
Client: GSMA
Project: In collaboration with the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA), we have explored the role of mobile and digital Nature Tech solutions for...
Read FullJustdiggit
Client: JustDiggit
Project: Justdiggit is on a mission: cooling down the planet. We assist them on their mission.
Read FullThe Nature Tech Nexus: Bridging biodiversity and business
Client: GSMA
Project: In collaboration with the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA), we have explored the role of mobile and digital Nature Tech solutions for...
Read FullInvesting in integration
Client: City Deal Public Space
Project: Due to the major spatial challenges facing the Netherlands, combined with an already highly congested above- and underground space, multiple land use and value...
Read FullChanging the Rules of the Game
Client: SUSTAIN
Project: In light of the adoption of the 2022 Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) (also known as the Biodiversity Plan - For Life on Earth),...
Read FullNature-inclusive Investment Agenda
Client: Nature-inclusive Agenda Program Office
Project: Nature^Squared was commissioned by the Program Office Agenda Natuurinclusief to draft the Nature-inclusive Investment Agenda. The Investment Agenda was drafted in close co-creation with...
Read FullMobilizing Funding and Insurance for Nature-Based Solutions (NbS)
Client: GIZ
Project: Given the unprecedented loss of biodiversity and the accelerating effects of the climate crisis felt globally, drastic action is necessary to conserve and protect...
Read FullBankable Blueprint Book – Investing in nature & climate solutions
Client: WWF
Project: There are great challenges as a result of climate change and biodiversity loss. Unfortunately, there is still a huge gap between the funding needed...
Read FullMORE PROJECTS
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Utrecht Nature Days – Symposium flying species at the Air Base
For the Utrecht Nature Days we organized a hybrid symposium that focused on the biodiversity at Park Vliegbasis Soesterberg. Various...
Read FullFact sheet residue streams from horticulture to biobased building material
We developed fact sheets on processing horticultural waste streams into building materials.
Read FullInterface Dialogue Finance and Biodiversity (IDFB)
We supported the IDFB in its mission to integrate biodiversity considerations in financial decision-making in preparation of the COP15.
Read FullGreener.LAND: a tool for landscape restoration
Greener.LAND is a free open-source online tool that highlights restoration interventions practised worldwide.
Read FullFinance for Water – visualizing the financial landscape for water solutions
Nature^Squared visualised the financial instruments that are available for water projects in an infographic
Read FullKnowledge publication on Solidaridad’s Learning Agenda on Landscape Innovation
Nature^Squared was asked by Solidaridad to create an inspiring learning document, combining the lessons learned from five years of Solidaridad’s...
Read FullMinisymposium Wildlife Management 2021
On behalf of the province of Utrecht, Nature^Squared has organised the first online edition of the Minisymposium Wildlife Management. The...
Read FullConference for the Bee 2020: a hybrid event
After the original event had to be postponed due to COVID-19, the Conference for the Bee 2020 of the province...
Read FullPipeline development for WWF/DFCD
Nature^Squared supported WWF Netherlands in the development of an Opportunity Window for the Dutch Fund for Climate & Development. Through...
Read FullFuture scenario’s for Holendrechterpolder
Nature^Squared has been asked by Stichting Duurzaam Agrarisch Natuurbeheer (DAN), Vogelbescherming, and Landschap Noord-Holland to undertake an exploratory study into...
Read FullEreprijs 2020
Nature^Squared was asked by the Province of Overijssel to organize a competition for green entrepreneurs called "Ereprijs".
Read FullFactsheets – Greening the built environment
Nature^Squared has supported the province of Gelderland with preparing brochures that include concrete measures on how to make residential areas,...
Read FullGreen Crown Competition 2019
Asked by the province of Utrecht, we organized the second edition of the nature competition "Green Crown 2019".
Read FullNew business models for peat meadow dairy farming
De Graafstroom is a Dutch cheese manufacturer operating in the middle of peat meadow landscape, which suffers from several challenges,...
Read FullBiodiversity levels on Wieringen after land consolidation
STIVAS has asked us to analyze two land consolidation scenario’s for the former island of Wieringen on on their performance...
Read FullSustainable agriculture islands of Zuid-Holland
For the province Zuid-Holland we have explored dream pictures for sustainable agriculture on the islands of Zuid-Holland. We have visualised...
Read FullEdges of the City
Apeldoorn is a real outdoors city. The “Edges of the City”-program is aimed at seizing opportunities to increase the significance...
Read FullAmbassador Green Infrastructure
The Province of Utrecht wants to set a new standard and make green building the new normal. This requires innovative...
Read FullGolden Bittern
Nature^Squared organized the Golden Bittern (Gouden Roerdomp) competition for two consecutive editions. The competition aimed to stimulate existing initiatives on...
Read FullThe birth of Hotel Cuijk Park
Nature^Squared has advised Van der Valk Hotel Cuijk on the creation of a 16 hectare park. We provided with insights...
Read FullA creative completion of the Beekberger Forest
The Beekberger Forest, situated south of Apeldoorn, was the last remaining primeval forest in the Netherlands. It was transformed to...
Read FullGreen Crown
We organized the Green Crown (Groene Kroon) competition for the province of Utrecht. This competition was aimed at rewarding initiatives...
Read FullNatural Capital Academy
Nature^Squared partnered with the Ministry of Economic Affairs in organizing the Natural Capital Academy, a series of master classes on...
Read FullNatCap
Nature^Squared assisted the Netherlands Enterprise Agency in developing a digital environment for their Natural Captains platform, a network for frontrunner...
Read FullUtrecht Nature Days – Symposium flying species at the Air Base
For the Utrecht Nature Days we organized a hybrid symposium that focused on the biodiversity at Park Vliegbasis Soesterberg. Various...
Read FullFact sheet residue streams from horticulture to biobased building material
We developed fact sheets on processing horticultural waste streams into building materials.
Read FullMinisymposium Wildlife Management 2021
On behalf of the province of Utrecht, Nature^Squared has organised the first online edition of the Minisymposium Wildlife Management. The...
Read FullConference for the Bee 2020: a hybrid event
After the original event had to be postponed due to COVID-19, the Conference for the Bee 2020 of the province...
Read FullFuture scenario’s for Holendrechterpolder
Nature^Squared has been asked by Stichting Duurzaam Agrarisch Natuurbeheer (DAN), Vogelbescherming, and Landschap Noord-Holland to undertake an exploratory study into...
Read FullEreprijs 2020
Nature^Squared was asked by the Province of Overijssel to organize a competition for green entrepreneurs called "Ereprijs".
Read FullNew business models for peat meadow dairy farming
De Graafstroom is a Dutch cheese manufacturer operating in the middle of peat meadow landscape, which suffers from several challenges,...
Read FullBiodiversity levels on Wieringen after land consolidation
STIVAS has asked us to analyze two land consolidation scenario’s for the former island of Wieringen on on their performance...
Read FullSustainable agriculture islands of Zuid-Holland
For the province Zuid-Holland we have explored dream pictures for sustainable agriculture on the islands of Zuid-Holland. We have visualised...
Read FullGolden Bittern
Nature^Squared organized the Golden Bittern (Gouden Roerdomp) competition for two consecutive editions. The competition aimed to stimulate existing initiatives on...
Read FullA creative completion of the Beekberger Forest
The Beekberger Forest, situated south of Apeldoorn, was the last remaining primeval forest in the Netherlands. It was transformed to...
Read FullGreen Crown
We organized the Green Crown (Groene Kroon) competition for the province of Utrecht. This competition was aimed at rewarding initiatives...
Read FullKnowledge publication on Solidaridad’s Learning Agenda on Landscape Innovation
Nature^Squared was asked by Solidaridad to create an inspiring learning document, combining the lessons learned from five years of Solidaridad’s...
Read FullNatural Capital Academy
Nature^Squared partnered with the Ministry of Economic Affairs in organizing the Natural Capital Academy, a series of master classes on...
Read FullNatCap
Nature^Squared assisted the Netherlands Enterprise Agency in developing a digital environment for their Natural Captains platform, a network for frontrunner...
Read FullConference for the Bee 2020: a hybrid event
After the original event had to be postponed due to COVID-19, the Conference for the Bee 2020 of the province...
Read FullEreprijs 2020
Nature^Squared was asked by the Province of Overijssel to organize a competition for green entrepreneurs called "Ereprijs".
Read FullGreen Crown Competition 2019
Asked by the province of Utrecht, we organized the second edition of the nature competition "Green Crown 2019".
Read FullEdges of the City
Apeldoorn is a real outdoors city. The “Edges of the City”-program is aimed at seizing opportunities to increase the significance...
Read FullAmbassador Green Infrastructure
The Province of Utrecht wants to set a new standard and make green building the new normal. This requires innovative...
Read FullGolden Bittern
Nature^Squared organized the Golden Bittern (Gouden Roerdomp) competition for two consecutive editions. The competition aimed to stimulate existing initiatives on...
Read FullThe birth of Hotel Cuijk Park
Nature^Squared has advised Van der Valk Hotel Cuijk on the creation of a 16 hectare park. We provided with insights...
Read FullA creative completion of the Beekberger Forest
The Beekberger Forest, situated south of Apeldoorn, was the last remaining primeval forest in the Netherlands. It was transformed to...
Read FullGreen Crown
We organized the Green Crown (Groene Kroon) competition for the province of Utrecht. This competition was aimed at rewarding initiatives...
Read FullGreener.LAND: a tool for landscape restoration
Greener.LAND is a free open-source online tool that highlights restoration interventions practised worldwide.
Read FullKnowledge publication on Solidaridad’s Learning Agenda on Landscape Innovation
Nature^Squared was asked by Solidaridad to create an inspiring learning document, combining the lessons learned from five years of Solidaridad’s...
Read FullGolden Bittern
Nature^Squared organized the Golden Bittern (Gouden Roerdomp) competition for two consecutive editions. The competition aimed to stimulate existing initiatives on...
Read FullThe birth of Hotel Cuijk Park
Nature^Squared has advised Van der Valk Hotel Cuijk on the creation of a 16 hectare park. We provided with insights...
Read FullA creative completion of the Beekberger Forest
The Beekberger Forest, situated south of Apeldoorn, was the last remaining primeval forest in the Netherlands. It was transformed to...
Read FullGreen Crown
We organized the Green Crown (Groene Kroon) competition for the province of Utrecht. This competition was aimed at rewarding initiatives...
Read FullInterface Dialogue Finance and Biodiversity (IDFB)
We supported the IDFB in its mission to integrate biodiversity considerations in financial decision-making in preparation of the COP15.
Read FullFinance for Water – visualizing the financial landscape for water solutions
Nature^Squared visualised the financial instruments that are available for water projects in an infographic
Read FullKnowledge publication on Solidaridad’s Learning Agenda on Landscape Innovation
Nature^Squared was asked by Solidaridad to create an inspiring learning document, combining the lessons learned from five years of Solidaridad’s...
Read FullPipeline development for WWF/DFCD
Nature^Squared supported WWF Netherlands in the development of an Opportunity Window for the Dutch Fund for Climate & Development. Through...
Read Full