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Stocks of fish

As a result of catch limits set by the European Union, important fish stocks for consumption in the North Sea

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SDG 17 Partnerships for the goals

Latest data on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 17 Partnerships for the goals. SDG 17 differs from the other SDGs in that it does not set concrete quantitative targets around one theme.

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Care-providing institutions in the red after introduction Wmo

The introduction of the Social Support Act (Wmo) in 2007 has caused more institutions providing home and elderly care to sustain losses. This applies in particular to institutions providing home help.

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Fewer growers produce more strawberries

The number of strawberry growers was reduced by nearly half between 2006 and 2017.

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Improved nutrient efficiency in agriculture

Dutch agriculture has improved conversion of nutrients from feed and fertilisers into animal and plant products.

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SDG 13 Climate action

Latest data on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 13 Climate Action. SDG 13 aims to tackle climate change caused by humans. Under the 2015 Paris Agreement, countries agreed to restrict global warming...

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SDG 9.1 Infrastructure and mobility

Latest data on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 9 Industry, innovation and infrastructure: infrastructure and mobility. SDG 9.1 addresses provisions to transport people and information...

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Ammonia emissions from animal housing still too high

Two-thirds of laying hens in the Netherlands were housed in so-called low-emission sheds in 2008. Most meat chickens, porkers, and sows were still housed in facilities where too much ammonia is...

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International measurement of welfare in a broad sense

Smits develops Dutch measurement model further using 100 indicators and expand it into international measurement model

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CBS explores possible privacy preserving techniques

The statutory task of Statistics Netherlands (CBS) is to carry out high-quality statistical research for the government sector and academia.

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CBS to compile a Monitor of well-being

The Dutch Cabinet has commissioned CBS to compile an annual Monitor of well-being.

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Nutrient surplus in agriculture

Output and value added in Dutch agriculture have increased in recent years, while the surplus of nitrogen and phosphorus has decreased.

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SDG 8.2 Labour and leisure time

Latest data on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8 Decent work and economic growth: labour and leisure time. The themes under SDG 8.2 concentrate on how to give everybody who wants to work, the...

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Onshore wind turbines taller and more efficient

Dutch wind turbines collectively generated 7.6 billion kWh of electricity in 2015.

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Which people come in contact with the activities of the European Social Fund (ESF)? A closer look at various characteristics of the participants 2007-2010.(Dutch only)

Tables on characteristics of participants (2007 and 2010) in projects implemented by the ESF and tables on the sustainability of employment contracts after participating in ESF projects over the...

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Dutch use water more efficiently

Although the population and the economy are growing, the use of tap water remains stable. Measures taken to enhance efficiency have reduced the annual tap water use per capita by an average 0.7...

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More innovation, better education and more environmental awareness required to maintain current prosperity level

The quality of life is high in the Netherlands compared to other European countries, but it seems impossible to retain this level of prosperity in the long run.

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Daytrips by characteristics; 90/91-06/07

Daytrips, sunbathing, swimming, sports, visit to amusement park, etc., Recreational shopping, going out

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