De tastbare gevolgen van klimaatverandering worden nu al zichtbaar, nu extreme weersomstandigheden, een stijgende zeespiegel en verstoringen van ecosystemen steeds vaker voorkomen. De urgentie om deze complexe uitdaging aan te pakken wordt onderstreept door de consensus onder deskundigen dat klimaatverandering …

Food loss and waste (FLW) remains a critical global challenge, particularly in the food and beverage (F&B) sector, where small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operate under tight margins and fragmented supply chains. This study investigates how F&B SMEs in the Netherlands address sustainability (including …

Wood is an increasingly demanded renewable resource and an important raw material for construction and materials. Demands are rising, with a growing attention for re-use and upcycling, opening up opportunities for new business models, empowered by the use of digital design and technologies. A KPI framework …

Climate change, driven by anthropogenic global warming, is having profound effects on marine ecosystems. The western Dutch Wadden Sea is particularly vulnerable to these changes due to its shallow and dynamic characteristics. Rising water temperatures and thermal fluctuations are known to influence the …

Medisol is a major European company that sells Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). The company is aiming to grow its business in Spain by increasing direct sales to private customers (B2C). Although awareness of AEDs is rising in Spain and the legal framework supports their use, actual purchases …

Europe faces significant challenges in maintaining its aging infrastructure due to extreme weather events, fluctuating groundwater levels, and rising sustainability demands. Ensuring the safety and longevity of infrastructure is a critical priority, especially for public organizations responsible for …

The Sloe area is an unembanked industrial port area in Zeeland. As sea levels rise, this area will experience increased flood risks. This is partly due to climate change, which is causing sea level rise to accelerate, and partly due to the area's vulnerability because it is located outside the dike ring, …

This paper explores the transition to sustainable practices and energy efficiency in urban environments, focusing on houseboat communities in Amsterdam. Houseboats, with their cultural heritage dating back to the 17th century, encounter challenges in adopting energy-efficient measures despite municipal …

The global incidence of chronic diseases is rising, posing substantial social and economic challenges. These conditions necessitate effective long-term self-care, which can be supported by digital interventions using remote measurement technologies, like smartphones and wearables. This systematic review …

Our planet’s weather patterns are changing, plastic pollution is increasing, economic volatility and social inequality are rising globally, and supply chains are becoming more unstable due to the overuse of vital resources. With its global reach and influence, the hospitality industry has the potential …