Facing the threat of climate change and loss of biodiversity, sustainability has become an es­sential public issue. Zoos as environmental organisations and leaders in conservation have a sustainable responsibility and could contribute to stem climate change and the exploitation of resources by reducing …

The white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) is stated as „near threatened‟ since 2002 by the IUCN. The EAZA rhino collection is not self-sustaining. In addition to a breeding program, EAZA husbandry guidelines are developed in order to share knowledge on best husbandry practise among the European institutions …

Als gevolg van de industrialisering van onze planeet zijn ecosystemen verstoord geraakt, het klimaat is veranderd, de mondiale biodiversiteit is drastisch verminderd en armoede is nog steeds niet opgelost. Er wordt steeds meer druk uitgeoefend op de natuurlijke bronnen van onze blauwe planeet. Tenzij …

Cities need to become environmental sustainable, they have to reduce their ecological footprint by reducing waste, CO² emissions, use land sustainably and take care of the biodiversity. This research took The Hague as an example to investigate the possibilities for an urban agriculture initiative to …

Hout Industrie Schijndel (HIS) is a well established timber industry in the Netherlands. Recently they were voted as the best timber industry in the Netherlands for the year of 2009. The problem they face at this moment is that they have demand for sustainable certified floors but they can not apply …

The research areas are called Park Lingezegen and Agro Park Bergerden, between Arnhem and Nijmegen. Agro Park Bergerden is trying to grow larger to make more frofit. This assignment is focued on new economical opportunities in Agro Park Bergerden. Currently Agro Park will be expanded by following the …

The objective of this research was to investigate the opportunities for sustainable enterprises in the equine sector for young starting entrepreneurs in the Northeast of the Netherlands. This research also includes the different aspects involved when starting an equine enterprise in this area in order …

Cities need to become environmental sustainable, they have to reduce their ecological footprint by reducing waste, CO² emissions, use land sustainably and take care of the biodiversity. This research took The Hague as an example to investigate the possibilities for an urban agriculture initiative to …

Hout Industrie Schijndel(HIS) is one of the bigger timber industries in the Netherlands. Traditionally the company does all kind of subcontracting related to timber. In 2002 they started to produce oak flooring to expend their activities. Nowadays the company is a well known international player on the …