Getting started with biodiversity?

Would you like to contribute directly to creating a society that supports biodiversity? We translate scientific insights into practical tools for businesses and governments. If you're looking to expand your knowledge, acquire a specific tool or arrange training for your team, you'll find the necessary resources here to make a difference today.

Knowledge products

Basic Quality of Nature in urban area development

Biodiversity and biodiversity loss are concepts set to play an increasingly important role in urban development, particularly in the long term. This is why area developer BPD | Bouwfonds Gebiedsontwikkeling asked: ' Which factors within urban area…

Icoontjes die worden gebruikt in dit project

Biodiversity management framework for grid companies

The biodiversity crisis threatens our society and economy. All organisations depend on biodiversity, either directly or indirectly, and can make choices that consider biodiversity. But where do you start as an organisation? Alliander, the Impact Institute…

Junior Projectleider Fem Vincken tijdens de Langer Tag der Stadtnatur; ze laat bezoekers een lieveheersbeestje onder een kleine microscoop met een display zien © Stiftung Naturschutz Berlin / Christina Koormann

A nature-inclusive garden design

Bringing people and nature together in the heart of the city. What factors need to be considered, and what steps are required to create a truly nature-inclusive urban garden? Naturalis commissioned Delft University of Technology to develop a framework to…

Biodiversiteitsdata: een gids voor bedrijven

In opdracht van Biodiversa+ heeft Naturalis, samen met KPMG, onderzocht hoe bedrijven en financiële instellingen beter gebruik kunnen maken van publiek beschikbare biodiversiteitsdata. Hoewel er een grote hoeveelheid publieke biodiversiteitsdata…

KANO Opportunity analysis for nature development

The OpportunitiesAnalysis for NatureDevelopment (KANO) has been developed to map out opportunities for improving nature quality and realizing nature restoration. This tool makes it possible to give stakeholders, such as managers, provinces, municipalities…

Nature-rich neighborhood in the east of the Netherlands

Knowledge Naturally! Green knowledge made useful

In Knowledge Naturally! young researchers answer knowledge questions about nature-inclusive or climate-proof living and working for clients from society. This varies from water boards, provinces, housing to commercial companies. As long as the demand…

Naturalis presents: the state of Dutch biodiversity

How many species are there in the Netherlands? And how are they faring? On Thursday 21 May, Naturalis will publish the first edition of the Status Report Dutch Biodiversity. A complete overview of Dutch nature.

National Dashboard Biodiversity

From 2022 to 2030, the Netherlands will be working towards achieving key biodiversity restoration targets. To monitor progress and provide insight into the state of our natural environment, the National Dashboard Biodiversity was launched on 22 May 2024…

'Roofs that serve a purpose': everything you need to know about green roofs

Green roofs are attractive, but they also offer a variety of benefits. For example, having vegetation on your roof helps to cool the building, reduces flooding during heavy rainfall, and increases the output of your solar panels. A green roof also enhances…

Drinking Water Naturally!

Immerse yourself in the world of water and nature with our interactive programme. Learn how nature keeps our drinking water clean, either on your own or with others. Through exciting activities and fascinating videos, you'll learn all about the water cycle…

Pollinator Academy a European learning platform about pollinators

There is an increasing urgency to protect pollinator species and their habitats. Bees, hoverflies and butterflies are crucial for food production and the functioning of ecosystems. In order to protect these crucial players in biodiversity, knowledge is…

Deelnemers van de cursus Toekomst voor Biodiversiteit op de trappenberg van Naturalis. Credit: William Voorberg

Opleiding Toekomst voor Biodiversiteit

Ben je vanuit jouw bedrijf of organisatie op zoek naar meer kennis over biodiversiteit? Wil je meer inzicht in de impact die jouw sector heeft op biodiversiteit en andersom? Vraag je je af hoe jouw organisatie moet omgaan met nieuwe wettelijke kaders? Of…