Program Overview

Program Overview

The program "Doelsturing: oplossingsrichting voor stikstof, water en klimaat in de Nederlandse landbouw" is designed for policy officers or project officers working in government or advisory agencies. The course aims to provide participants with a critical understanding of the problems surrounding nitrogen emissions, soil and water quality, and greenhouse gas emissions in the Dutch agricultural sector.

Program Details

• Organizer: Wageningen Academy
• Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025, to Thursday, May 22, 2025
• Duration: 2 days
• Number of Participants: 15 - 30
• Location: Renkum
• Price: € 1,395.00

Target Audience

The program is intended for policy officers and project leaders working in provinces, water boards, and advisory agencies who are involved in area plans for the rural area (agriculture and nature) with attention to:

• Air quality and the nitrogen problem, protecting Natura 2000 areas
• Water quality, achieving the goals of the Water Framework Directive
• Soil and climate, capturing carbon and emissions of methane and nitrous oxide

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this program, participants will be able to:

• Understand the processes that influence nature, soil, climate, and water quality
• Work on ambitious goals with knowledge of the subject
• Understand all processes and their interdependence for an integral approach
• Develop solutions that contribute to more effective policy choices or project decisions

Program Content

During this course, participants will learn about the nitrogen cycle, the phosphorus cycle, and the carbon cycle in detail. They will also gain insight into the soil processes that play a role and their influence on air, soil, and water quality and climate. The program will provide a clear overview of sources and losses to air and water.

Program Coordinators

• ir. JJ (Janine) Quist: Program Manager Sustainable Living Environment
• prof.dr.ir. W (Wim) de Vries: Personal Professor
• dr.ir. GH (Gerard) Ros: Researcher

Additional Information

The program is not currently open for registration, but interested parties can express their interest in the next edition. The program is part of the broader offerings of Wageningen Academy, which provides education and training for professionals in the field of sustainable development and environmental management.