Tag: The Hague

The Hague host for the Gender Justice in International Criminal Law Conference

Stuart Mitchell

Hundreds of legal experts, academics, policymakers and human rights organisations will gather in The Hague on 6 and 7 October for the Gender Justice in International Criminal Law Conference 2026. The two-day event focuses on improving accountability for gendered harms during conflict and other mass rights violations.   The conference is organised by the Gender Justice Practitioner Hub, Legal Action Worldwide, Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice and the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) in The Hague. It brings together professionals working in international criminal law with survivors and civil…

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Offshore gas platform proves green hydrogen can be produced using existing infrastructure

Stuart Mitchell

Just 13 kilometres off the coast of Scheveningen, a Dutch pilot project is demonstrating a promising way to repurpose the vast network of offshore oil and gas infrastructure around the world. As part of the energy transition, green hydrogen has, for the first time, been successfully produced on an operational offshore gas platform while natural gas production continued simultaneously. The pilot, known as PosHYdon, is being carried out on the operational Q13a-A platform. Convert electricity into green hydrogen at sea The Q13a-A platform The achievement by the PosHYdon project demonstrates…

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Growth in international organisations strengthens The Hague’s position and economy

Stuart Mitchell

New research shows that international organisations continue to grow steadily in The Hague, the international city of peace and justice. Since 2005, their number in the region has grown by 211%. They are linked to nearly 45,000 jobs and their presence generates €8.6 billion in additional annual expenditure across the region. In 2025, the region of The Hague is home to 520 international organisations. That is 5.9% more than at the previous measurement in 2023 and 211% more than in 2005, when the municipality first began tracking the sector. The…

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How The Hague is preparing for a future with rising seas

Stuart Mitchell

How can The Hague remain safe, liveable and attractive for future generations as sea levels continue to rise? To provide insights in the choices, the City of The Hague has developed a long-term vision for the city’s coastline, looking ahead to the year 2100 and beyond. By establishing its own perspective on water safety and resilience, The Hague is taking a leading role as a local partner in addressing water safety challenges, while recognising that the national government and regional water authorities remain primarily responsible. This approach helps ensure that…

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Protecting The Hague’s forests: 450 years of the Act of Redemption

Stuart Mitchell

On 16 April 2026, it was exactly 450 years since William of Orange signed the Act of Redemption. The decision ensured that no one in the Hague Forest, the Koekamp or on the Malieveld (names of famous green spaces and forests in The Hague) would be allowed to cut down trees for the sale of wood. Thanks to this promise, the Hague Forest is considered the Netherlands’ oldest protected forest and city park. The Act of Redemption  The Act of Redemption dates from 1576 and was signed during the Eighty…

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