Tag: The Hague

The Hague becomes first Dutch city to ban steel slag

Stuart Mitchell

The Hague has become the first city in the Netherlands to ban the use of steel slag in public space. The material, a by-product of steel production, has long been sold under the name Duomix and widely used in roadbuilding and other construction projects across the country. From now on, The Hague no longer allows these products to be applied in any top layer, and the city will phase them out entirely, even in deeper ground layers where there is no direct contact. Like many municipalities, The Hague used Duomix…

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New Research Identifies Cybersecurity Competence Gaps in Europe

Stuart Mitchell

During the ONE Conference in The Hague, new research results about the European cybersecurity labour and education market were presented. The study mapped existing training and education provision against future labour market needs and identified competence gaps across several EU countries. The aim is to contribute to a unified European framework for action in cybersecurity skills development to address the shortage of cybersecurity expertise in Europe. The combination of 8 different methods combining quantitative and qualitative data for gap analysis and learning objectives definition is unique. The research, led by…

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The Hague-based Skelex starts exoskeleton pilot in Westland greenhouses

Stuart Mitchell

In the Westland region, just outside The Hague, a pilot has started with exoskeletons. The pilot is an initiative of Skelex, a company based in The Hague that develops mechanical tools designed to reduce the physical strain of repetitive work and employment agency ProKonak. These exoskeletons provide support to the arms, shoulders, and lower back—areas often affected by repetitive tasks like tying plants, pruning, lifting crates, or working in squatting positions. Two models are being tested in the greenhouses. One supports workers performing overhead tasks such as tying tomato plants…

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DIOMEDEO from DMEC is helping to map the ocean environment for innovators in offshore renewable energy

Stuart Mitchell

DMEC, based in The Hague specialises in offshore renewable energy solutions such as wind, wave and offshore solar power. But with mounting political and budget challenges, the pressure is on to drive public awareness around the Blue Economy and keep the momentum going in this vital area of research. DMEC is working hard to bring increased value to the offshore renewable energy sector with new applications and research. One such project is DIOMEDEO, funded by the European Space Agency (ESA), in collaboration with EOMAP GmbH & Co. KG (DE), Crestwing (DK) and…

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World-First Law Banning Fossil Fuel Ads Survives Dutch Legal Challenge

Stuart Mitchell

In a groundbreaking move for climate action, the Dutch city of The Hague has successfully defended its pioneering law banning fossil fuel advertisements, setting a global precedent for cities aiming to curb the influence of high-carbon industries. The legislation, which came into effect on January 1, 2025, prohibits publicly and privately funded advertising for fossil fuel products and services with high carbon footprints, including petrol and diesel, aviation, and cruise ships, across public spaces like billboards and bus shelters. The court in The Netherlands has upheld the ban on fossil…

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