Tag: The Hague

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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Multi-sport field with water storage and cooling system in The Hague

Stuart Mitchell

Moerwijk, a neighbourhood in the Southwest region of The Hague is inaugurating in April 2025 the first multifunctional field of the Hague with a cooling down system and water management storage beneath the playing surface. Formed by 2 fields, it will store between 1200 and 1400 m3 water. This will create a cooling system in summer and it solves the flood problems from the past when large volumes of rain could not drain properly. Sustainable Sports Fields  Klaas Wapstra is the civil engineer and work planner working for the City…

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Wave energy converter Slow Mill successfully tested in The Hague

Stuart Mitchell

Dutch company Slow Mill Sustainable Power has successfully completed an offshore test of its wave energy converter off the coast of Scheveningen, The Hague, in early March 2025. The prototype, which captures both vertical and horizontal wave motion, has proven capable of reliably generating energy in North Sea conditions.  In addition to generating electricity, the structure also benefits the marine environment. It acts as an artificial reef, helps reduce coastal erosion, and may lower the need for costly sand replenishment by dampening wave impact. The project is supported by InnovationQuarter and…

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Healthy food education for 17,000 children in The Hague

Stuart Mitchell

TommyTomato The Hague received an European Grant to improve access to healthy food for Children in multiple areas in The Hague. More than 17.000 children will benefit from this grant to get access to better food, cooking lessons and food education. “TommyTomato The Hague gives children the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy choices, now and in the future. We deliver a healthy lunch, packed with vegetables, to primary schools. This is healthy and also helps children to concentrate at school. We wish that for all children. By…

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We talk fossil fuel advertising with alderman Robert Barker the man behind The Hague’s groundbreaking ban

Stuart Mitchell

On September 13 last year, in a groundbreaking move that received huge international coverage, The Hague, Netherlands, became the first city globally to legally ban advertisements for fossil fuels. This legislation marks a significant milestone in the fight against climate change, addressing the powerful role of advertising in shaping public perception and consumer habits. There are implications here for ethical marketing, climate change and the face of advertising worldwide. As this is such a big deal we’re going to look into the ban, the background to it and add in…

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