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How much space will Amsterdam need for the circular economy to thrive over the next 10-20 years? What are the preferred locations for a thriving circular economy in the city of Amsterdam? Those are the questions Metabolic and PosadMaxwan are working to answer in collaboration with Gemeente Amsterdam. 🚀 With ambitious targets—a 50% reduction in primary raw material use by 2030 and a fully circular system by 2050—the city faces a complex challenge. Space is limited, and material flows are intricate. Translating Amsterdam’s bold strategies into spatial plans that work for the circular economy is critical. This is where we step in. Our mission: to bridge the gap between high-level goals and real-world solutions. We are excited to announce that we kicked off the first phase, conducting expert interviews to map the spatial needs for this transition. Our goal: ensure the circular economy is integrated into future spatial-economic plans and infrastructure strategies. 🌍 🔄 Stay tuned for updates as we help shape Amsterdam’s sustainable future! Josine Lambert, Thomas Rieff, Dafni Vlachou, Jorrit Vervoordeldonk and Gerard Roemers #CircularEconomy #SpatialPlanning #CircularCities #UrbanDevelopment

🏙️ 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀—𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿. This 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆, we celebrate cities as engines of sustainable transformation. They house over half of the global population yet produce 75% of carbon emissions. With urban centers projected to reach nearly 70% of the global population by 2050, they hold unique power to drive a sustainable economy. When we look at cities as interconnected systems, new possibilities open up: ways to cut resource use, reduce waste, and design spaces that harmonize with the planet’s boundaries. We advise cities to embrace circular practices and robust data tracking to lead global sustainability efforts. By optimizing material flows, lowering energy use, and promoting local resilience, cities can lead the way toward a regenerative future. Metabolic’s 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗨𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗻 offers cities a clear starting point, highlighting high-impact areas and setting measurable, actionable goals to achieve a regenerative economy. Discover how our approach is helping cities like Amsterdam unlock their full potential, inspiring a sustainable future for urban centers everywhere: https://bit.ly/4fNsvw3 Jan van 't Hek Gerard Roemers Ivan Thung Sophie Hendriks Jorrit Vervoordeldonk Liesbeth Sträter #WorldCitiesDay #SustainableCities #UrbanOctober

🌍 How regenerative agriculture will shape our future: insights from the OP2B coalition's journey. Metabolic is proud to have contributed as technical advisors and co-authors (Maëla Porcheron and Josca Breeman) on #WBCSD OP2B's 5-Year Progress Report, highlighting regenerative agriculture's critical role in transforming food systems. Key areas addressed in the report: 🌱Scaling transition finance to support farmers 🌱Fostering public-private collaboration to align policies and create an enabling environment 🌱 Aligning metrics and creating transparent reporting to drive investment in regenerative agriculture “Five years ago, the focus was mainly on carbon. Today, OP2B has redefined regeneration as a holistic, biodiversity-centered approach. This report highlights the progress made and the need for unified action to scale regenerative practices." - Maëla Porcheron, Senior Consultant, Agrifood & Biodiversity, Metabolic. Committed to advancing this urgent transition, we support efforts to drive investment and public-private collaboration, accelerating regenerative agriculture’s progress toward a resilient, biodiverse, and equitable future. Dive deeper by reading the full report: https://lnkd.in/eGwF8F7D WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development Dana Rakha-Michalon Stefania Avanzini Casper Zulim de Swarte Tess Robinson Hayes #RegenerativeAgriculture #OP2B #ClimateAction #Sustainability

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗦𝗥𝗗 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗽𝗮𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆? A systems approach is key. Climate transition plans that lack a systemic perspective can unintentionally shift risks, disrupt supply chains, harm human rights, or even contribute to biodiversity loss. For example, switching to a low-carbon product that requires three times more land may address your carbon goals, but jeopardize your biodiversity targets. Without considering these interdependencies, your climate strategy may become inefficient and require reworking as new issues arise. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼👇 By addressing root causes and considering the ripple effects of climate decision-making in other areas, a systems lens ensures your plan goes beyond regulatory box-ticking. Together, we can co-create effective action plans with your stakeholders and develop customized decision-making frameworks, accounting for material impacts on climate, nature, and people across your operations and value chain. 👉 How? Learn how our Systemic Transition Suite can unlock your business’s full potential: https://lnkd.in/d9dqwytT #BeyondCompliance #climatetransition #sustainabilityreporting #CSRD #ESG #circulareconomy Anne-Marleen Beets Irene Beers Daan Mes Jurjen van Rees James Souder Chiara Rusconi

We are pleased to share that Metabolic and our platform, Link, have been recognized in the new Integrating Nature Tech: A Guide for Businesses, a joint collaboration by Nature4Climate, the Nature Tech Collective , KPMG, the Climate Collective, and Serena. This comprehensive report highlights how nature tech solutions are supporting companies in addressing critical challenges like biodiversity loss, deforestation, and water use. We are proud that Link was included as an example of how digital tools can help businesses understand their ecological footprint and guide their journey toward becoming nature-positive and to see the contributions of our colleagues Josine oude Lohuis and Andrew McCue acknowledged. The report also features a case study on the Dutch retail chain HEMA, which used Link for its first nature baseline assessment, gaining essential insights to build a more sustainable approach across its value chain. Learn more about Link and its role in supporting corporate sustainability: https://www.metabolic.link Markus Appelman Pieter van Exter Josine oude Lohuis #NatureTech #CSRD #tnfd

🚨 The 30x30 target for the ocean needs stronger action 🚨 With less than six years left to protect 30% of the world's oceans, time is running out. Our latest report commissioned by Bloomberg Philanthropies Ocean Initiative, and produced with the Marine Conservation Institute, SkyTruth, and Campaign for Nature, reveals that only 8.3% of global marine areas are under protection, and just 2.8% are effectively protected. Nations must urgently step up their marine conservation efforts if we are to stop biodiversity loss and safeguard the oceans that provide food, livelihoods, and climate regulation. The report shows that protection must go beyond designations to stop harmful practices like industrial fishing and oil extraction. We will discuss these findings further in Cali, Colombia, at COP16. Download the report and help spread the word: https://bit.ly/3YntM6i #OceanConservation #30x30 #MarineBiodiversity #COP16 #ClimateAction #Metabolic #BloombergOcean

🌆 Cities Join us LIVE from COP16! 🌆 On October 30, our consortium is hosting a vital discussion on how cities can turn global biodiversity goals into local action. This event is for government officials, frontline practitioners, academia and sustainability experts to learn about the Nature Science Based Targets for Cities program. Join our experts discussing strategies for driving nature-positive change in urban areas 🌍 Mark Your Calendars 👇 🕒 Time: 2-3 PM Cali (Colombia) time | 9-10 PM CET 📍 Event info: https://bit.ly/3A2ojIG 🔗 Event livestream on: https://bit.ly/3Ud0WCZ The Nature SBTs for Cities program is led by a consortium of Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) , Metabolic , Urban Biodiversity Hub CDP , WWF , World Resources Institute , C40 Cities , ICLEI Europe , Durham University , The Nature Conservancy , IUCN , Arup 👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Yq6eOc #COP16 #NaturePositive #Cities #UrbanResilience #ScienceBasedTargets

Metabolic at COP16 and Bloom24 🌍 We’re excited to be part of the fully booked #Bloom24 conference in Cali, Colombia, alongside #COP16. If you're attending, don't miss our sessions where we'll dive into critical topics for driving systemic change for nature. Event details: 🗓️ October 24th | 12:15–13:15 COT | 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲? Hosted by Andrew McCue (Metabolic x Trellis Group) 🗓️ October 25th | 14:00–15:00 COT | 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀? Join us for a discussion on leveraging carbon markets for nature-positive economies. Location: Bloom24, Intercontinental Hotel, Cali, Colombia At Metabolic, we believe understanding the full scope of business dependencies on #nature is essential for building resilient, nature-positive economies. If you're attending #Bloom24, be sure to connect with Andrew McCue and our team! 🔗 Want to know more about why we’re at COP16? https://bit.ly/4fhVmaM 👉 Explore the full Bloom24 program: https://bit.ly/3BY3ezT #Biodiversity #Nature #ClimateAction

🌱 Turning Nature into a Business Strategy! Measuring environmental impacts is important, but it often frames the relationship between businesses and nature as external—suggesting that the consequences are distant or indirect, something to worry about later. This approach alone rarely makes a strong economic case for action. On the other hand, understanding dependencies takes an inside-out view, highlighting how deeply businesses are intertwined with and reliant on nature. This creates a stronger economic incentive to protect ecosystems now. That’s why we need to shift our focus, from just measuring impacts to fully understanding dependencies and nature-related risks. 🌍 Want to learn more about leveraging nature as a strategic asset? Check out our latest article: https://bit.ly/3NyCk3V Our colleagues will also be speaking about nature at Cop16 in Cali, Colombia. Learn more about what we’ll be up to: https://bit.ly/481yLgc #COP16 #biodiversityaction #regenerativeeconomy #naturepositive #businessfornature

🌍Together, we’re driving the future of Nature Science-Based Targets for Cities! 🌍 As cities worldwide strive to balance urban development with sustainability, the Science-Based Targets Network brings together global city leaders and experts at COP16. These three sessions will explore how cities can set science-based targets for nature 🌿 (All in Local Colombian time) 🗓️ October 23rd | 13:20 - 14:40 | Enhancing Subnational Contributions to the Global Biodiversity Framework: Needs for metrics, methodologies, and practical frameworks to achieve whole-of-government implementation of the GBF 🔗Info: https://bit.ly/4eO2rzO 🗓️ October 27 | 9:00 - 10:00| Setting Science-Based Targets for Nature Positive Cities 🔗Info: https://bit.ly/3YcNSPe 🗓️ October 30 | 14:00 - 15:00 | From Global Goals to Local Action – Setting Science-Based Targets for Cities 🎤 LIVESTREAM: https://bit.ly/3NsPwav 👉 Learn more about Nature SBTs for Cities and join our community: http://bit.ly/3BPuK2i #ScienceBasedTargets #Cities #NaturePositive #UrbanResilience