Biodiversity
Examples of biodiversity include all the plants, animals and micro-organisms that make up a healthy ecosystem. Globally, biodiversity is not doing well: many plant and animal species have disappeared or are in decline. The City of Leeuwarden aims to increase biodiversity by 2035. How? Read the biodiversity policy framework.
The six goals
Six targets have been set to increase biodiversity by 2035. The policy framework outlines how we will work on this. The following goals are envisaged:
- We will increase species diversity and reduce the vulnerability of (Frisian) populations.
- We will take soil, water and biodiversity as a starting point when designing and managing the human environment.
- We want to restore, strengthen and expand existing green-blue structures.
- We will aim for a future-proof food system without adverse effects on air, soil and water quality.
- We are committed to restoring biodiversity when issuing and zoning land.
- We will encourage positive contact between people and nature.
Biodiversity policy framework
The Biodiversity Policy Framework was adopted 4 December 2024 by the city council.
Planning
Now that the policy framework has been adopted, the local authority is working on two implementation programmes:
- Biodiversity Implementation Programme.
- Greening Implementation Programme.
In these programmes, concrete projects for the next two years will be developed to restore biodiversity.
Laws, regulations and/or policy documents
The following policy document can be found on the website Administrative information:
- Biodiversity policy framework.
Do you have any questions?
Contact the City of Leeuwarden.
The six goals
Six targets have been set to increase biodiversity by 2035. The policy framework outlines how we will work on this. The following goals are envisaged:
- We will increase species diversity and reduce the vulnerability of (Frisian) populations.
- We will take soil, water and biodiversity as a starting point when designing and managing the human environment.
- We want to restore, strengthen and expand existing green-blue structures.
- We will aim for a future-proof food system without adverse effects on air, soil and water quality.
- We are committed to restoring biodiversity when issuing and zoning land.
- We will encourage positive contact between people and nature.
Biodiversity policy framework
The Biodiversity Policy Framework was adopted 4 December 2024 by the city council.
Planning
Now that the policy framework has been adopted, the local authority is working on two implementation programmes:
- Biodiversity Implementation Programme.
- Greening Implementation Programme.
In these programmes, concrete projects for the next two years will be developed to restore biodiversity.
Laws, regulations and/or policy documents
The following policy document can be found on the website Administrative information:
- Biodiversity policy framework.
Do you have any questions?
Contact the City of Leeuwarden.