Search Results - "Nico Polman"

Modelling shifts between mono- and multifunctional farming systems: the importance of social and economic drivers by Grashof-Bokdam, Carla J., Cormont, Anouk, Polman, Nico B. P., Westerhof, Eugène J. G. M., Franke, Jappe G. J., Opdam, Paul F. M.

“…Context In Europe, policy measures are starting to emerge that promote multifunctional farming systems and delivery of ecosystem services besides food…”
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Why are Dutch farmers going multifunctional? by Jongeneel, Roel A., Polman, Nico B.P., Slangen, Louis H.G.

“…Given that current European Union policy is to stimulate and facilitate multifunctional agriculture (European farm model), it would be useful to know why…”
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The Role of Mitigation Options for Achieving a Low-Carbon Economy in the Netherlands in 2050 Using a System Dynamics Modelling Approach by Vincent Linderhof, Kristie Dekkers, Nico Polman

“…To reach a low-carbon economy in the Netherlands, the level of greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions has to be reduced by 80–95% CO2 emissions compared to 1990…”
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Nature-inclusive urban development: lessons learned in three real estate projects in Dutch cities by Mattijssen, Thomas J.M., Dijkshoorn-Dekker, Marijke W.C., Kortstee, Harry J.M., Polman, Nico B.P., Snep, Robbert

“…An increasing number of real estate actors appear to be searching for ways to incorporate nature and biodiversity in urban development projects. In this…”
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Self-initiated nature conservation by farmers: an analysis of Dutch farming by Runhaar, Hens, Polman, Nico, Dijkshoorn-Dekker, Marijke

“…In Europe, the active contribution of farmers to nature conservation is mainly voluntary. Whereas participation in agri-environmental schemes (AES) has been…”
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Enhancing Urban Biodiversity: A Theory of Planned Behavior Study of the Factors Influencing Real Estate Actors’ Intention to Use Nature-Inclusive Design and Construction Concepts by van Haaster-de Winter, Mariët A., Dijkshoorn-Dekker, Marijke W. C., Mattijssen, Thomas J. M., Polman, Nico B. P.

“…This paper presents the results of an exploration into the adoption of biodiversity-friendly practices by the real estate sector, by researching which factors…”
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From Scaling to Governance of the Land System: Bridging Ecological and Economic Perspectives by Veldkamp, Tom, Polman, Nico, Reinhard, Stijn, Slingerland, Maja

“…One of the main unresolved problems in policy making is the step from scale issues to effective governance. What is appropriate for a lower level, such as a…”
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Governance of ecosystem services on small islands: three contrasting cases for St. Eustatius in the Dutch Caribbean by Polman, Nico, Reinhard, Stijn, van Bets, Linde K.J, Kuhlman, Tom

“…Natural ecosystems provide an attractive focus for tourism on small islands. However, at the same time tourism and other human actions can be detrimental to…”
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Economic Governance to Expand Commercial Wetlands: Within- and Cross-Scale Challenges by de Blaeij, Arianne T., Polman, Nico, Reinhard, Stijn

“…Commercial wetlands are defined as wetlands directed by an entrepreneur with the intention of making a profit. The combination of ecosystem services that…”
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An exploration of potential growth pathways of social innovations in rural Europe by Slee, Bill, Polman, Nico

“…This paper explores the range of expansion/development/growth pathways (or scaling) that might occur with social innovations, with reference to social…”
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Modelling the adoption of automatic milking systems in Noord-Holland by Floridi, M, Bartolini, F, Peerlings, J.H.M, Polman, N.B.P, Viaggi, D

“…Innovation and new technology adoption represent two central elements for the business and industry development process in agriculture. One of the most…”
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Partnering for nature conservation by Runhaar, Hens, Polman, Nico

“…•NGO-farmer collaboration in the Netherlands form a unique partnership.•The partnership raises awareness of and recognition for meadow bird protection.•The…”
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Partnering for nature conservation: NGO-farmer collaboration for meadow bird protection in the Netherlands by Runhaar, Hens, Polman, Nico

“…In order to reverse the trend of continuous decline in species diversity and abundance in agricultural landscapes, various governance arrangements have been…”
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Collaborative governance arrangements to deliver spatially coordinated agri-environmental management by Westerink, Judith, Jongeneel, Roel, Polman, Nico, Prager, Katrin, Franks, Jeremy, Dupraz, Pierre, Mettepenningen, Evy

“…•Effective AES often require spatial coordination and collaboration.•In governance of AES, tasks can be distributed between actors, including farmer groups.•We…”
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Combining results of different models: the case of a levy on the Dutch nitrogen surplus by Polman, Nico B.P, Thijssen, Geert J

“…Economic instruments, such as levies are considered by the Dutch government for reducing the harmful effects of the production and application of manure. To…”
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Social innovation: a preliminary exploration of a contested concept by Slee, Bill, Burlando, Catie, Pisani, Elena, Secco, Laura, Polman, Nico

“…This paper explores the contested concept of social innovation by using the ideas of discourse and framing as a lens to explore the contested definitions of…”
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Beyond the single farm – A spatial econometric analysis of spill-overs in farm diversification in the Netherlands by Vroege, Willemijn, Meraner, Manuela, Polman, Nico, Storm, Hugo, Heijman, Wim, Finger, Robert

“…•We use a spatial regression framework to estimate spill-over effects in farm diversification activities.•The success of diversification policies is affected…”
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Combining results of different models: the case of a levy on the Dutch nitrogen surplus by Polman, Nico B.P., Thijssen, Geert J.

“…Economic instruments, such as levies are considered by the Dutch government for reducing the harmful effects of the production and application of manure. To…”
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Modelling choices and social interactions with a threshold public good: Investment decisions in a polder in Bangladesh by Reinhard, Stijn, Naranjo, María A., Polman, Nico, Hennen, Wil

“…Farmers in South-West Bangladesh face excess precipitation in monsoon season, which cannot be discharged to the silted-up rivers. In low lying polders, this…”
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Understanding social innovation for the well-being of forest-dependent communities: A preliminary theoretical framework by Kluvánková, Tatiana, Brnkaľáková, Stanislava, Špaček, Martin, Slee, Bill, Nijnik, Maria, Valero, Diana, Miller, David, Bryce, Rosalind, Kozová, Mária, Polman, Nico, Szabo, Tomáš, Gežík, Veronika

“…•Presentation of an original definition of social innovations for marginalised rural areas. Key mechanisms that enable efforts for social innovations in…”
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