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  1. Migratory animals create worldwide ecosystem

    Press release
    WAGENINGEN – In the animal kingdom, travel is key: that is the conclusion of Silke Bauer’s research in a nutshell. The NIOO-ecologist and an Australian colleague list the numerous species that migrate from one location to another. According to the two researchers, the effects of these migrations on world ecosystems have been overlooked. Time to give the billions of geese, locusts, butterflies, herrings and wildebeest that wander the globe their proper due.
    Wilde dieren

  2. Bringing nature into the city

    We aim for maximum biodiversity on and around our building. But what can we do to increase it?
    Dwergvleermuis in volle vlucht

  3. Floor = hot = cold

    With hot and cold water led through pipes in the concrete floors, we keep the temperature nice and constant.
    Koeltorens

  4. Letting in the light

    How can we make sure there's enough daylight to work comfortably but not too much sun?
    Buitenkant van het NIOO-KNAW gebouw

  5. Multifunctional grounds

    Besides the latest ecotechnology, the grounds also feature aviaries, ponds, greenhouses and experimental gardens.
    Overzicht van multifunctioneel terrein

  6. Green roof 2.0

    Imagine an oasis of green high above the bustle of urban life… at NIOO, nature's going through the roof!
    Het groene dak van NIOO-KNAW

  7. Plants provide power

    Need a place to recharge your phone? Our roof features 25 m2 of energy-producing green!
    Planten op het groene dak van NIOO-KNAW

  8. A living, breathing building

    As sustainable as possible, in as many respects as possible: that was the imperative when the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) commissioned a new building. And we have done it!
    Gebouw NIOO-KNAW met paarse bloemen

  9. In pictures

    The sustainable NIOO-KNAW building in pictures.
    Gebouw NIOO-KNAW met paarse bloemen

  10. Common insecticide linked to extreme decline in freshwater insects

    News
    Thiacloprid, a widely-used pesticide, can cause a large-scale decline in freshwater insects. This was discovered by a team of researchers from Leiden University, including current NIOO-director Geert de Snoo.
    Libelle