Netherlands

The Netherlands has sustainability strengths in transportation, renewable energy and agrifood. The country is home to offshore wind farms and has Europe’s largest floating solar energy park. According to Invest in Holland, the Netherlands is “committed to providing 50% of electricity through renewable sources like wind and solar by 2025.” The country has implemented initiatives to promote renewable energy sources and provides incentives to people to participate and support them.

Moreover, the Netherlands is furthering its view of sustainability by transforming transportation infrastructure to be more eco-friendly. The Dutch railways run their trains using 100% wind energy and have the highest density of electric vehicle charging stations in the rest of the world. The Netherlands is also known as a bike-friendly nation. Due to the country’s dedication, it will be easy for its citizens to incorporate sustainability in transportation. With these initiatives, the Netherlands is leading sustainability and teaching other countries to become more sustainable.

The sustainability initiatives in Iceland, Denmark and the Netherlands put them in the top spot for a green future. Since the United States has an alarming consumption of natural resources, climate officials should look for ways and utilize some of the best practices from Iceland, Denmark and the Netherlands to make the U.S. environment more sustainable. Addressing climate issues is a great first step for the U.S. as it will help see the long-term negative impact.

Additionally, shipping has increased globally; the U.S. can try to make shipping sustainable and follow Denmark’s steps to become a carbon-neutral fleet. Though it would not be easy to do, it is necessary for the betterment of everyone. Overall, the U.S. needs to put in policies to develop better sustainability plans and follow the lead of other top countries.