Publications
Schiphol Amsterdam Airport: fewer flights or becoming more sustainable?
Environmental & noise measures, including a higher air passenger tax, are much better for the broad welfare than shrinking Schiphol Amsterdam Airport. Both options reduce emissions and noise, but the effects on emissions are larger in the environment & noise variant. These positive effects outweigh the direct costs for Dutch air passengers, airlines and Royal Schiphol Group.
2023-27A
The position of the Dutch Solar PV Sector in the European Value Chain
This report sheds light on Europe’s and the Netherlands’ positioning in a future solar PV value chain. In order to rebuild a Dutch solar PV supply chain, European collaboration is key. The Netherlands holds a unique position in the integration of PV modules in the built environment.
2023-79
The price of fit for 55
The EU Commissions’ Fit for 55 legislative package includes a number of proposed measures that aim to make the aviation sector more sustainable and reduce aviation emissions. By modelling these measures within the NetCost model, we can evaluate the accompanying cost increase.
2022-92
Destination 2050 – A route to net zero European Aviation
Research by SEO and NLR shows that the European aviation industry can reach net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050.
2021-11
Evaluation of the “Flying Food” Project in Kenya: Can a Cricket Value Chain Fly?
The innovative development project 'Flying Food' has aimed to establish a sustainable cricket value chain in Kenya and Uganda. Despite various positive achievements, this goal was not (yet) reached.
2019-43
Endline Evaluation of the Inclusive Business Accelerator (IBA), 2014-2016
This endline evaluation assesses the effectiveness, relevance, efficiency, and financial sustainability of the Inclusive Business Accelerator (IBA) programme supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands during 2014-2016. The key findings and lessons learned are summarised.
2017-51
Alternatives to government revenues from natural gas
An accelerated reduction of the gas production from the Groningen gas field will cost up to € 3.8 billion per year. SEO has designed four green tax packages that provide alternative income.
2016-72
Evaluation of the SDE+ scheme
The SDE+ scheme is the main policy instrument used by the government to contribute to achieving the renewable energy targets for 2020 and 2023. This study evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of the SDE+ instrument.
2016-102
New incentives for renewable electricity supply in 2020-2030
In 2030, 60 percent of the electricity consumption can be produced sustainably using solar and wind energy. Operating grants and net metering are the most effective tools to achieve that goal.
2015-63
The Environment as a Green Motor for the Economy
This document is the first step in the research programme of the Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment that aims at bringing economics and policy closer together in the field of green growth.
2015-07