With coral reefs in global decline and further threatened by growing anthropogenic impacts, effective strategies for restoring these critical ecosystems are increasingly sought after. In Caribbean reefs, where disease outbreaks and fishing pressure have reduced herbivore abundances and facilitated widespread …

This special volume contains 21 papers on the invertebrates of Bonaire, and someother Dutch Caribbean islands. Most papers are based on material collected during the Bonaire Estafette Expeditie held in 2022-2023. In this introduction we give background information on the climate, geography and habitats …

This research analyzes best practices for the benefit of developing a financially sustainable, high-quality farmers’ cooperative under the Bonaire Platinum label, supporting the islands’ local food security and improved resilience of the food system by increased local production and local market resilience. …

This report presents the findings of the Bonaire Platinum experiment, carried out as part of the project 'Food Resilient Futures in the Caribbean Netherlands'. The initiative builds on the Living Lab Bonaire vision for a sustainable and resilient food system that strengthens local production, reduces …

The "Na kaminda pa kosechá" (On the Road to Harvest) awareness campaign was implemented between May and September 2025 as part of the Living Lab Food Resilient Futures project on Bonaire. Guided by the research question "What levels of awareness and motivation exist regarding local food production on …

The Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) Experiment on Sint Eustatius is part of the broader research project 'Food Resilient Futures in the Caribbean Netherlands', which aims to contribute to a prosperous society with a resilient population and a healthy natural environment. This experiment is situated within …

The Caribbean Netherlands rely heavily on costly imports of fresh produce, contributing to unhealthy diets and rising rates of obesity. Local food production remains limited due to insufficient water-smart, nature-inclusive agricultural practices and low climate resilience. The research project Food …

Het onderzoeksproject Food Resilient Futures in the Dutch Caribbean is een meerjarig praktijkgericht onderzoeksprogramma dat wordt uitgevoerd door een consortium van Nederlandse hogescholen, waaronder Van Hall Larenstein, Inholland, Aeres, HAS en NHL Stenden in samenwerking met lokale partners zoals …

The project “Food Resilient Futures in the Caribbean Netherlands” adopted a Living Lab approach. The goal was to conduct research together with the local government, LVV and the community (farmers, youth), and to contribute to a prosperous society with a resilient population and a healthy natural environment …

Op Bonaire worden groenten, fruit en vlees grotendeels geïmporteerd en zijn vaak nauwelijks betaalbaar. Deze afhankelijkheid van import leidt tot ongezonde voedingspatronen en toenemende gezondheidsproblemen, zoals obesitas. In de landbouw worden “water-smart” en natuur-inclusieve methoden beperkt toegepast …