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 …

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 Caribbean Netherlands are dealing with a situation where imported vegetables and fruits are mostly imported and hardly affordable. This leads to consuming unhealthy food and high obesities rates as a consequence. A lack of good agricultural practices with regard to water-smart and nature inclusive …