The Netherlands Pavilion wins two awards at the International Business Excellence Awards 2021
Date
12/11/2021 6:18:46 PM
(MENAFN- Mid-East.Info)
Dubai: Organized by 'Awards International' a pioneer in conducting LIVE online awards in the era of COVID, the competition and ceremony took place on a digital platform. The event was held in continuous effort to recognize and celebrate the very best business initiatives the world has to offer. Amongst 30 well known multi-national companies competing, the Netherlands Pavilion was the only participating country from the expo 2020 Dubai. The Netherlands Pavilion won the golden award for 'The Best Sustainability Initiative' and an 'Overall Winner' award for the highest score from the judges.
H.E Carel Richter, Commissioner General and Maarten Froger, Deputy Commissioner General for the Netherlands Pavilion received the awards respectively.
“On behalf of the entire team, we are very honored and delighted to receive these accolades from the 'International Business Excellence Awards'. They are a recognition of all the efforts by our architects, consortium members, partners, sponsors and other staff members who made this concept of sustainable Dutch innovations and ideas into a reality. A reality that provides solutions to globally challenging topics of population growth, food security and climate change. A reality that can change the world for better and circular tomorrow!” quoted H.E. Carel.
About the Netherlands Pavilion :
The Netherlands Pavilion, located at the Sustainability District at Expo 2020 Dubai, is open to visitors starting from 1st October 2021 until 31st March 2022. The pavilion has a giant green food cone known as the 'Biotope' as the centre of attraction. The 18m vertical farm is covered with 9300 edible plants and irrigated with the harvested water from the air (approx. 1200 litres daily) using innovative Dutch technologies. With these high-tech advancements and more in offering, the pavilion aims to be a true platform for sustainability and circularity initiatives thereby, enabling visitors to experience the Netherlands' expertise in uniting water, energy and food. Dutch businesses, knowledge institutions and civil society organisations have specific knowledge and proficiency in these fields and can therefore, play a key role in finding solutions that contribute to a more sustainable planet. Possessing a naturally controlled climate, the pavilion's structure is constructed using locally sourced materials that will be recycled after Expo period, minimizing its ecological footprint.
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