How can residents work together to heat their homes without using natural gas? Through the ‘Warm door Water’ project, the Nature & Environment Federations are demonstrating that this is possible with a mini-heat network based on aquathermal energy. By harnessing heat from a nearby ditch, pond or canal, several homes can make use of a single sustainable heat source. The project is developing a practical and replicable approach, so that residents’ initiatives, installers and local authorities will soon be able to apply this solution in more locations.

Stichting Goeie Grutten supports Decade of Action in its mission to present a new vision for the future: an economy that works in harmony with nature rather than depleting it. Through their platform, We Are The ReGeneration, they bring together the stories of creators, change-makers and pioneers working towards regeneration, demonstrating that a different economic system is not only necessary but also achievable.

In the coming years, Decade of Action is committed to further strengthening this movement and accelerating the transition to a regenerative society. Their ambition is clear: by 2030, the mission will be accomplished and the organisation will be able to disband, as the movement will continue to grow under its own steam.

Public Food is committed to food justice. Their mission: to make healthy and sustainable food accessible to everyone. Affordable, readily available and close by. Just like a library or clean drinking water.

Through the Mensa Mensa initiative, Public Food demonstrates what this looks like in practice: a public space where people can eat well, learn and come together.

The Goeie Grutten Foundation supports the scaling up of this approach. Based in Rotterdam South, Public Food is working on expansion and on plans for a second location in Amsterdam.

Many products appear cheap, but the true costs to people and the environment often remain hidden. Consider the damage caused by CO₂ emissions, the loss of biodiversity, or underpayment within the supply chain. True Price makes this ‘true price’ transparent by factoring in social and environmental costs from farm to fork.

By making these hidden costs visible, True Price provides tools for recovery, compensation and prevention. In this way, the organisation contributes to fair value chains and better-informed choices by businesses and policymakers. The Goeie Grutten Foundation supports True Price because of their innovative approach and contribution to systemic change within the food system.

The protein transition in healthcare calls for meals that are plant-based, nutritionally complete and tasty, whilst maintaining protein quality and good nutritional value. RECIPE, developed by Wageningen University & Research, assists chefs and dietitians in this regard with an innovative, AI-driven recommendation system. By combining insights into protein quality, nutritional value and taste, the system supports the creation of plant-based meals that meet patients’ needs. In this way, RECIPE is accelerating the transition to sustainable menus in more than 50 healthcare institutions.

The protein transition calls for behavioural change on a large scale. From 2026, the national campaign ‘Wissel ’ns Wat!’ will give this a fresh impetus by encouraging consumers, in an accessible and positive way, to choose plant-based options more often. This campaign is the successor to National Meat-Free Week.

Instead of focusing on what you leave out, the campaign centres on what you add: more flavour, variety and enjoyment at the table. Through concrete, relatable moments (from lunch to barbecues), the switch is made achievable and appealing. The Goeie Grutten Foundation supports this renewed approach because of its focus on broad behavioural change and its contribution to a more sustainable food system.

Read more: www.wisselnswat.nl/over-ons/

The Climate Tech Connect Foundation strengthens the climate tech ecosystem in the Benelux by connecting innovators, investors and policymakers. Through targeted matchmaking and investment support, Climate Tech Connect helps start-ups scale up more quickly and gain access to capital. In addition, Climate Tech Connect is building an active community and encourages new investments in climate solutions every year.

Events such as the Climate Tech Summit bring parties together and accelerate collaboration. In this way, a powerful network is growing that contributes to a sustainable and future-proof economy.

As well as reducing emissions, it is also necessary to remove CO₂ from the air. Natuur & Milieu’s Climate Positive programme highlights opportunities for carbon storage in the Netherlands and what is required to achieve this. The focus is on sectors with high potential, such as industry, and on how these solutions can also generate economic value. With this knowledge, Natuur & Milieu aims to galvanise political action to enable large-scale sustainable carbon removal from 2030 onwards. The Goeie Grutten Foundation supports this initiative because of its contribution to effective and forward-looking climate policy.

The space for free speech and organisation is under pressure from increasing government surveillance, both online and offline. This makes it harder for citizens and civil society organisations to speak out safely and hold those in power to account. Amnesty is committed to countering this trend and protecting this space. Through research, policy advocacy and lobbying, the organisation works to curb legislation that enables far-reaching online monitoring. In this way, Amnesty contributes to the preservation of an open society in which people can freely express themselves and organise. The Goeie Grutten Foundation supports this work because of the importance of fundamental rights within a democratic society.

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Transparency is a cornerstone of democracy. Thanks to the Open Government Act (Woo), anyone can request government information. However, in practice this is often complicated.

SPOON helps citizens, journalists and civil society organisations to effectively exercise their right to information. By sharing knowledge, providing advice and developing training courses, SPOON aims to make it easier to request and use government information.

With their new Training & Advice branch, they not only strengthen the skills of individuals and organisations, but also contribute to a broader culture of openness and trust in the government.

What if you look at food as a story of resilience? The exhibition GOOD FOOD, from April 2026 in the Nederlands Fotomuseum, reveals how food production is more than agriculture alone. Resilience Food Stories takes you into the lives of farmers, market gardeners and scientists who show that food can also be an engine for recovery: of ecosystems, of cultures and of just systems. An ode to the power of transition portrayed.

Fresh is a startup studio with a mission: to bring about a transformation of our food system within the earth's limits. In the annual pre-studio ‘talent first’ startup program of 3 months, entirely new impact-driven ventures are created and accelerated, focusing on a regenerative and circular food system.

What if you look at food as a story of resilience? The exhibition GOOD FOOD, from April 2026 in the Nederlands Fotomuseum, reveals how food production is more than agriculture alone. Resilience Food Stories takes you into the lives of farmers, market gardeners and scientists who show that food can also be an engine for recovery: of ecosystems, of cultures and of just systems. An ode to the power of transition portrayed.

Privacy is the basis for personal freedom, autonomy and trust in society. That is why Privacy First advocates a fundamental reassessment of privacy as a fundamental right. In a society in which governments and companies collect more and more data, the balance threatens to tip. Instead of citizens controlling power, citizens themselves are being controlled. Only when we ourselves determine what we share, there remains room for free choices and a safe existence.

What we put on our plates determines not only our own health, but also that of animals, the soil and the planet. The Caring Movement, a collaboration of doctors, farmers, teachers, dieticians, chefs and veterinarians, is accelerating the transition to a food and agriculture system that is more plant-based, nature-inclusive and healthy. For humans, animals and the earth. Plant-based and animal-based. Together, we are making healthy choices the norm.

Without transparency, democracy loses its foundation. Transparency International Netherlands is therefore working on an honest and reliable government that strengthens the rule of law. With better laws and regulations, firm enforcement and more awareness of public integrity, they tackle corruption at the source. Only with openness and honest governance can we build a just and sustainable society.

After the positive completion of the earlier project Lifting the Lid on Lobbying , the Goeie Grutten Foundation will provide follow-up funding to the TI-NL organization.

NewZroom is an online open platform for youth journalism, where socially engaged young people can make their view of the world heard widely: to other young people, policymakers, education and news media. At a time when social media is inundated with unverified, polarizing and fake news, and traditional news media are increasingly disconnected from young people, NewZroom offers a bridge between both worlds.

The Goeie Grutten Foundation is supporting the start-up phase of NewZroom.

With the Uniting for Impact project, a coalition of SME leaders, NGOs and experts is delivering prototypes for the new economy in which profit is only considered profit if people, society and the planet also win.