Amsterdam

Country: The Netherlands

City population: 742,981

Area: 21939 acres

Mayor: Eberhard van der Laan

LAB Contacts in Amsterdam:

Johan van Zoest           j.vanzoest@dro.amsterdam.nl

Geertje Wijten               G.Wijten@dro.amsterdam.nl

City of Amsterdam and the LAB 5-step process

All 21 LAB pioneer local governments go through a 5-step process, culminating in the implementation of five new biodiversity initiatives. The steps are as follows:

Step 1: Production of a biodiversity report

Step 2: Acceptance of the Durban Commitment - Amsterdam have signed

Step 3: Production of a Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (LBSAP)

Step 4: Acceptance of a commitment to the LBSAP

Step 5: Implementation of five new or improved biodiversity initiatives

Other related links and information:

Amsterdam is nominated for European Green Capital Award

EUKN News article on Amsterdam and LAB

Amsterdam's presentation at the 2nd LAB WOrkshop, Durban

Amsterdam's presentation at first LAB workshop, Zagreb

Amsterdam City Case Description

For more information on Amsterdam, please visit their website: www.dro.amsterdam.nl