National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM)

RIVM (the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment) works towards a healthy population in a sustainable, safe and healthy living environment. RIVM pursues those goals based on independent scientific research. To that end, we are a trusted advisor to the government, professionals and private citizens.

Role in the project

• Participant in WP1 and WP4: arranging stakeholder consultation and engagement in the Netherlands.

• Participant in WP2: conducting case study no. 6, a field study of atmospheric deposition of pesticides in Dutch nature conservation areas.

People involved

Joost Lahr

PhD in Biology. MSc in environmental sciences. Senior expert in soil and water quality. PhD in Biology, MSc in Environmental Sciences. Over 30 years of experience in managing various national and international research and advice projects. His research topics include ecological risks of pesticides, veterinary pharmaceuticals, heavy metals and other pollutants in soil and water, but also urban and agricultural biodiversity and nature conservation.

PhD ERT IBERA diplomat. Senior expert in chemical risk assessment. Over 30 years of experience in ERA for pesticides, biocides, human and veterinary medicines, and contaminants in fertilising products. Chair of the OECD Working party on Biocides.

Master of Arts in Communication and Information Science. Senior communications advisor for the domain Environment and Safety. She is a communication officer for the subjects as citizen science, nitrogen, biocides and pesticides. Annemiek has over 15 years of experience as a communications advisor.