Bas Roels

Bas Roels is the Coördinator of the Netherlands Team at WWF-Netherlands (Wereld Natuur Fonds), based in Amsterdam. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in areas such as nature restoration, water management, climate adaptation, and food systems. His work focuses on implementing nature-based solutions to address environmental challenges in the Netherlands.12

In his role, Roels has been involved in various initiatives aimed at enhancing biodiversity and promoting sustainable practices. He has a strong background in managing projects related to living rivers and other ecological restoration efforts, which align with WWF's mission to conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth.34