Sustainability on Schouwen-Duiveland

Since 2008, Schouwen-Duiveland has participated in the QualityCoast program. This initiative by the European Union aims to make European coastal communities more sustainable and environmentally friendly. The municipality of Schouwen-Duiveland has been awarded the Platinum level, which is the highest level.

The Blue Flag organization evaluates beaches and marinas in more than 30 countries each year. The international environmental award assesses whether participating beaches and marinas are clean and safe. In May 2022, we raised the Blue Flag on Schouwen-Duiveland on the beaches at Rotonde Westenschouwen, Vuurtorenpad Nieuw-Haamstede, Wilhelminahoeve and Jan van Renesseweg in Renesse and Brouwersdam-Scharendijke. The marinas of Bruinisse and Den Osse and the city harbors of Brouwershaven and Zierikzee are also allowed to fly the Blue Flag.

Global award in the field of sustainability and the fight against global warming and environmental degradation.

First prize for the most sustainable nature reserve. The island was awarded for its unspoiled nature and wide beaches.

Verklikkerstrand is one of eight Dutch beaches with a green pennant. On these beaches, more space has been created for nature.