No. 6,498 in Dutch
urgenda
"Urgenda" is not a standard Dutch word but the name of a Dutch nonprofit organization focused on sustainability and climate change.
In a sentence
De Urgenda zaak heeft veel aandacht gekregen in Nederland.
The Urgenda case has received much attention in the Netherlands.
In this sentence, 'Urgenda' refers to the actual name of an organization known for its environmental lawsuit against the Dutch government.
Urgenda is een organisatie die zich inzet voor duurzame ontwikkeling.
Urgenda is an organization that advocates for sustainable development.
Here, 'Urgenda' is used as the name of an organization.
Dankzij Urgenda zijn klimaatmaatregelen versneld ingevoerd.
Thanks to Urgenda, climate measures have been implemented more quickly.
In this sentence, 'Urgenda' refers to the influence or efforts of the organization in promoting climate action.
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