Stientje van Veldhoven-van der Meer (born 22 June 1973) is a Dutch politician serving as Minister for the Environment and Housing in the Third Rutte cabinet since 2019.

A diplomat and civil servant by occupation, Van Veldhoven studied policy and management in international organisations at the University of Groningen.

She was elected political talent of the year 2012/2013 by the Dutch national radio and television broadcaster, Nederlandse Omroep Stichting (NOS).

As a parliamentarian, she focused on matters of climate, energy, natural environment, agriculture, fishery, animal rights and development aid.

She announced her departure from politics as of July 19, 2021, to assume the role of Vice President/Director at the World Resources Institute Europe starting from September 1 of that year.