Green Plans in Action: Netherlands: Index

4th National Environmental Policy Plan - Summary Future Environment Agenda

History

Scientific Foundation

Science Behind the Policies
Calculating Carrying Capacity
Ecological Footprint
NGO Science
Environmental Quality is a Prerequisite for Health

Management Strategies

NEPP 4 Goals
Buesiness Gets On Board
Government Role
Life Cycle Analysis
Market-Oriented Instruments
Transition Management
Emissions, Energy & Mobility
Achieving Sustainable Agriculture
Chemical Substance Implementation Agreements

Industry Advantages

Comprehensive
Cooperation
Commitment
Competition

Measuring Success

Voluntary Agreements
Strengthened Environmental Enforcement
Decoupling of Economic Growth and Environmental Pressure
Closing the Waste Disposal Loophole
Electronic Waste
Ecosystem-Based Comprehensive Planning
Vibrant Environmental NGO Sector
Science-Based, Right-to-Know Report Card
Effective Waste Management

Challenges

Population Growth
Public Perception
Persistent Problems
Threats to Health

Milestones

Surface Water
Processing Waste
Air Quality

Beyond the Borders

Acidification and Air Pollution
Global Climate Change
Global Commons
GMO Precautions
Sustainable Supply Chains
International Trade and Transboundary Issues

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