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Green Plans in Action: Netherlands: Further Links
Government
The Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and Environment (called VROM)
Lead government agency responsible for development and implementation of the NEPP
Netherlands Embassy, Washington, D.C.
This site provides a succinct overview of Dutch environmental policies
Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management
Responsible for water policy and planning in the Netherlands
Ministry of Agriculture, Nature Management and Fisheries
Sustainable agriculture and resources policy and news
Statistics Netherlands
Statistical information is vitally important to Dutch society. The objectivity and independence of Statistics Netherlands ensures that all groups and parties in society can rely on their figures. Impartial figures contribute to Dutch democracy and give the private sector a reliable picture of the business market
RIVM - National Institute for Public Health and the Environment
Government research institute for government policy and support; highly respected independent scientists providing expertise, knowledge, and research to benefit people, society, and the environment
COGEM - The Netherlands Commission on Genetic Modification
COGEM advises the government on the potential risks of genetic modification to human health and the environment, with a scope ranging from agriculture to medicine, and from contained use to deliberate release of GMOs. COGEM brings ethical and social issues linked to genetic modification to the attention of ministers involved
Following are 4 independent assessment agencies in the Netherlands. These agencies all have a role to play in giving substance to the World Bank's People-Planet-Profit concept. SCP deals with People, CPB deals with Profit, MNP and RPB deal with the Planet.
Social and Cultural Planning Office of the Netherlands (called SCP in Dutch)
SCP conducts research and monitoring of the social aspects of government policy. The main fields studied are health, welfare, social security, the labor market and education, with a particular focus on the interfaces between them. Its reports are widely used by the government, civil servants, local authorities and academics
Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis (called CPB in Dutch)
CPB is an independent research institute and has its own independent external advisory body. CPB makes independent economic analyses that are both scientifically sound and up-to-date, and relevant for policymaking in the Netherlands
Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (called MNP in Dutch)
MNP functions as the interface between science and policy, producing independent scientific assessments on the quality of the environment for people, plants and animals. Their primary function is to advise the Dutch government, and international policy-makers
Netherlands Institute for Spatial Research (called RP in Dutch)
RP promotes a more informed public debate on spatial planning, is an independent centre of expertise on spatial development, serving the Government, Parliament and regional and local authorities in the Netherlands, and upholds a position of authority on the strength of its professionalism and independence
Business
Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers (called VNO-NCW)
The VNO-NCW is the largest organization representing the interests of employers in the Netherlands. It is probably best described as 'the voice of Dutch business.' The VNO-NCW's voice is heard at home and abroad. As a lobby group, it aims to ensure that the needs and views of Dutch business are communicated effectively to government, the media and the outside world in general
Institutional Dynamics in Environmental Corporatism: The Impact of Market and Technological Change on the Dutch Polder Model
An International Journal of Policy, Administration and Institution
Akzo Nobel
This multi-national company is one of the world's leading chemical producers. They practice sustainable management and incorporate life cycle assessments regarding potential environmental impacts
ABN AMRO
An International Bank originating in the Netherlands; they believe the concept of sustainable development is based on creating long-term value for shareholders, clients and employees, contributing to society, and being transparent in what they represent
ING Group
A global financial services company of Dutch origin, providing a wide array of banking, insurance, and asset management services in over 50 countries. Committed to transparency, integrity, honesty, and works within an ethical framework with competitors. In business dealings they anticipate developments related to the environmental field and manage the environmental risks resulting from their activities, as well as control environmental burdens caused by ING itself
Non-Government
National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (called RIVM)
RIVM is the National Institute of Public Health and the Environment, located in Bilthoven, the Netherlands. It is a research institute for policy support, integrated with a planning agency for the environment and nature conservation
The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (called NWO)
The NWO is the central Dutch organization in the field of fundamental and strategic scientific research. NWO encompasses all fields of scholarship. Consequently, NWO plays a key role in the development of science, technology and culture in the Netherlands. NWO acts as the national research council in the Netherlands. NWO is an independent organization established by an Act of Parliament in 1988
Center for Energy and Environmental Studies, University of Groningen
The Center's research mission is to contribute to the environmental investigation and assessment of optional transition routes to a sustainable world that is also characterized by adequate environmental quality, and to examine (bio)physical, technological and socio economic aspects on this transition
Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency
One of four independent assessment agencies in the Netherlands; it functions as an interface between science, policy and politics Ð producing assessments on the quality of the environment.
Friends of the Earth Netherlands
Organization with 100 local groups campaigning for national environmental causes
Stichting Natuur en Milieu (Society for Nature and Environment)
Primarily Influences policy making process through debates and discussions, conducts research and publishes findings, mobilizes public opinion, stimulates discussions
IMSA Amsterdam
Oldest, most specialized. renowned international independent consulting firm and think-tank in the field of sustainability and innovative solutions; clients include leading multinationals, authorities, services, and NGOs; operates as an interface between industries, government and critical groups; are the designers, analyzers, and guides bringing businesses to sustainability
Ecostrategy
Provides inspiration, ideas and integrated strategies for sustainable development; an independent think tank for environmental innovation playing a key role in political processes, communication, and social change
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