OECD Environmental Performance Reviews: The Netherlands 2015
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This report is the third OECD review of environmental performance in the Netherlands. It evaluates progress towards sustainable development and green growth, with a focus on sustainable mobility, and waste and materials management.
The OECD Environmental Performance Review Programme provides independent assessments of country progress in achieving domestic and international environmental policy commitments. The reviews are conducted to improve environmental performance, promote peer learning and enhance accountability. They are supported by a broad range of economic and environmental data, and provide policy-relevant recommendations.
Each review cycle covers all OECD countries and selected partner economies. The most recent reviews include: Spain (2015), Poland (2015), Sweden (2014).
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Key environmental trends
This chapter provides a snapshot of key environmental trends in the Netherlands since 2000. It highlights the main achievements and remaining challenges on the path towards a greener economy. The chapter examines the Netherlands’ progress in reducing the energy, carbon and material intensities of its economy; in managing the natural asset base; and in improving the environmental quality of life.
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