Sustainable Development in the Netherlands

There is a growing concern that long-run sustainable development may be compromised unless measures are taken to achieve balance between economic, environmental and social outcomes both domestically and on a global basis. This section looks at three specific issues of sustainable development that are of particular importance for the Netherlands: climate change, water pollution, and sustainable use of natural resources. In each case, indicators are presented to measure progress and the evolution of potential problems, and an assessment is made of government policies in that area. The section also considers whether institutional ...