43-26 Executive Order on assessment of the impact of certain public and private facilities on the environment (EIA) pursuant to the Planning Act

Summary

The "Bekendtgørelse om vurdering af visse offentlige og private anlægs virkning på miljøet (VVM) i medfør af lov om planlægning" is a regulation in Denmark related to assessing the environmental impact of certain public and private projects. Businesses are required to prepare and submit a VVM report if their project meets certain criteria and has the potential to significantly affect the environment. The report should include an assessment of the project's impact on the environment, as well as any mitigation measures that will be taken to minimize negative effects. The regulation aims to ensure that development projects are carried out in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner.

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Issuer

Denmark

Year

2016

Region

Europe

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Manufacturing
Construction
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

Restrictiveness

Very High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 14: Life Below Water
SDG 15: Life on Land