The report analyses the implications of the SDGs for environmental policy in the Netherlands and addressing what are the national policy choices with regard to the physical environment, in light of these SDGs.
Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL)
More informationThe report argues that although SDG implementation can build on existing national policy targets, policy programs and monitoring reports, there will be a need to make adjustments for a successful transformation. It makes three main assessments: 1. global SDGs have to be translated into a national ambition level, consisting of a clear, long-term vision supported by new and updated national policy targets for 2030 2. successful SDG implementation requires close coordination of policy efforts and responsibilities between various ministries and provincial and local authorities, thereby ensuring policy coherence. But also successful implementation requires close coordination of policy efforts and responsibilities between various ministries and provincial and local authorities, thereby ensuring policy coherence. 3. a periodic national monitoring report is needed to track progress and – depending on the political ambition – to promote accountability by explaining underlying developments or even to evaluate policy performance
Organizations covered by the instrumentLarge private and listed companies
Industry scopeAll/none specified
ESG coverage - E (Environment)All
ESG coverage- S (Social)All
ESG coverage- G (Governance)All
Current
CountryNetherlands
RegionEurope
Date of publication2016
Issuer typeGovernments (governmental department, agency)
Reporting requirementsOther e.g. action plan, strategy, programme, voluntary initiative
Mandatory or voluntaryVoluntary
The geographical scopeNational/federal