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The Council has identified five major transformations that must be implemented urgently to support sustainable development in the Netherlands

The Netherlands is facing major and urgent sustainability challenges. How can and should it supervise the transition of the landscape?

20 October 2016 - This document sets out the work programme 2017-2018 of the Council for the Environment and Infrastructure (Rli).

Does the position of the dutch mainports demand a different policy approach when viewed in the light of global trends?

Will the implementation of the Environment and Planning Act achieve the objectives of the reform in a balanced way?

The Council investigates tension between policy and legislation developed at European level and implementation of environmental and planning policy at regional level

The Council proposes directing the energy transition towards a clear and uncontested goal and recommends that the government legislates to formalise the reduction goal.

15 September 2015 - This document sets out the work programme 2016-2017 of the Council for the Environment and Infrastructure (Rli).

How can greater flexibility be introduced to housing policy and the housing market, whereupon both can keep pace with the changing housing requirements of society

In this advice, the Council explores how the government can support a transition to a circular economy.