The Netherlands
The Netherland's 2020 Bill to Curb Nitrogen Emissions
Summary Description
Sets a limit on nitrogen emissions in The Netherlands.
Species
Farmed animals
Jurisdiction
The Netherlands
Sub-Jurisdiction
N/A
Type of Act
Legislation
Status
Bill proposal
Legal Value
N/A
Date Enacted
2020
Date Updated
June, 2023
Official Citation
Conceptbesluit stikstofreductie en natuurverbetering, 2020 (The Netherlands)
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Sets limits on nitrogen levels in Natura-2000 areas.
- Aims to halve nitrogen emissions by construction and agriculture by 2035.
- Sets three targets:
- Provides £2bn funding to support implementation in the agricultural sectors, through buy-out programs, innovation, and technical measures. Farmers participating in buy outs can start a new farm in a new location but must commit to reduce nitrogen emissions. The Dutch government announced a 1,45-billion-euro package till 2023, to pay husbandry farmers to stop farming and reduce the number of animals for environmental reasons.
Weaknesses
- Only applies to Natura 2000 areas (EU's natural reserves).
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