topic overview
term:
definition:
Environment Policy
theme: Policy Fielddefinition:
The territorial impact of environmental policy (also) concerns the definition of protected areas ("Natura 2000" network) for fauna and flora, a reduction in the use of harmful substances (nitrates) in agriculture, regulating waste treatment, limiting atmospheric and noise pollution and promoting renewable energy (wind energy).
source:European Spatial Development Perspective – Towards Balanced and Sustainable Development of the Territory of the EU, sections: “Introduction” and “Contents”, p. 17
download document:ESDP 1999.pdf (8 MB)
http://www.europa.eu.int (PDF 8 MB)
national definition pages:
Germany -> Umweltpolitik
Belarus -> политика в области окружающей среды/ экологический менеджмент / нормативы качества окружающей среды



