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National Environment Policy

2012PolicyAdaptation, MitigationMore details
Sectors: Buildings, Energy, LULUCF, Transport
The National Environment Policy is a comprehensive document intertwining all aspects of environment conservation and sustainable development, including climate change mitigation and adaptation. It notably aims at strengthening the country's efforts into 1) low-carbon transport, 2) forestry conservation and afforestation projects, 3) clean energy and energy efficiency, notably in buildings, and 4) encourage research and innovation.
Examples:
Resilient infrastructure, Fossil fuel divestment, Net zero growth plan, Sustainable fishing

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National Environment Policy
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  • 5% increase in non-ETS sector emissions by 2020 compared with a 2005 baselineEconomy-wide: Economy Wide · Target year: 2020
  • 15% energy savings (144,876toe), then 22% (235,254toe) by 2014, 2020Energy: Energy Efficiency · Target year: 2020
  • 40% energy efficiency by 2020Energy: Energy Efficiency · Target year: 2020
  • Zero waste society by 2050Waste: Waste Reduction · Target year: 2050
  • 50% green public procurement by EU GPP criteria by 2015Public Sector: Procurement · Target year: 2015

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