Abstract
Sustainable development is emphasized in the Dutch national environmental policy plan (NEPP). This plan is based upon a long term environmental survey carried out by the National Institute of Public Health and Environmental Protection (RIVM). In this respect the institute functions as a national environmental planning agency. The nature of environmental problems is described, resulting in a division of problems on five scales: global, continental, fluvial, regional and local. Attempts are made to define sustainable development and to select indicators related to the dynamics of the processes involved. Some examples are given to aid the construction of strategies for sustainable development on each of the scales mentioned. It is illustrated that dynamic models are needed for policy exercises within a scale-related hierarchy.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
