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Covenant on soil and subsurface 2016-2020.

Country/Territory
Netherlands
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil, Water
Keyword
Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Soil rehabilitation Policy/planning Authorization/permit Freshwater pollution Groundwater Pollution control
Geographical area
Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

This Covenant agreed upon between the Dutch government, the Association of Interprovincial Consultation, the Association of Dutch Municipalities and the Union of Dutch Water Authorities concerns efficient and sustainable management of soils and the prevention of soil pollution. The Covenant binds the parties to it to carry out their policies and implementing measures in accordance with the principles and guidelines contained in it. It also concerns the management of polluted groundwaters areas and non-point source pollution of soils.

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Dutch