Netherlands Commission for Environmental Assessment

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Balanced and well-informed decisions, allowing nature, people, and economies to thrive, now and in the future.

Since 1993, the Netherlands Commission for Environmental Assessment advises and supports governments, organisations, and institutes around the world to consider potential future impact on nature and people in major decision making. And to allow access to information and meaningful participation of stakeholders in each phase of the process. Read more.

ESY-mapping tool and workshop

Are you interested in evaluating the environmental and social impact assessment system in your country? The first step is understanding and agreeing upon the strengths and weaknesses of the current system. ESY-map is a diagnostic tool designed for this purpose. It informs a shared view on strong and weak points, and where action is most needed.

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Sustainability Analysis programme

New analysis report available: ‘Critical minerals governance in the global energy transition.’

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Read more about the Sustainability Analysis programme here.

Site visit to a mine in Senegal

The NCEA in a few numbers

Advisory reports published

700

Capacity development activities

200

Countries supported

99