OECD Environmental Performance Reviews: Belgium 2021

Download or read book OECD Environmental Performance Reviews: Belgium 2021 written by OECD and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2021-03-31 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Belgium has made progress in decoupling several environmental pressures from economic growth, in improving wastewater treatment and in expanding protected areas. Regions have achieved high levels of recovery and recycling, and have pioneered circular economy policies. However, further efforts are needed to progress towards carbon neutrality, reduce air and water pollution, reverse biodiversity loss and consolidate results of circular economy initiatives.