Instrument Innovation in an Environmental Lead State: 'New' Environmental Policy Instruments in the Netherlands

'New Environmental Policy Instruments' (NEPIs) have a vital role to play in the Netherlands, but should not be overemphasised. They remain part of a mix of instruments that retains a considerable role for the traditional command and control instruments. Dutch environmental innovation shows...

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Published in:Environmental politics 2003-04, Vol.12 (1), p.157-178
Main Authors: Zito, Anthony R., Brückner, Lars, Jordan, Andrew, Wurzel, Rüdiger K.W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Economics
Environment
Environmental Policy
Governance
Innovation
Innovations
Market
Netherlands
New Environmental Policy Instruments (NEPI)
Policy Reform
Political Change
Political science
Pollution control
Taxes
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Summary:'New Environmental Policy Instruments' (NEPIs) have a vital role to play in the Netherlands, but should not be overemphasised. They remain part of a mix of instruments that retains a considerable role for the traditional command and control instruments. Dutch environmental innovation shows much evidence of gradual, adaptive learning stimulated by changes in governments, philosophies and external pressures, such as the Kyoto Agreement. Some instruments (i.e. covenants) fit the Dutch institutional context and style, and its economic context, better than others, such as eco-labels.
ISSN:0964-4016
1743-8934
DOI:10.1080/09644010412331308234