At long last, the Netherlands presented its first draft of the Recovery and Resilience Plan last March. The final version came a few weeks ago, as the country will likely get €4.8 billion. 40 percent of this sum will finance climate-related investments. Green hydrogen and offshore wind power are key projects part of the plan. In addition, money is being set aside to tackle the housing crisis – while establishing a subsidy for energy efficiency in buildings. A stricter CO2 and flying tax aim to reduce emissions too. Are you curious about how the Netherlands is planning to decarbonize? Read more in our stories below.
How much did the Netherlands emit in 2019?
#6
Greenhouse gas emissions per capita in the EU
↑32%
More greenhouse gas emissions per capita than the EU average
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